Home & Interiors
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What’s Hot in Home Furnishings from Ironmongery Experts this Autumn*
Thinking of redecorating your home this autumn but are not sure what to change around the house? The answer is… door handles! Have you never thought of door handles as a décor piece? Continue reading to understand the importance of this type of door furniture in interior design and to find out what are the trendiest door handles at the moment! At Ironmongery Experts, we are a family-run business which specialises in architectural ironmongery, such as door handles, door knockers, door stops and more. Our business was established in 1992, and in that time, we have gained a great amount of knowledge about all types of ironmongery trends and what’s…
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How to Increase the Value of your Home*
A renovation is a great idea not only when you want to make your home more comfortable to live in, but also when you plan on selling it. That’s because even a small makeover can add much value to your property. At the end of the day, buying a house is an investment, so you should make sure that once you decide to sell, it’ll be a profitable transaction. It’s important to carefully consider how each of the possible changes will affect the final outcome, especially if you’re on a budget. There are some simple changes that can be implemented at a relatively low cost, but they’ll heavily influence the…
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Eco Friendly Products to Invest in This Year*
Over the last year there has been a lot of talk about doing your bit for the environment and to reduce your carbon footprint, and rightly so. Although personally I’ve never been under the delusion that the Earth has infinite resources it’s become a pressing subject with fears that our home planet will beyond repair THIS CENTURY. That’s terrifying! With concerns like that, it’s not hard to avoid getting swept along in the hysteria and you may no longer wish to wade through the pages of paper work provided by scientists to support the facts for fear you’d be too anxious to even live your life! In a nutshell there…
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Eco Cleaning Hacks to Try*
In recent years cleaning hacks have become and more and more popular with the rise of social media, and my own personal favourite hack website, Pinterest (I mainly use it to plan my holidays rather than find out the best way to clean a block plug, but each to their own). Houses have moved from those eclectic places where we show off all our nick nacks to this white and grey show homes. Again, each to their own. More and more people are also spending money on a cleaner. If you’re looking for one I recommend TidyChoice. However, this has lead to a rise in plastic and chemical consumption which…
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Protecting Your Building Foundations*
Foundation issues can be caused by a number of factors, including poor drainage, soil shrinkage and tree roots. Neglecting foundation issues in your building could result in more severe structural damage and costly repairs. To properly protect the foundations of your property and keep them dry and damage free, here are three top tips from the experts at Screwfast Foundations Limited… Credit Inspect your property The first step to protecting the foundations of your building is to carefully inspect the land around your property. Does the ground slope away from your foundation? If it doesn’t, you may find rainwater pooling, which could slowly seep into the foundations of your home.…
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Top Tips for Installing Trellis in the Garden*
Believe it or not, trellis can be used in a variety of functional ways in the garden, depending on your unique requirements. It can: Hide unattractive elements like bins or a compost heap Support climbing plants Add height and decoration to an existing fence Divide off different sections Credit Even if you’re a novice, installing trellis is quite easy. Be aware that depending on how you’re using the trellis, there are different ways to install it. You must also make sure that you are equipped with the following items before you begin: Trellis Timber posts Power drill Screws Hammer Nails Tape measure Spirt level If you’re mounting your new trellis…
