The days are getting shorter and the nights are drawing in, meaning winter is well and truly on its way. It’s time to say goodbye to the long evenings spent in the garden, and cosy up with mugs of tea [...]
It is no secret that having a home is expensive. Between heating and cooling, electric, and water bills, utilities account for a significant chunk of a homeowner’s monthly expenses. There are, thankfully, some home improvements you can make to help save money! We’ve put together a blog about home improvements to help save money, some [...]
We’ve all had those sleepless nights when your house is just too hot! In the UK we make homes so they’re good at insulating heat for the cold winters, but when summer comes around and we have those few hot weeks it can be a struggle. It’s one of those things that you forget about [...]
A Brief History of Hardwood Flooring Using wood for flooring was a laborious business during the 15th and 16th centuries. Unlike today where we have technology to lend a helping hand, timber needed to be hand-sawn, split or axed to provide planks for flooring. As it wasn’t a completely accurate process, this often resulted in [...]
There is nothing worse than living in a home that you don’t feel matches your style. Home renovations can be necessary to make sure you feel happy and comfortable in your own space, though some aspects of renovating your home can be detrimental for the environment. If you are planning on renovating your home, why [...]
Hardwood Floors and Pets: Protecting Floors From Furry Friends Having hardwood floors and pets can sometimes lead to challenges, but this is true with all types of flooring, you just need to know how to manage things properly. Lets face it, every home is lived in, so no flooring is going to stay showroom perfect, [...]
How to Decorate Your Home It’s time - you’ve noticed your home doesn’t quite feel like you, and you’ve decided to take on the task of decorating your home. Nothing makes you feel more comfortable than being able to retire from a long day to an environment that leaves you feeling happy and content. This [...]
Engineered wood flooring is a type of flooring that is made up of multiple layers. The hardwood flooring is constructed by a top layer made from hardwood veneer, which can typically be made from any species of wood. Underneath this is the inner layers, which can be made from hardwood, plywood, or fibreboard to create [...]
March is officially here, which means spring is finally on its way! Say goodbye to the cold, winter mornings of scraping ice off of your car, and hello to the beautiful blooming flowers. Along with spring comes early sunshine, singing birds, and longer days, all of the things that just add a little extra jump [...]
Choosing the perfect wood floor colour for your home or business can be a tricky decision. With so many options out there, how are you supposed to know what’s best? It is important to remember wood flooring should compliment your room and the style you are going for, acting as its own centrepiece as well [...]