There are many cases when the bottom most concrete layer of the floor in a house or commercial premises is not leveled properly. Sometimes even the wires or the heating systems are required to be hidden under the floor. In such cases floor screeding is done. In this process, step by step cement screed is laid on the floor to make it smooth and ready for installing the actual flooring material, like stone slabs, ceramic tiles, engineered wood blocks, PVC tiles, or laminated timber. The type of material to be added decides the screed to be laid. (more…)

If your home is looking a bit jaded and you would like to brighten things up, consider removing the curtains and replacing them with made to measure blinds. The benefits are many, and aside from the obvious aesthetic improvement, easy adjustment means you can finely set the required amount of lighting and shading. If you are yet to be convinced, here are a few of the reasons why it makes sense to switch to interior blinds. (more…)

Gas boilers are notoriously reliable, but like any other appliance in the home, they can sometimes develop problems. These problems can be fixed by a fully-qualified boiler technician. It is a good idea to have a technician on speed dial so that they can be contacted quickly and can arrive at the house without any delays whatsoever. (more…)

As a home improver, you’re constantly learning about new ways to work with materials to turn your house into a beautiful, luxurious home. You might know how to work with wood but when it comes to working with metal, you might be at a loss. When it comes to working with metal, whether you’re installing an iron fence around your property or working with a decorative piece inside your home, there are several great metalworking techniques that you should know about so that the metal on your property can look great and last for as long as possible. (more…)