Archived entries for June 2012
A Quick Guide to Garden Offices
29 June 2012
In recent years, more and more people have made the decision to work from home; some recent estimates suggest that as much as 30 per cent of the UK workforce is currently doing at least part if not all of their work from their homes. A home office has to be comfortable and in most cases private in order for its owner to be able to function effectively. One of the easiest ways to isolate oneself from... Continue reading A Quick Guide to Garden Offices
Design a Unique Living Room
27 June 2012
Sometimes it seems that people are afraid to properly express themselves through their interior design. It's a sad fact that many of us just either don't have the time or aren't interested in making their homes a unique place to live. Other times, it just requires a nudge to get you going. This is that nudge. It would take too long to talk about how to completely re-design your home, so this article... Continue reading Design a Unique Living Room
Sloping Garden Design
25 June 2012
I love designing sloping sites I think they make the most interesting gardens. I've designed many sloping gardens and consider myself to be a bit of a slope specialist. I'm designing steeply sloping, one acre garden in Chalfont St Giles (Buckinghamshire) at the moment. Creating a garden on a steeply sloping site is challenging, and if you don't know where to start here are a few pointers. If you're... Continue reading Sloping Garden Design
Go for Gold - Swim in time for the Olympics
24 June 2012
Support Great Britain with a swimming pool manufactured and sold in the UK. To celebrate the London Olympics 2012 we are offering you a great deal on your new swimming pool. These offers are only available until the start of the Olympics on July 27th 2012. Each Olympic offer includes everything you need to swim this summer: DIY insulated swimming pool kit 20 thou liner Underlay Plumbing... Continue reading Go for Gold - Swim in time for the Olympics
Storage and Space Saving Ideas
19 June 2012
Space, or the lack of it, is a common complaint people make about their properties. For some people it is a change in circumstance that motivates a desire for more space. More bedrooms may be needed to accommodate a growing family, or if you are going to start working from home, room for a home office may need to be found. Every home, no matter what the size has potentially untapped spaces and there... Continue reading Storage and Space Saving Ideas
Great Garden Design for the Largest Room You Own
13 June 2012
Great Garden Design for the Largest Room You Own – Who Can Help? Arbour Design & Build uses a creative and professional approach to landscape design, construction and planting, which is all undertaken by qualified personnel. If you are unhappy with your exterior space, but you are not sure what the possibilities are you may want to turn to a professional to help you. We offer a comprehensive... Continue reading Great Garden Design for the Largest Room You Own
Music Maestro: Constructing the perfect garden music studio
13 June 2012
One of the major problems faced by almost every musician - whether they are just starting out or they are making their living from their music – is the noise that their instruments make when they practice or are laying down tracks for a recording. A growing number of musicians have solved this problem by constructing a garden music studio where they can play their instruments to their heart's... Continue reading Music Maestro: Constructing the perfect garden music studio
House insurance covers you for many things - but how should you look after your home in winter?
12 June 2012
It's always important to have the right house insurance in place – and you should always check your policy to make sure you know what you're covered for. But what else can you do to keep your home in shape in winter? The right house insurance can cover your buildings for many unexpected things in life. But there are some things your insurance probably won't cover – such as frost damage... Continue reading House insurance covers you for many things - but how should you look after your home in winter?
Benefits of using Approved Building Inspectors (3 Comments)
6 June 2012
www.thebuildinginspector.org Solving your problems, and saving money Approved Inspectors work with clients, design teams and contractors at a very early stageto help avoid Building Regulations problems - saving time and money from the start. With Approved Inspectors you get a proactive service from experts who will find solutions to all your Building Regulations problems. For a fee that is often... Continue reading Benefits of using Approved Building Inspectors