Posts Categorized: Help & Advice

How Conservatories Add Value To Your Home

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Home → Conservatories → Conservatory FAQs → How long does a conservatory last? Building a conservatory on your house adds an average of 5%, according to research conducted by Towergate Insurance. Of course, the figure will depend on the quality of the conservatory, the location of your house, and the level of demand for conservatories in your area. Conservatories can… Read more »

How To Furnish Your Conservatory

Home → Conservatories → Conservatory FAQs → How to furnish a conservatory When furnishing your conservatory, the theme you go for should ideally be based on its size and style (as well as your own personal taste, of course). Once you know the overall look you’re going for, there are lots of smaller choices to make. We’ll explore… Read more »

How To Stop Condensation In A Conservatory

Conservatory windows with condensation droplets obscuring the view

Home → Conservatories → Conservatory FAQs → How to stop condensation in a conservatory Conservatory condensation is regularly on the minds of conservatory owners everywhere. You may find droplets of condensation on your conservatory during the colder months of the year and working out how to stop condensation in a conservatory can be tricky. Condensation appearing is perfectly normal and… Read more »

How to keep your house warm & save money this winter

As we progress deeper into the winter months and temperatures creep closer and closer towards 0°C, many people will be concerned about the cost of heating their houses to ward off the cold. It can be a particularly worrying time if you live in a cold house with poor insulation.  With this in mind, which… Read more »

Window Dressing Ideas – 5 Stunning Options

Beautiful window dressings can be the difference between a stark, exposed space and a warm, inviting room. They’re the perfect way to integrate new windows with your home’s decor, or to provide a new lease of life to old installations. We all know that it’s a good idea to hang basic curtains or blinds, especially… Read more »

How to get your home & garden ready for summer

We don’t blame you if you’re not feeling summery yet. The recent rains have made the heatwave of June 2018 feel like a long, long time ago. But, believe it or not, the official start of British summer is upon us. June 21st marks the summer equinox and the beginning of summer in the northern… Read more »

What actually makes your windows secure?

Windows and doors are the first entry points that a potential burglar will look to when attempting a break-in. For your own peace of mind, it’s critical that you have confidence in the security of your windows. Thankfully, improving your windows’ security doesn’t need to cause you a headache. Depending on your budget and requirements,… Read more »

How To Make Buildings More Accessible

Even as technology and architecture continue to evolve, it is clear that many buildings still present barriers to accessibility. In the UK alone, the NHS reported in 2014 that there were 1.2 million wheelchairs users and 1.5 million people with a learning disability. By 2050, it has been predicted that across the globe there will be… Read more »