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Plumbing Building Regulations Guide

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The purpose of this guide is to assist plumbers with the basic plumbing requirements under UK buildings ...

Planning Permission – The Complete Guide

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If you’re thinking about extending your home or building something new, then you’ve probably ...

Things You Can Do To Your Home Without Planning Permission

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The Planning Permission system in the UK is designed to make sure that people can’t just make whatever ...

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Cost guides

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Smart Lock Cost Guide

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In this guide, we'll break down the cost of smart locks in the UK, the different types available, ...

Average Cost of Home Automation

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Whether you're looking to control your lighting, heating, security, or appliances remotely, smart ...

Doorbell Installation Cost Guide

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In this guide, we'll break down the average doorbell installation costs in the UK, explore different ...

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Expert advice

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Multi-Fuelled Stoves: All You Need to Know

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This comprehensive guide explores every aspect that a UK homeowner should consider when contemplating ...

How To Get Rid of Rats

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There are effective methods to get rid of rats and prevent their return. In this comprehensive guide, ...

Guide to Triple Glazing including Comparison with Double Glazing

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One topic that has gained significant attention in recent years is the choice between double glazing ...

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Green Living

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Eco Tiling For A Greener Home

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"Eco tiling" typically refers to the use of environmentally friendly materials and sustainable ...

Boiler Efficiency

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When we’re investing in a new boiler we want to make sure that the boiler is up to the job of keeping ...

Recycling or Upcycling Your Old Bathroom Suite

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If you’re fitting the bathroom yourself could you manage the job yourself and is there money to ...

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Landlord Zone

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Landlords: Should I Let My Tenants Keep Pets?

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With around half of UK households owning at least one pet, the thorny issue of whether to let to people ...

Sorting Out End of Tenancy Cleaning

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Unfortunately not all tenants have the same standards of cleanliness, and it might still fall to the ...

Landlords and The Right to Manage

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If you own rental properties in a block or on a development, 'The Right to Manage' is something ...

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On a Budget

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Investing in Security Lighting

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Investing in security lighting for your home in the UK can provide numerous benefits. Here are the top ...

Can You Really Do Alarms On a Budget?

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So are there ways to save a lot of money on your home security system, and enable you to get a secure ...

Are Monthly Boiler Contracts Worth It?

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Although these sorts of monthly boiler contracts definitely help spread the cost, they are not the best ...

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