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At some point in your life you will probably use paint. There are so many different types of paint available and they are all used for different tasks, it all depends on exactly what you are doing. We take a look at the different types of paint available and what you would use them for. How many types of paint...

It might still technically be the summer, but now is actually the perfect time to check that your heating system is in working order. You don’t want to leave it until you really need to turn it on and then find that it doesn’t work. If you pick up any issues now you can resolve them before it gets cold...

We have put together this article to give you some tips and advice on keeping your landscape garden healthy. There are quite a few tasks you can do to ensure the plants in your garden have a long life. Examine Plant Roots Before You Buy Before you buy plants for your landscape garden you should check the plant to see...

At some point you will probably have to do DIY around your home, from hanging a curtain pole to heavy duty DIY work there are essential tools that you will need to carry out the job. We have listed some essential tools that every person should have in their toolbox for quick access: 1) Screwdriver Set – This is one of the...

If you have decking in your garden you will want to maintain it to keep it looking good. We have listed a few tips to help you to look after your decking. With the correct care your decking will continue looking great and be in the best condition for as long as possible. Keep your decking clean – Buy some special...

Loft conversions can add considerably to the value of your property and they are a great way of increasing the amount of space you have available. The room can be used for a wide range of reasons, but it’s important to think about what this will be before you start the project. This way you will ensure that you include...

We have put together this guide to help you and your garden through the four seasons of the year, making sure the your garden is in top shape throughout the year. Each season has its own set of tasks which can be ticked off as completed making it easy to maintain how your garden looks and also helping to improve...

A gardening project has been started at James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough by Ray Wheatley. This project started approximately 1 year ago and is dependent on volunteers helping out to keep this project going. To get started there has been a bid from Camelot (National Lottery) for manual labour.   The reason behind this project is to try to create...

A recent report has called on the Government to enhance the minimum standards required for insulation in residential properties. It also looked at implementing a safety scheme for installers, which would provide home owners with peace of mind when choosing someone to fit their insulation. Both of these elements would help to improve the energy efficiency of UK homes and...

New figures show that the housing industry is performing well, which is an indication that the economy overall is improving. One of the main factors behind this strengthening of the market is the growing level of mortgage application acceptances, which is enabling more buyers to get onto the property ladder. The figures released by the National House Building Council (NHBC...