Top mistakes to avoid when you’re installing a swimming pool at home

swimming pool

Having a swimming pool in your garden is a great amenity for all the family and is sure to enhance the enjoyment of your home. While the concept is alluringly simple, you need to make it reality first – and that’s where things have the potential to go horribly wrong. You may well have heard

3 clever hacks to make any dark room brighter

dark room

When it comes to relaxing at home, there are few spaces better than a large room with lots of natural light. Unfortunately, not all rooms in our homes come with big windows, tall ceilings and great lighting. Sometimes we are stuck with a dark room and are forced to make the best of it. This

A guide to maintaining shed roofs

shed roof

Good quality and well-cared for sheds are usually robust, which means you won’t need to replace on a frequent basis. Smaller issues like a torn felt-roof is easy to repair, yet larger issues which include large warped wood areas or unstable bases might mean you need to invest in a new one. Here is a

Simple upgrades you can do to your garden right now

garden upgrades

When the time for outdoor weather comes around, inviting your friends and relatives over to have some barbecue party and a little gathering have pretty much become a tradition. But what if your garden is looking a little dull and lifeless and is not in the right “physical state” to entertain guests? If you feel

A homeowner’s guide to deck restoration

decking

A wooden deck is a beautiful addition to a home, but it does require maintenance to keep it looking its best and lasting as long as possible. Part of that maintenance is a regular restoration, which includes repair and cleaning, removing discoloration, and adding a finish. Restoring an outdoor deck is a simple process that

Mapping your garden’s underground utilities with GIS

utilities

Having access to accurate information about the location of buried utility lines is essential for companies in the construction industry or in the public works sector. It’s important you decide to choose one if you’re looking to do building work in the garden or an external area of the home. The infrastructure of any home

Pros and cons of a new or overlay roof

roofing

The roof is one of the most important parts of the house as it provides protection against rain, snow and other debris. A good roof can help the house stay in good shape for many years. It will keep the family safe and secured especially if proper maintenance work is undertaken regularly. By setting a

Things to consider before renovating your house

renovation

Renovating your house can be like breathing new life into your old home. Renovating old houses are extremely rewarding and there are lots of work to be done. You will go through several questions and doubts in mind. Preparing well in advance will make the whole process go smoothly and keep things in the budget.

Warning signs: What can your garden tell you about your property?

front garden

As we all know, the typical garden has changed immensely over the years. Once upon a time it might have been the focus of a battle between neighbours; with each one vying to get the better in the garden beauty contests. While in some areas this is still very much true, in others low-maintenance gardens