Owning a property can be rewarding – most of the time. There are occasions however when this joy is somewhat diluted, such as when something big and worrying occurs. Unless one is blessed with an enclopaedic knowledge of how to install, mend, rebuild things, then it’s going to require an expert to come in and […]
Excitement Of Neighbours’ Extension Project
It’s been an interesting few weeks watching my near neighbours preparing to have their property extended. They bought the house expressly because it has direct access to a farmer’s field and bridleway with acres of walks and they have a lovely big dog. They also bought with a view to extending but expected to get […]
Home Projects May Need Skip For Debris Disposal
Wen we need to have work carried out at our home, the first thing the contractor will arrange is a skip to be placed as conveniently near the location of the work as possible. This is so that all the debris resulting from knocking out cupboards, bits of wall, windows etc. will be safely disposed […]
Keeping Interferring Hands Off Utilities
There comes a time when we have to look at the utilities coming into our properties. For the modern home owner this isn’t such an onerous task. By virtue of the planning rules surrounding all developments, the utilities are all planned and shown on all the plans and drawings. Everything has to be approved as […]
The Need For Safety With Utilities Is Paramount
Whenever you buy a property it is essential to ensure that every working part of it works as it should, safely and efficiently. This is particularly important when you buy a second hand house – one that has had lots of different families living out their lives over the generations. Most times when we offer […]
Budding Developers Gain Ideas From TV Show
When we hear the words ‘property developer’ our minds probably spin back to the now very popular lifestyle channel programme on tv. It features properties bought at auction and the buyers who do them up. Depending on their working budget, the results vary wildly. My heart sinks when I hear some folk say they […]
Fix Your Leaky Tap
Planning & preparation Try and identify where the leak is coming from and what the cause may be. If water is leaking from the spout, then you probably need to replace the washer, but if the leak is from beneath the handle, then the valve O-Ring may need replacing. If the leak is beneath the […]
How to Do Your Own Electrical Work
Electricians Can Be Scarce It’s easy to find people to replace your windows or install the siding. They practically fall out of the sky. But try finding an electrician when you need one. Along with plumbers, a good electrician—especially one who has time to take on contract work for a do-it-yourself renovator—can be hard to […]
How to Hire A Contractor Successfully
Remodelling and home improvement projects are investments. Who you hire makes all the difference in how well the job turns out and what your experience throughout construction will be like. It can be stressful looking for someone who is reliable and communicates well. Don’t give up and settle for the first pop-up ad that comes […]