Purely Shutters Blog

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…

Window shutters have the ability to transform an average room into one that has real wow factor. As with anything in the home however, it’s important to maintain your shutters so that they carry on looking great for many years to come. Below we have revealed five of our top tips for keeping your window…

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…

From locking windows and doors when we go out to installing a burglar alarm, security lights and sometimes even CCTV, most of us will do whatever we can to protect or homes from intruders. This isn’t surprising when you consider that homes with no security measures in place are five times more likely to be…

Whether you’re planning on putting your house on the market in the near future or want to hold onto it for as long as possible, chances are that either way, you want to do everything you can to increase its value. From extensions and soft furnishings to window shutters and a fresh lick of paint,…

Learning how to make your home more environmentally friendly is time well spent. Aside from the obvious win of being kinder to the planet, an eco-friendly house also saves money on bills, whilst adding value to your property – which you’ll definitely be thankful for when it comes to selling or letting it out. We…

If you’ve made the decision to have window shutters installed in your property, congratulations! As well as better insulating your home, shutters improve privacy, security and curb appeal and they do of course also make a fantastic investment. Your next step is deciding which type of shutters are best suited to your property. In order…

How we dress our windows can have a much bigger impact on our homes than you may think. It can for example be the difference between an average looking room and one that looks fantastic, it can affect the quality of sleep you get, how warm your property is and even the value of your…

One of the many benefits of window shutters is that they’re available in so many different shapes and sizes that you’re guaranteed to find the perfect match for your home. Solid, plantation, full height, café style and tier on tier shutters are just a few of the varieties available but this week we’re discussing the…