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Is it cheaper to build your own shed?
Nearly every single garden in the UK has a shed, they are a fantastic option for storage and come in several different shapes, sizes, and materials. You can even get sheds that are visually pleasing for different reasons. You can buy modern-looking sheds made out of plastic or metal or wooden sheds. With so many resources laying around which you can pick up free a lot of the time on local selling platforms or unwanted wood from local businesses, you can build a shed a lot cheaper than a store-bought one. Sheds depending on size can cost over a thousand pound! If you can be savvy then you can easily…
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How to re-oil your wooden worktop
If you are looking to bring new life back to your worn-out wooden worktops, we recommend you oil them regularly. Re-oiling your worktops will keep them looking great whilst providing added surface protection. Follow these short steps to learn how to re-oil your worktops. Step 1 – water test – to check if your worktops need oiling, we advise you perform a water test. Drip water onto your worktops, if the water forms a bead then its still perfectly fine, if the water sits flat you should re-oil. Step 2 – once you’ve established that your worktops needs re-oiling you can begin the process. Start by sanding them down to…
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Installing Decking Ready for Summer
Decking can add a touch of class and chic to your garden, as well as giving you a practical outdoor space to use when you want to relax somewhere out of doors. You can also choose to have a deck if you have a yard with no grassy areas, as it will give you a more practical way of enjoying your outdoor space. If you are going to install a new decking area, now is the perfect time, before you get busy in your outdoor space over the summer. You can buy decking boards online in various designs and colours, so you will be able to find one that suits…
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Bespoke Furniture for your Home
Will you really be able to tell the difference between bespoke furniture and furniture that is generically produced? The answer is definitely yes. You will certainly be able to tell the difference, and it will hugely enhance your home. For starters, you bespoke furniture will fit to perfection. For example, if you have a bespoke, handmade wardrobe in your home, it will be made to fit into all the nooks and crannies, using all the space that is there. The company you choose should avoid using infill panels, to make sure all the space becomes storage space. It’s important you choose the design carefully in consultation with the carpenter of…
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Why choose solid oak doors in your home?
There are so many reasons to why most people prefer solid oak doors. Oak is a strong and tall tree that grows up to a height of above 50 foot and it this type of wood is a different level of strong, so much so that a few centuries back, the wood was used for constructing ships! This is why people increasingly prefer oak floors, furniture and oak doors today. There are different shades and styles that have a unique finish. The width of oak can be adjusted easily for door purposes. The wood that is derived from oak is guaranteed for years although it is a bit expensive. The…
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Top Reasons to Buy Photo Frames Online
If you are planning to buy photo frames, one of the things you need to put into consideration is where to make the purchase. This is necessary so that you be focused especially if you do not have enough time to keep on shopping from the different suppliers. Buying them online is the best option nowadays because of the many suppliers you find. Here are some of the reasons you should buy photo frames online.
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Finding a reliable carpenter for your new build project
Building a new property of high quality means finding a reputable tradesman to carry out the work involved. One of the largest parts of building a new property is the carpentry involved. A good carpenter requires excellent precision in their work and finding one that is suitable for your new build project is essential. It can be a daunting task finding a tradesman that produces good quality work and a reasonable price. Start doing your research early on, making sure you read reviews from their previous customers and take a look at the quality of their previous work too. A good quality reliable carpenter should be happy to meet up…
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What to do with a Listed Building
Listed buildings come with their own set of rules and regulations. This might make them sound difficult to work with and to some extent, this is true – you have less creative freedom with a listed building. However, you generally also have something much more interesting and beautiful to work with in the first place so it is in your interests to keep it that way. A listed building needs to be treated with great care. If you are getting work done to it, hire a building contractor who is skilled in working with period properties and listed buildings. They may also be able to offer you some advice on…
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Solar Heating Tubes: The Other Green Energy
In today’s economic and political climate, intelligent landlords are looking for new ways to comply with government regulations and tenant demands. Getting hold of more environment-friendly ways to heat your buildings presents is not easy. Wind power has been getting a lot of press of late and is becoming the green technology of choice in many countries, but you may not have heard about solar suntubes: the alternative green energy source. There is no better, or more untapped, the source of green energy than the sun. Every day, 365 days per year the sun gives us energy in the form of light and heat throughout the year. Most of the…
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Fitting in with Surrounding Architecture
Architects will often strive to ensure their designs will complement existing buildings and will blend in with the landscape. This is important for an aesthetically-pleasing design that everyone will be happy with and that will look good within the surrounding area. It’s something that should be seriously considered with any architectural or construction project. Sometimes, there may even be building regulations dictating the way properties should look. This is often the case in places like historic villages, where buildings have all been constructed in a certain way. This will dictate things like the colour of the buildings (they may all need to be whitewashed/ made from a certain colour of…