Category: Home & Garden

Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase that a person will make in their lifetime and with so much pressure to find the right property, in the right place at the right price, it’s easy to make mistakes that could cost you later. We spoke to some expert Chelmsford Estate Agents to find what you can do to avoid making some of the most common mistakes that occur when buying a home. Prioritise Whether you are buying a property with a partner or by yourself it’s important to ascertain…

How To Choose The Right Driveway Material For You Making the best choice amongst the various drive surfacing options There was a time when it seemed only concrete or tarmac was possible as a driveway surface. That’s all changed now of course with various options available including block paving and the versatile and hard wearing resin. Which is best for you? Your budget may govern your decision of course, but then so may your circumstances. Once you’ve decided which is right for you then the services of experienced driveway installers…

Ensuring a good tanking solution as part of effective waterproofing If you’re about to create a basement space in your premises or are looking to remove damp issues in your present one, then an appropriate tanking system fitted by experienced professionals is a key part of ensuring good waterproofing. What is tanking? In a nutshell, it’s the application of a special coating to the inside of a basement to prevent water entering from the outside as it would otherwise do into spaces below ground level. It effectively makes the basement…

The last thing you want is for pest birds to start damaging your property. So call in the professionals to quickly stop them in their tracks.

A fluctuating property market combined with flexible mortgage opportunities means that dream house could be more attainable than you thought

Simple ideas to prevent the frustration and annoyance of locking yourself out There’s nothing more frustrating and annoying than locking yourself out of your house, and you can bet it’ll happen when you’re already running late or ultra-busy – times when such an inconvenience is especially unwelcome. The following may help you avoid that dreaded sinking feeling when you realise you’ve left your keys inside or mislaid them somewhere. Locksmith telephone number Firstly, prepare for the worst and have a backup in place in the form of the phone number…

When it comes to outside space, small can be beautiful. With creativity and great accessories you can transform a tiny balcony into your own private paradise.