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Winter is the perfect time for home DIY
23/12/2015

For many of us, the shorter days, rain, wind and grey of winter keep us inside until the spring arrives. Many homeowners typically focus on outdoor home improvement, but this time of the year is the perfect time for tackling some indoor DIY projects.

Handy tips for guest-proofing your home ahead of Christmas
17/12/2015

The festive season is a time for connecting with friends you may have lost contact with over the last year or with those new faces in your life.

Christmas home decorations
Alternative heat systems to help you enjoy winter
02/12/2015

Especially after the recent snows and freezing temperatures have swept through the UK, the efficiency and effectiveness of your home heating system is critically important. With Christmas just around the corner, the joy of the season often depends on the warmth of your family AND your home.

Alternative Heat for the Winter
Time reports ways to save on home repairs
13/11/2015
Save money when carrying out repairs in the home by taking these simple tips on board.
Money saving
Rise in female manual trade workers
09/11/2015
The number of women working in manual trade is expected to rise to a quarter of the workforce by 2020.
Painting roller
Keep the cold out of your house this winter
29/10/2015

It’s that time of year again. We’ve got some ideas to protect your home during the winter months, and maybe save a few quid at the same time.

home ready for winter
Survey reveals Britons would rather hire a handyman than do DIY
29/10/2015

A recent survey commissioned by Swinton Insurance has discovered that more than half of Britons don’t feel brave enough to carry out minor repairs in their homes.

DIY Tool Kit
Scientists develop chameleon-like house paint
16/10/2015
Chinese scientists have developed a new paint that is able to change colour in a variety of ways. The paint uses nano-sized cells, which can be controlled to inflate or deflate in order to detect visible light at different wavelengths. This generates different colours, causing the chameleon-like effect.
Colourful chameleon
Royal Princes pitch in to renovate homes for soldiers
30/09/2015

Princes William and Harry rolled up their shirtsleeves to help reclaim and rebuild the homes of military families in Manchester. As part of the television program DIY SOS they donned hard hats and work boots to help those in need.

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When to leave DIY to the experts
30/09/2015

For many of us, DIY is one of the best ways to show pride in our home. Building improvements, one-of-a-kind installations, and the chance to work with amazing power tools all lure us in during the weekend and our inner builders itch to get out.

When to call a professional

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