Hiring professional help is a must

August 22, 2011

For people who are looking to add an extension to their home, as well as looking into cost effective tool hire, searching for a professional architect can make sure that the whole job runs smoothly, and eradicates the problems that can occur when taking on a sizeable building project. Richard Addenbrook of the Association of Self Build Architects said that building projects, whether it be on an extension...

Kitchens should be modern and cost effective

August 17, 2011

When decorating a home for a potential new buyer, it is important to know where to focus in order to make the home more appealing to make that all important good first impression. One of the most important rooms in the home to get right in terms of making a buyer fall in love with a property newly on the market is the kitchen. With effective tool hire, homeowners can make a kitchen look brand new, and...

Hiring professional help is a must
Kitchens should be modern and cost effective

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Build a traditional bathroom around one item

Posted on November 15, 2011 by tharris

Homeowners who are looking to freshen up their home with a spot of interior decorating this year could choose to decorate one of the most noticeable and instantly impressive room to visitors; the bathroom.

According to one expert, the best way to decorate a bathroom that oozes style and class is to build your decorating job around one key item that really speaks to you, through using tile cutter hire to quickly and easily cut any bathroom tiles to size.

Jo Butterworth, marketing manager at Boundary Bathrooms, says that people looking to decorate their bathrooms could focus on a set of taps or a mirror which they really like as their focal point, and find other items which compliment it, in order to create an impressive room.

Ms Butterworth also says that the options for decorating a bathroom to current trends are currently greater than ever, as people look to a wide range of styles.

“People are still wanting to stay quite modern, but the traditional style of bathroom is really soaring back,” she explained

People may need to extend rather than move

Posted on November 15, 2011 by tharris

Many first time buyers may be looking towards tool hire to extend their home to cope with their expanding family, as a growing equity gap means that a large proportion will not be able to afford to upgrade to a larger property.

Since 2007, homes which are suitable to first time buyers have decreased in value by seven per cent, according to new HSBC figures, leaving many people who have not been saving with no option but to stay put.

The reduction in value, along with the fees to resell and stamp duty means that the cost to buy a new home is £27,000, but with the average 2007 first time buyer sitting on only £16,000 of equity, this will merely be a dream.

This could see the demand for tower hire to help with building extensions increase, as people look to ensure they have enough space for their expanding family.

Last week, HSBC said that the cost of housing a second child by moving home is now just below £60,000. ADNFCR-2680-ID-801210577-ADNFCR

Hiring professional help is a must

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

Richard Addenbrook of the Association of Self Build Architects said that building projects, whether it be on an extension to a property or an entirely new house, can bring about numerous issues that can be hard to iron out without a professional architect to hand.

“Architects are experienced in terms of gaining planning approvals, on both straightforward and difficult sites, and they also have the technical competence to take a project through to its competition,” he said.

Whether it be working high with tower hire, or building brick by brick, having an architect on site can take away the stress of planning.

Earlier this week, electronic planning maps were earmarked as the future of building, with a potential to halve both cost and time of planning projects on paper. ADNFCR-2680-ID-800791016-ADNFCR

Kitchens should be modern and cost effective

Posted on August 17, 2011 by admin

When decorating a home for a potential new buyer, it is important to know where to focus in order to make the home more appealing to make that all important good first impression.

One of the most important rooms in the home to get right in terms of making a buyer fall in love with a property newly on the market is the kitchen. With effective tool hire, homeowners can make a kitchen look brand new, and create a focal point for showcasing the home to people who come to view it.

According to one expert, the most important factor in a kitchen decoration is to make sure to pick a style and stick to it. Whilst traditional kitchens are still popular for a lot of people, with wood burning stoves and granite work surfaces, most people now prefer to look at a contemporary kitchen, with shiny work surfaces and light coloured paintwork.

According to a spokesman for specialist provider Atkinson’s Kitchens, people want a modern kitchen which also does not cost them the world.

“They can save a bit of money by retaining the old cabinets and just changing the doors,” he said.

The spokesman went on to talk of decorating preferences for new buyers.

“The trend these days seems to be high gloss. Everyone seems to want a high gloss, quite contemporary finish. It is a really popular style.”

When looking to make a modern style kitchen, a tiled splash back area can be an important addition behind sinks and cookers. Light coloured paints are a vital part of the modern look, and these can be ruined by food and water splashes. Using tile cutter hire, creating a tiled area to protect paintwork can be an easy job.

And when replacing old and tired looking work surfaces, skip hire can be a good way to dispose of what will be bulky and heavy sections which were previously installed in the kitchen. ADNFCR-2680-ID-800790143-ADNFCR

Landlords should check properties before winter sets in

Posted on August 17, 2011 by admin

Property landlords should make sure that they are protecting their tenants homes before winter to avoid having to foot larger bills at a later date, as well as ensuring that the people who are paying rent are happy and comfortable, according to one expert.

Mike Campbell, of Belvoir Falkirk, says relatively low cost tasks such as checking guttering and down piping for blockages and damage, which can be made easy and by the use of tower hire, can mean tenants do not experience water leaking into their home in heavy winter rain.

John Redden, from Belvoir Tynedale, also advises that protection of pipes is made a priority for landlords, in order to make sure people are not left without water for any period of time.
“Ensure that pipes are properly lagged, particularly in the loft,” he said.

Another option to protect pipes and conserve energy is through full loft insulation. A circular saw can be used to cut strips of insulation to size easily. ADNFCR-2680-ID-800790394-ADNFCR