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Understanding shutter terminology

If you’re thinking about having shutters installed in your home, chances are that you’ve been doing a lot of research in a bid to find the style that’s right for you. This is a great thing to do because it ensures that you end up with a product you’re happy with from a reputable company….

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The history of plantation shutters

In many homes across Great Britain, shutters have become a standard feature. There are so many fantastic reasons why the UK is embracing this trend, whether they’re used to block out noise, insulate the property, provide security, or are just ornamental. History of Plantation Shutters Even the history of plantation shutters is pretty interesting and…

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New Year Resolutions for your home

Happy New Year! We hope you’ve all had a lovely time over Christmas and had a great celebratory New Year. We’ve decided to focus this week’s blog on that wonderful New Year tradition of making resolutions but with a twist! Many of you no doubt, will have made a few resolutions. Get fitter, lose weight,…

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10 Things to Know Before Extending a House

Unless you have hired an architect, and put them in charge of all aspects of the build, including a guaranteed, capped budget, you may be in for a huge shock when the bills come rolling in.  Employing an architect to be your building manager is a very expensive option. Here are ten things to consider…

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Close the shutters, its fireworks season

Britain used to be described as “a nation of animal lovers” which I like to think we still are. Yet for one night per year, we seem to forget that passion for purrs in favour of saying oohs and arrhs in some cold, drizzly park or field. Actually that is no longer true, rather like…

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Senior Friendly Renovations

For those who are in their mid-40s to 50s, we live in a worrying age. On the one hand we have the boomerang children syndrome, on the other our ageing parents are now in their golden years and are looking to the future, preferring the idea of moving in with us and our adult children…

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Shutters for home extensions

Many homeowners are adding stunning extensions to the back of their properties, usually to accommodate a kitchen, living, and family space in one. Lantern roofs or skylights are being added to give additional light and to further enhance the new way of family living. In addition, the range of fantastic doors that lead onto gardens…

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Blocking sunlight with Shutters

Once upon a time, not so long ago I had a Kindle. Not an HD, Fire or Paper White, just a Kindle. It was brilliant. I could carry my hundreds of books with me and read them anywhere from the park, to the train, to my sofa. As time moved on, I upgraded my Kindle for…

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Shutters: Ideal for Allergy Sufferers

Having an allergy means having a bad reaction to something in the air, something you eat, or come into contact with. It is said that in the UK, approximately one in four people suffer from some form of allergy at some point in their lives. Just to make matters worse, there is no concrete scientific…

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The end of Shabby Chic Shutters?

For many years the world of “Shabby Chic” has dominated the out of town design world. The simple, clean colours with hints of aged grandeur has captured the hearts and minds of every country living style designer. The advantages of shabby chic are obvious. As homes have become more “vanilla” in terms of decoration, people…

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Allergy-Friendly Home Decor

It is spring at last.  The snowdrops have been out for a good few weeks, a blaze of colour is promised and there is the slightest hint of warmth in the air. I should be “over the moon” with joy, but I’m not, for after the crocuses have arrived, it is the turn of the…

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Spring Cleaning Shutters!

The odd thing about Christmas is, that no sooner has the indigestion inducing excesses of the “big day” worn off than the decorations suddenly seem obsolete. Almost as if their sell-by date is up within a few hours of the Christmas turkey being carved. Decorations For Christmas For the next few days we look at…

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Keeping your cat safe with window shutters

How can you help keep your furry family members safe in your home? If you are a new cat owner or thinking about introducing a new addition to your family, our top tips below will help you provide the perfect pet-friendly home with cat-proof windows and all other pet safety measures you should be taking….

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