Posted on 7th February 2023 by Ian Lockwood

As homeowners, we’re always looking for ways to improve our living spaces and their energy efficiency. Energy prices have been rising for the last two to three years and at the start of 2025 were set to cost on average £1,738 a year, according to the BBC. As such, homeowners are looking for many ways… Read more »

Posted on 24th January 2023 by Ian Lockwood

As a homeowner, energy-efficiency improvements are an excellent way to increase the value of your home and reduce your monthly heating bills. With energy bills on the rise and set to continue rising in 2025 according to the BBC, there are many proactive ways you take control of your monthly expenditure whilst improving your home’s… Read more »

Posted on 22nd November 2022 by Ian Lockwood

The cost of living crisis has hit us all hard and the unfortunate truth is that it’s hard to see a way out of it any time soon. Soaring interest rates, ongoing global conflict and a revolving door of UK prime ministers have many of us worried about what the future will bring for the… Read more »

Posted on 15th November 2022 by Ian Lockwood

It goes without saying that many of us have noticed a sharp increase in our energy bills in 2022. As winter draws closer, households are faced with some real challenges as the cost of heating their homes grows increasingly untenable. Since the 1990s, UK households have had a choice of energy suppliers. If they have… Read more »

Posted on 2nd June 2021 by KLG Rutland

Sash windows are designed to have movable panels, or sashes, that open vertically or horizontally. They are characteristic of Georgian, Victorian and sometimes Edwardian properties and are well known for their distinctive aesthetic and traditional charm. Unlike casement windows, which open on a hinge, sash windows open by sliding the panels up and down. Traditional… Read more »

Posted on 7th May 2021 by KLG Rutland

An orangery is a brick structure with large glass windows and a solid flat roof. Orangeries are typically constructed with brick walls to retain heat throughout the year and a glazed glass lantern in the middle of the roof to allow light in.  Orangeries are often confused with conservatories given their similar builds. However, there… Read more »

Posted on 15th February 2021 by KLG Rutland

Painting a conservatory a certain colour changes its look and feel, but almost always plays a supporting role to the main feature: its windows. To make sure your conservatory walls are the right colour this year, choose a paint colour that complements your view and works with the contents of the space. To help inspire… Read more »

Posted on 28th September 2020 by KLG Rutland

People often opt for a small conservatory to avoid taking up too much garden space, save money for other projects, and avoid the need for planning permission (visit our conservatory building regulations FAQs for more information). Whilst these are all sensible reasons to choose a smaller garden room, there are a number of great ways… Read more »