Month: December 2023

What you’ll need When purchasing a new uPVC Window Handle, almost everything you need should be included, so all you will need is the correct screwdriver to remove the existing screws from the Window Handle, then to insert the screws upon replacing the handle. Make sure that you check upon purchased that your Window Handle… Continue reading How to replace a uPVC Window Handle

We take a look at a few of the situations that would mean that would require a door lock replacement: 1.     Better insurance premiums When it comes to domestic and commercial security, British Standard (BS) Certified is the gold standard for all types of hardware, including door locks. This is reflected in insurance premiums for… Continue reading When should I replace my door locks?

Installing Fence Post Caps With wood being such a porous material, any water it is exposed to will be absorbed, and one of the most direct forms of contact when it comes to fences is the top of the fence post. This much direct exposure to water can cause the wood to split, warp or… Continue reading Top tips for protecting your fence against water damage

We take a look at the warning signs that your door hinges may need to be replaced, so that if a replacement is necessary, you can do so before any bigger problems occur. Every 10-15 years The type of hinges and the number of hinges installed are often chosen to cope with more weight than… Continue reading When should I replace my door hinges?

However, there are some materials that are breaking new ground and have resulted in innovative and interesting ways to reduce waste and cut down on emissions. We did some research and found 5 of the most unique construction materials and how they can help towards the global climate mission. 1.     ByBlocks Advertised as a replacement… Continue reading Top 3 most innovative eco-friendly construction materials

Start with storage Just like with any room in a house, bedrooms are often a place where efficient organisation and storage is vital to ensure that belongings are easy to find and kept in the best condition. Bedroom storage can be as simple as installing shelves, with Floating Shelves providing a particularly subtle finish, or… Continue reading Bedrooms: Accomplished

1.     Risk control The obvious best course of action to reduce the risk of blade inflicted injuries is to consider if blades are strictly necessary for jobs on site. For example, consider if boxes can be opened with scissors or even by hand instead of a box cutter, it may take a fraction longer to… Continue reading Top tips for blade safety on site

Terribly, this can have tragic consequences, and an average of 687 skilled trade workers died by suicide each year between 2019-2021, according to the latest government data. In 2021, tradespeople accounted for 15% of suicides across all industries, which is more than any other occupation. To raise awareness of the issue and visualise this heart-breaking… Continue reading Putting mental health in high visibility

Don’t always look to the left If you were to ask anyone which side of their fence they are responsible for – they would more than likely say it is the left hand side, however, there is no legal or contractual rule that proves this to be correct – the ownership of one side of… Continue reading Which side of the fence is mine?

In response to this research, we have found 3 easy ways that anyone from sole traders to business owners can use to streamline their processes and free up some time to focus on other priorities.   1.     Digitise your invoices There are a number of benefits when it comes to moving your invoicing process to… Continue reading 3 ways to streamline admin for busy tradespeople