Category: Home improvement

Common issues with drains, such as a blockage, can quickly result in obvious signs such as bad smells or standing water, but when it comes to finding out if the drain has problems on the inside, it can be harder to detect without taking a closer look.

When you buy a property, your conveyancer – a specialist with expertise in the house buying and selling process – will conduct searches. These are frequently referred to in the process, but what exactly are they? Our guide will tell you everything you need to know.

Building your own home from scratch is the dream for many people – this is a way to have complete control over the design of your home right from the foundations. However, before you get into the building of your home, first you need somewhere to build it. Here are a few things to consider […]

If you’ve recently noticed areas of your property being ripped up by troublesome tree roots, there are some steps you can take to remove them safely. Often, the cause of troublesome tree roots can be traced to improper tree planting or a poor selection of a new tree. Image credit Depending on the type of […]

Having a tree in the garden is lovely – providing you with summer shade, as well as the opportunity to see all of the nature that it attracts. However, sometimes trees can cause issues to the people who live in the home, as well as to neighbours. Things like unsafe branches that risk causing damage […]

Summer will soon be upon us, and it will bring with it the warmth of the sun. It is a time of year when more people will be looking to spend time in their gardens. One key element to being able to do this is having a patio space where you can lay out some […]

The homes we live in have evolved almost as much as society itself. Here we look at some of the features of our British homes through the ages.