Homeowner advice

Give your home a Spring health check!

by Katy Laythorne on Monday 18 March, 2019 in Homeowner advice

Spring is finally here! It’s a great time for homeowners to give their home a ‘health check’ after the harsh winter weather, according to NHBC, the UK’s leading...

10 tips to prepare your new-build garden for

by Katy Laythorne on Thursday 7 March, 2019 in Homeowner advice, New Homes

If you’ve recently moved into a new-build home, you may have started to think about planting trees and shrubs to create that idyllic outdoor space. Spring is just...

Help wildlife this winter

by Katy Laythorne on Friday 1 February, 2019 in Homeowner advice

Whether they are searching for a suitable space in which to hibernate undisturbed or struggling to find food and water throughout the season, winter can be tough for...

Cold weather tips for you and your home

by Katy Laythorne on Tuesday 29 January, 2019 in Homeowner advice

Our green and pleasant land covered with a blanket of snow may look beautiful, but it also brings a host of potential dangers to homeowners, ranging from icy pathways to...

Tips to help you save money on your

by Katy Laythorne on Thursday 17 January, 2019 in Homeowner advice

With the Met Office confirming that the ‘Beast from the East’ could return this year and fuel prices hitting an all-time high, there is no better time to look at...

9 January jobs for your garden

by Katy Laythorne on Friday 11 January, 2019 in Homeowner advice, New Homes

The first month of the year might not appear to be a good time to begin working in your garden, but there are a number of jobs you can do to help prepare yours for the...

January is a great time to make any

by Katy Laythorne on Wednesday 9 January, 2019 in Homeowner advice

If we are lucky enough to get some mild weather this month, it will provide the perfect opportunity to lay a new turf or make any lawn repairs, such as tidying up ragged...

On-trend shades: colours of the year 2019

by Katy Laythorne on Wednesday 2 January, 2019 in Homeowner advice, New Homes

Paint brushes at the ready! Colour experts at companies from Dulux to Pantone have unveiled the shades which will be selling by the bucket-load this year. In contrast to...

Reducing condensation at home this Christmas

by Katy Laythorne on Monday 10 December, 2018 in Homeowner advice, New Homes

When you think of Christmas you probably think of good food, family and friends; it’s the perfect time to get together. However, the mix of cold weather, extra people...

Last posting dates for Christmas 2018

by Katy Laythorne on Monday 3 December, 2018 in Homeowner advice

Even if you haven’t started buying Christmas cards or presents, it’s important to bear postage dates in mind to ensure your mail reaches friends and family in time...