Posts By: Neil Bates

Neil Bates is a copywriter and digital marketing professional working with KLG Rutland to demonstrate the experience, expertise and quality of the company through informative articles that help website users make informed home improvement choices.

How To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient This Winter

An image depicting the idea of an energy efficient home.

With energy bills still high in 2025 and the cost of living continuing to affect families across the East Midlands and the wider UK, many homeowners are actively searching for how to make their home more energy efficient. The more effectively your home retains heat, the less you spend on heating and one of the… Read more »

Conservatories – The Ideal Addition To East Midlands Countryside Homes

A countryside home in the UK with an added conservatory

Here in the East Midlands, we’re truly fortunate to have such stunning countryside on our doorstep. Whether it’s the glorious Peak District National Park, the historic Sherwood Forest, the spectacular Charnwood Forest or tranquil Rutland, the scenery around us is a joy to behold. If you’re lucky enough to live in rural countryside across Nottinghamshire,… Read more »

East Midlands House Prices Continue to Rise in 2025 – and Conservatories Boost Them Even Higher

Overview of a housing estate in Hathersage, Derbyshire, East Midlands

As the UK economy continues to fluctuate with wavering domestic and international factors, property value is a perpetual concern for homeowners here in the East Midlands and across the country. Changes to stamp duty, help to buy schemes and second home taxes have had a significant impact on house prices in the UK, which have… Read more »

Patio Door Ideas: Connecting Indoors With Outdoors

Patio doors are one of the most sought-after home improvement products available in the UK, bringing a host of benefits to homeowners up and down the country. Their primary function is obvious yet significant – they act as a seamless transition from a home’s interior to its outdoor space. This can improve your home life… Read more »

Conservatory Extensions

An interior view of bi fold doors in a conservatory

Conservatory Extension Ideas from KLG Rutland Conservatories are a fantastic way to extend your home. Boasting an attractive design and a wealth of natural light alongside the added floor space created, conservatory extensions are the go-to choice for many homeowners seeking a single-storey extension. We at KLG Rutland have decades of experience designing and installing… Read more »

Solid Roof Conservatory Benefits

A conservatory with a SupaLite tiled roof.

There are countless benefits to either choosing a new solid conservatory roof build or upgrading your old glazed roof conservatory to a solid or hybrid tiled roof. Older traditional conservatories were built with either polycarbonate roofs or glass roofs, but modern enhancements in tiled roofs such as lightweight tiles mean that solid roof conservatories are… Read more »

Bungalow Extension Ideas

If you’re living in a bungalow, you might think the idea of extending your home is a little difficult, but as long as you have a little land available to the rear, front or side of your property, there’s no reason you cannot expand your living space. One of the most popular and easy-to-achieve bungalow… Read more »

How To Choose The Right Front Door Colour In 2025 – And Beyond

Your front door is arguably the most important factor in the outward appearance of your home. It’s the first thing guests will notice when they arrive at your home and helps form a first impression on what the home and its occupants are like. Some homeowners like to grab attention and kerb appeal with their… Read more »