Archived entries for January 2011
The Garage
29 January 2011
Research published by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has found that two million households have either negative equity or too little equity to finance a house move. With moving home becoming less of an option, more and more of us are thinking of creative ways to increase our living space within our existing homes. With a little imagination and creative thinking, your home may in fact offer... Continue reading The Garage
Our Extension and how much it may cost
21 January 2011
For many of us, having work carried out to our property can be a daunting prospect. How do I start, whom should I contact and above all, how much will it cost are all questions we have wrestled with. In order to help ease this process, we at DoINeedPlanningPermission.co.uk have included a complimentary calculator which is simple to use and will offer an ESTIMATED cost of the proposed work. Given... Continue reading Our Extension and how much it may cost
When it comes to home improvement, love thy neighbour
13 January 2011
A belligerent neighbour whose sole objective is to make your life as miserable as his own is a sad tale that many of us can relate to. To add further salt to those wounds, any bridges of reconciliation were burnt years ago with little to no hope of making up. However, at times, we have to swallow that bitter pill, bite our tongue and go that extra yard to “love thy neighbour” as who knows... Continue reading When it comes to home improvement, love thy neighbour
Fuel Bills
9 January 2011
A sure way to end light-hearted conversation is to mention household fuel bills and their meteoric rise over the past seven years. According to the comparison website moneysupermarket.com household bills have doubled since 2003. With record low temperatures in December, my heart goes out to all of you who rely on oil to heat your homes who have seen unfair and exorbitant price rises as demand for oil... Continue reading Fuel Bills
Underfloor Heating (1 Comment)
8 January 2011
Talk to any interior designer, and it is without doubt that if they could have their own way, conventional radiators would be consigned to the science museum. Yes, they can be considered ugly given the blank panels hanging to walls but also the pipework that feeds them. When compared to underfloor heating, a properly laid system can provide consistent warmth as opposed to the hot and cold spots of... Continue reading Underfloor Heating