Decking can look great, but over time it can get dirty and dull. This is when it can also get very slippery and hazardous to walk on. Ideally you should clean your deck twice a year, in the spring ready for the summer, and in autumn to prepare it for the winter months. You will [...]
New blinds can help to give your home a fresh new look no matter what window you need them for. There are plenty of different types of blinds, so you can be sure that whatever the size of your window, you will be able to find blinds to fit. Roller blinds Roller blinds are simple, [...]
Wallpapering a room is a reasonably simple job, but it’s important to get the basics right from the start, or you could end up making expensive mistakes. Making sure you cut the wallpaper correctly so it matches all around the room is a key task. Firstly, take a look at the label of the paper. [...]
Wood cladding or panelling can give any room an instant facelift and is especially good for covering uneven walls, or those that have had embossed wallpaper fitted to them. Once you have purchased the timber boards, leave them in the room where they will be fitted so they adjust to its ambient temperature. Before you [...]
If you have recently had a conservatory installed or you are in a home that already has a conservatory with no window shading whatsoever, then blinds are the obvious option. They can cover all the glass to ensure that the space can be cooled in hot weather, can be lit as the owner wants, and [...]
The first time you hang pencil pleat curtains, it can be confusing to figure out exactly how to fit them onto the track properly and make them hang evenly. When you remove pencil pleat curtains from the packet, they may be creased from being folded. Hanging the curtains up for a while should allow the [...]
What are blackout blinds? Blackout blinds are exactly what they say they are, blinds which block out the light, from street lights, the sun or other sources, to keep your room completely dark. Although blackout blinds are most commonly in the style of roller blinds, it is also possible to buy pleated blinds and roman [...]
Hanging a picture or mirror on a wall is something that most people attempt at some point. However, it’s also easy to get wrong, so it’s worth taking your time in order to avoid costly and damaging errors. Firstly, think about what type of walls you have. Solid masonry is very hard to knock a [...]
If you have carefully considered, planned and designed a patio project, the only unexpected problems to crop up will usually be minor ones. Small details that have been overlooked are easily dealt with by simply taking a breather, standing back and having a fresh look at the situation, before making minimal alterations to the existing [...]
In the UK, awnings are considered a form of window blind, although they may differ in their general appearance and function to what is generally perceived as being such (e.g. types of blind such as Roman blinds). Awnings are coverings erected outside the home, usually above windows, doorways, and patios, in order to shelter these [...]