JT Atkinson & Sons Ltd

Most electricians are mobile and complete jobs in all kinds of places; therefore, it can be a challenge to ensure you have all the tools for the job when you get there whilst keeping your toolkit as light as possible. By our reckoning, there are at least 20 essential tools for an electrician; therefore, we are going to cheat a...

Let’s face it, when you have clients jumping up and down, you want to spend the maximum amount of time getting jobs finished and paid for, and the minimum time sitting in front of a computer trying to sort out the accounts. A lot of the paid-for accounts packages are perhaps a little too complex for sole traders - they...

If you live on a level area of heavy clay, as is the case in many parts of London and the home counties, you are likely to have issues with bodies of surface water that seem to take an age to evaporate or soak away. Here are some possible solutions. Soakaways These are the preferred solution in many large scale...

Most entrepreneurial businesses will start out as sole traders. A sole trader cannot separate themselves from their business in terms of legalities or financial matters. For these reasons, and the fact that turning a sole trader business into a limited company can have tax advantages, at a certain stage in the development of your business you may wish to consider...

Whether you're looking to transform your outside space into somewhere peaceful to sit and think that requires minimal maintenance, you want to have a fun area for children to play in or you simply want to surround yourself with beautiful colours and exhilarating scents, taking the time to properly plan your landscaping project is essential. Find Inspiration The best time...

Cavity walls, with two skins of masonry separated by an empty space, came into widespread use in the 1920s. They were designed to prevent the passage of moisture from the outside to the inside of the building, and thus stop dampness occuring. The Introduction Of Insulation In the 1970s, insulation began to be introduced into cavities in order to retain...

If you want to make a major change to your property, build something new or change the way in which the property is being used, the first and most important step is to ensure you have permission from your local planning authority (LPA). Failure to obtain the proper permission can result in an enforcement order being issued, forcing you to...

Smart central heating systems are part of an emerging tech trend that is taking the world by storm. While HIVE may be one of the higher-profile brands in this fledgling market, it is not the only option for those looking to modernise the way in which they heat their home. Here are just a few of the alternatives. Nest Learning...

Water pipes that freeze in winter can be a first class disaster. Insurance companies have reported claims due to burst pipes as high as £100,000, but even if you escape initial water damage, back pressure can build up and cause damage elsewhere in the water system. Even a simple plumbing repair can be an expensive call out and leave you...

Laminate flooring is a great alternative to wooden floors and works well in any room. Cheaper than real hardwood, it's simple to install and it's durable. Not only that, the variety of colours and finishes to choose from means it's an affordable and versatile flooring option that will make your room look fashionable and elegant. However, laminate doesn't take water well, and...