Having a flat roof extension added to a property used to be a cost effective way to extend your ground floor living space, however they are becoming outdated. You could update the felt roof having it re felted, however this would do much for improving its appearance or light. A fantastic way to upgrade a […]
Wooden railway sleepers are highly popular with DIY enthusiasts and people who are looking to get creative with their home and garden makeovers. You can get a lot out of one simple railways sleeper and it can help transform a property – especially in the garden, where there is plenty of scope for creative ideas […]
When oak has been newly cut, it is called green oak. The wood will have been felled within the last 18 months and it will have a very high moisture content while it is still so young – usually between around 60% to 80%. Despite its name, green oak does not look green, this merely […]
Garden furniture, structural support, character features, beautiful fireplaces – these are just some of the ways in which oak beams can be used around the home. Oak beams are filled with character and encapsulate the true beauty of wood, making them unique, attractive, and highly appealing for projects of all types. You might be a […]
Wooden sleepers: simple pieces of wood on the surface but with so many uses. They can be structural, used for ceilings or walls. They can be purely decorative, used for making fireplace surrounds or other features inside the home. Or they can be used out of doors too, for raised flower beds or garden furniture. […]
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home and it should be somewhere you enjoy spending time. It’s a space not just for cooking and carrying out functional tasks, but for spending time with the family, socialising, entertaining and generally making the most of your home. You might not necessarily think […]
A double sided log burner is a log burner that has two sides to it, so it can heat two rooms or spaces at once. This can cut down on heating costs for you, but it can also make your home more aesthetically pleasing, giving you the beautiful, homely space you have always wanted – […]
A feature of your home might make you feel happier in the short term, but did you know that it might be able to improve your mood long term as well? This is certainly the case with rooflights and skylights, which will bring more natural light into your home, and this has been proven to […]
Rooflights come in many different shapes, sizes, styles and designs, able to fit into all aesthetics and deliver true value to homeowners throughout the UK. Fixed glass rooflights are one of the best categories to choose in terms of value for money, offering you ultimate style, simplicity and longevity – everything you could want from […]
Do you want an awning? Are you perhaps not 100% sure that you want an awning? Does the idea of it appeal to you but you’re not sure you’d like it there all year round? A retractable awning lets you cover all bases, providing shading when you want it and tucking away nearly when you […]