Home and Living

Lets Create A Garden Nobody Can Resist

 

When you look out into your garden right now, what do you see? Is it an overgrown nightmare that is covered in weeds and not somewhere that you would like to sit? Or, is it somewhere that you could see yourself sitting in the sunshine? If it’s the former, then things need to change as…

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Choosing An Electric Heater: 5 Things You Can’t Afford To Overlook

 

Using an electric space heater, in essence, is the most convenient way to warm up your room. But, when you’re purchasing such a budget-heavy appliance, you have to ask a question or two to yourself. So, what are the questions? In this article. I’ve offered some information regarding how you can choose a suitable space…

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Does a Garage add Value to your Property?

 

The most important part of this subject, well leastways for me, is if you have the space / land available so to have the choice of either a garage or not. Surely this plot of land holds the value and it is over to the home owner if they would like a garage or not?…

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Composite Garden Fencing / Gates – Pros & Cons

 

As much as many of us enjoy great relationships with our neighbours, we do also relish privacy between our properties / boundaries. Years ago I remember rows of gardens with no more that a wire fence with wooden posts separating each with some having missing sections and even those totally without. Many neighbours would have…

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Christopher Walkey

Popular Shops and Stores buyers look to live close to

 

Location, location, location is a relatively famous quote in that we not only seek the perfect property to suit our needs, we are also after the perfect, fine location in what we then call our local community. Easy access to, close to station, sea views, quiet location and more are quotes which will appeal to…

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Christopher Walkey

How much Value does a Tree add to your Home?

 

For those of us lucky to have a garden(s) or even a large parcel of land with our property then what it contains can have a big effect on the overall value. Outside of what we can build, mature plants, especially trees, can offer a big persuasion with potential buyers and increase value of real…

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Christopher Walkey

What Matters Most To Students When Choosing Their Accommodation?

 

It’s a big deal to move away from home and live on your own at college. It’s a big change, and as scary as it is, it’s also exciting and fun. One of the most important decisions you’ll have to make before you start your course is where to live. So how do you decide…

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What you need Planning Permission for ‘Inside your Property’

 

We might be aware that we are likely to require planning permission when we construct things ‘outside’ or adding ‘size’ to our property such as extensions or outbuildings, but what about working on things inside our four walls that are not going to be seen unless you walk in through the front door? Surely we…

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Christopher Walkey

Questions you should ask when viewing property

 

You may have spotted what could be that perfect home on Rightmove or Zoopla, maybe you drove past a for sale sign in your perfect location or possibly that feature full page property advertisement in the local newspaper grabbed your attention – It is now time to take things beyond virtual and move in to…

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Christopher Walkey

Damaged timber from Dry Rot

What to do if you have Dry Rot

 

Something nasty that you really do not want to be seeing in your home is Dry Rot. It is quite a serious issue and it is vital that when you suspect you have it, 100% certain or not, that you call in the specialists. There might be advisory instruction videos or articles online as to…

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Christopher Walkey

Tips to Bring You Luck When Selling Your Home

 

Have you ever been in that situation when your property is just simply not selling? Maybe property have come on the market locally in between you listing yours and have sold instantly even if the same style and price as your own. I remember once having a property and we had exactly the same exasperating…

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The Patron Saint of Real Estate: Saint Joseph

 

Yes there is a patron saint of real estate, this is not simply a clickbait title! Whilst I was researching practises people use to attract good luck when selling I stumbled across a few examples being the usage of a Saint Joseph statue, the Patron Saint of Real Estate. I quickly popped over to Amazon…

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4 Ways to Keep Up to Date With Your Home Maintenance Tasks

 

Keeping up with your home maintenance tasks is important to avoid costly repairs down the road. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t have the time or knowledge to do everything themselves. That’s why it’s crucial to find ways to keep up to date on your home maintenance tasks. In this blog post, we will discuss four ways…

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4 Renovation Updates to Save You Money in the Bathroom

 

The bathroom is one of the essential rooms in a home. Not only is it a place where you can get ready for the day, but it’s also a place where you can relax and unwind. That’s why it’s important to ensure your bathroom is updated and in good condition. This blog has got you…

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Christopher Walkey

Could you be Breaking these Garden(ing) Laws?

 

Us Brits are known for our fondness of gardening. From immaculate lawns to plump tomatoes on the vegetable plot, we tend to spend a fair few hours each year taking on the tasks our gardens demand of us – the average UK gardener will spend around 114 hours (per year) on gardening chores. We are…

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