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The beauty of colourful shutters is that they look fantastic in any house, regardless of the style of your property. Installing plantation shutters will instantly transform your home into something truly special. But if you’re really looking for something a little different that truly adds that wow factor, why not try one of our bespoke…

Living in a country with such mild weather, you probably frequently wonder how you can stop condensation from forming on your windows. Unfortunately, a combination of the frequently cold temperatures outside and the heating constantly being on inside means that condensation is a common problem for many of us. While this may seem like a…

Many of us see the New Year as a fresh start so it’s a popular time for potential buyers to start their house hunt. While there are no doubt plenty of things you would love to see in a property (new kitchen, large bedrooms, stylish window shutters and a beautiful garden), below are our red…

The cost of running our homes is higher than ever so it’s understandable that the EPC rating of a property is becoming increasingly important to us when choosing somewhere to live. If your EPC rating is putting off potential buyers or tenants, below are some great ways to improve your score. What is an Energy…

October celebrates National Home Security Month (NHSM www.homesecuritymonth.com/) – a campaign which aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting your home from the risk of break-ins. This is a topic which is particularly apt at the moment because unfortunately, burglaries are all too common at this time of year. Research shows that when…

It’s that time of year when the all-too familiar arguments about turning on the heating are in full flow. While some of us reach for the thermostat as soon as the temperatures start to drop, others try to hold out as long as they can in a bid to avoid their energy bills increasing. What…

Conservatories make a fantastic addition to any home. They increase your living space, provide the perfect space to entertain guests and best of all, add value to your property. Something that a lot of people with conservatories struggle with, however, is how to decorate a conservatory to make it as cosy and welcoming as the…

Why 40% of tenants are too scared to report maintenance issues to their landlord Research carried out by the Citizens Advice Bureau (www.citizensadvice.org.uk/) has revealed that 1.85 million households have waited longer than they should have to report maintenance issues to their landlord. This astonishing figure accounts for 40% of all tenants living in rental…

When we’re looking at ways of improving the way a company is run, we tend to think about how we can reduce costs, improve staff morale, manage company reputation and of course, maintain high levels of customer service. With an increasing amount of evidence suggesting that office design has a huge impact on employee productivity…

If you’re thinking about redecorating your bedroom or adding a few touches to give it the wow factor, bedroom plantation shutters may be just what you need. Aside from the fact that they look stunning in any home, below we have highlighted five other reasons why you should consider investing in bedroom shutters this year. Bedroom shutters…