JT Atkinson

Now is the perfect time to get your garden in shape ready for summer. Clearing away debris, preparing a comfortable seating area and adding vibrant plants can transform your outdoor space. Spending some time and effort on outdoor projects now allows you to really make the most of your garden and enjoy relaxing in it throughout the summer. Make a...

If you're looking to carry out improvements on your property, then it's nice to think that you're also adding value. Even if you're not thinking about moving straight away, you'll know that you're improving the opportunities when you do want to sell. Continue reading →

If you're looking to carry out improvements on your property, then it's nice to think that you're also adding value. Even if you're not thinking about moving straight away, you'll know that you're improving the opportunities when you do want to sell. Whatever type of work you do on your home, you should always be looking to make a profit. This...

Monday 13th April heralds the start of National Gardening Week this year. Organised by the RHS to promote gardening in its myriad of forms, people up and down the country are promised local events to get everyone in the family out of the house and into the garden. The highlight of the week will be Friday 17th April which has...

  The infographic shows statistics from the construction industry highlighting the growth in the industry over recent years, in both revenue and job growth. The infographic also shows health and safety statistics from 2013 and 2014 showing the number of fatal injuries suffered whilst working in the construction industry and also the number of days off and money lost within the industry due to these days off. Overall these figures show how healthy the construction industry is as a whole and how the increase in employment in this industry is also helping the UK as a whole in the continued recovery from the recession. Continue reading →

As you might expect, the Royal Horticultural Society is passionate about all things to do with gardening and a large part of the organisation's work is to cultivate a similar degree of passion in the rest of us. That's why they introduced National Gardening Week, which this year runs for the week commencing Monday April 13th. The idea of a...

Now that the weather is getting warmer it's the perfect time to be outside and carry out some essential maintenance on your property. The exterior of your home often gets left over the winter, but it's important to get this work done before any issues become more serious. Continue reading →

Now that the weather is getting warmer it's the perfect time to be outside and carry out some essential maintenance on your property. The exterior of your home often gets left over the winter, but it's important to get this work done before any issues become more serious. Check your gutters Check along your gutters and drainage pipes for any leaks or...

Composting makes sense from whatever angle you look at it. For a start, it is probably the most helpful and natural thing to do for your garden. Compost improves drainage, protects plant roots and helps trees and plants to replace nutrients. It increases the number of micro-organisms in the soil.   But it is not just beneficial for your garden...

Whatever the size of your building project, it’s crucial to have the right plans in place first. These will cover everything from obtaining planning permission to finalising a budget. Putting effort into the planning stage could save you time and money later. Continue reading →