Problems occur with paths, drives and steps either because of poor construction or accidental damage. Paths and drives can develop cracks or sunken areas and these can be unsightly or an annoyance when water collects. Trip hazards or damaged steps…
Adding a patio area to your garden will give you an 'outdoor room' to use in good weather. If you have a north-facing garden, place the patio where there is most sun when you are likely to be outside -…
Whenever you are doing any DIY work in your house or garden it is likely that you are going to want to get the job done as quickly as possible. It is also likely that you will need to buy…
Guide to Waterproofing Your Home Part 1 Guttering People often overlook their gutters and just expect them to be doing there job but just like everything else they can be problematic. If your guttering is blocked, which can happen very…
Water damage can be devastating to a property, be it in terms of damage to the overall structure, the decorations and furniture within your home, the cost of repair and the resale value. It is also not the sort of…
Underfloor heating comes highly recommended and you would be hard pushed to find an episode of a programme like Grand Designs without it being featured. The question though, is not whether underfloor heating is any good, because of course, the…
Not only is stripping paint from banister rails and newel posts tedious, messy and a general pain, there are also some dangers that need to be considered.Not only is stripping paint from banister rails and newel posts tedious, messy and…
Artex is the generic name given to a textured coating on a wall or ceiling, it is a water-based covering, most commonly used to decorate ceilings, that is generally brought to a textured finish with the use of a brush…
Well maintained period features can really boost your properties level of desirability. If your home has got some great little features that have clearly been neglected over the years, all is not lost. The aim of this guide is to…
As soon as you notice a crack in your rendering, however small, you should make a point of getting it fixed as quickly as possible. The smallest of cracks in the render will allow water to seep into the underlying…