JT Atkinson

Damp is a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many home owners. Damp can damage your home and also lead to health problems for its inhabitants. But it isn’t a single problem; dampness can arise from many sources, and it’s important to understand the different types if you want to protect your home effectively. Here are some tips...

Workwear Safety Explained When you are working in areas where there are potential hazards, it’s vital that you wear the correct type of safety clothing. These have been designed to protect you from injury and enable you to carry out your role safely and in comfort. The different types of safety workwear each have their own benefits, depending on the work you’re involved in. Continue reading →

Insulating your home is one of the best investments you can make for your property. A home that is well insulated loses less heat in winter, which can result in reduced energy bills. Whilst insulating can cost money, research proves that it soon pays for itself with reduced energy bills. In many instances, you might be eligible to receive government...

Insulating your home is one of the best investments you can make for your property. A home that is well insulated loses less heat in winter, which can result in reduced energy bills. Whilst insulating can cost money, research proves that it soon pays for itself with reduced energy bills. In many instances, you might be eligible to receive government...

With energy bills seemingly on a never-ending upward trajectory, it's up to homeowners to make changes to both reduce their energy consumption and keep the amount they pay for electricity and gas each month as low as possible. There are many things that can be done to keep your bills down, and whilst some of them are long-term solutions which...

You may or may not have noticed but it’s getting very close to Christmas now and Mission Christmas is back! Supported by  Steve and Karen from the TFM breakfast show. Last year 'Cash for Kids' managed to deliver over £1.5 million worth of gifts to children, across the North East who would otherwise have woken up on Christmas morning to...

Returning to your house to find it flooded is one of the worst experiences for any homeowner. Flood damage takes a long time to correct but by acting quickly when you discover the problem you can prevent things from getting worse. What To Do The first thing to do is make sure your electricity and gas supplies are turned off...

As the seasons roll around, thoughts inevitably turn towards the ways in which we can protect ourselves and our homes from the elements. For those of us who live in areas that find themselves subject to seasonal flooding, this job can prove more troublesome than average. Making some changes to your home can help greatly reduce the risk that flooding...

Winter is fast approaching and this means that for many people their electricity and gas bills are set to rise. Thankfully, there are some fairly simple steps that you can take in order to winter-proof your home, helping to keep costs down and in areas likely to be hit hard by the winter weather this year, to help to keep...

Winter is fast approaching and this means that for many people their electricity and gas bills are set to rise. Thankfully, there are some fairly simple steps that you can take in order to winter-proof your home, helping to keep costs down and in areas likely to be hit hard by the winter weather this year, to help to keep...