Category: Home Improvement & Construction
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Reupholstering: Is It Worth The Investment?
Wear and tear is an inevitable fate for well-loved furniture. But when imperfections begin to negatively impact the functionally of your furniture, or the aesthetic it provides, there comes an important decision to make. Do you reupholster and give your furniture a new lease of life? Or is it beyond saving and hardly worth the…
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Essex’s Asbestos Legacy: Hidden Dangers And How To Deal With Them
As one of the most historic counties, Essex is home to many older buildings. Asbestos has only been banned in the UK since 1999, meaning any building constructed or renovated before that year is likely to contain asbestos- its strong qualities including resistance to fire, chemical or biological degradation made it largely desirable in the…
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From Concept to Completion: Working with Professional Landscapers
Embarking on a full garden renovation is no small feat, regardless of its size. In a situation like this, it’s best to get the professionals involved. Professional landscapers can bring much to your garden renovation project from both a practical and creative perspective. They can save you time, prevent costly mistakes and deliver high-quality results.…
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How Professional Landscaping Can Add Serenity to Your Kentish Garden
Known itself as the ‘Garden of England’, Kent is home to many properties with expansive gardens. For some, managing multiple gardens can be overwhelming and difficult to keep on top of. For many, professional landscaping has been the perfect solution, allowing for the expression of personal style and taste while allowing for easy maintenance. Kentish…
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Small Garden, Big Impact: Landscaping Tips for Compact Spaces
Especially in London, small gardens and limited space are common. But this shouldn’t mean that you should compromise on design. There’s plenty you can achieve with a smaller garden, if you’re wise enough to play to its strengths. By employing the right trends and landscaping techniques, you can transform a cramped, uninviting garden into a…
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6 Creative Ways to Use Upholstered Wall Panels in Your Home
Upholstered wall panels aren’t always an obvious choice for those redesigning their spaces. Wallpaper and wooden wall panels have been the two most popular avenues for centuries, but there are other options out there worth considering. With wooden wall panels experiencing something of a renaissance in the last decade, why not take the trend one…
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The Benefits of Regular Tree Maintenance for Your Property
If you are lucky enough to live in an area surrounded by luscious greenery, then tree and hedge maintenance is probably something you’re already familiar with. It can be difficult to keep foliage at bay to protect your property, but it is important. Mangled and overgrown trees and shrubbery in close proximity to your home…
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From Concept to Reality: The Benefits of Hiring Architectural Designers
The rising popularity of DIY home improvement projects means it can be tempting to push professional architectural designers aside. However, envisioning a beautiful new space is not enough without confidence in the means to bring it to life. Hiring professional designers lends a sense of expertise to the project, and ensures that every task is…
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Essential Questions to Ask Before an Office Refit in London
Office refits are a great way to drive business growth and boost employee productivity. With remote working becoming more and more commonplace, many businesses in London and the South East are choosing to remodel their office spaces to make them more attractive to employees. However, there are several essential factors to consider when planning an…
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Top 5 Construction Certifications to Advance Your Career in 2024
Construction certifications are a brilliant way of upholding industry standards and of encouraging clients to trust your services. They also play a significant role in improving health and safety standards, and demonstrate to others in the industry that you’re committed to excellence. While there are countless construction certifications available, we’ll take a look at the…