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There are two types of home improvement advice. One type tells you the possibilities, but not the costs. The other, type guides you to a specific product or contractor. Both types of advice are not helpful if you want to be budget conscious.
Now at Home addresses the practical side of home improvement. It covers doors and windows, gardens, decks, gates, and fencing. The site, operating since 2022, focuses on home improvement project details, potential costs, common errors, and project value.
Some home improvements are obviously worth the investment. There are financial benefits of replacing single glazing, adding loft insulation, and getting an electric gate. Improving the quality of deck use, the garden, and getting a year-round functional conservatory are less clear financial improvements. However, the value of these projects goes beyond financial improvements.
The real-life experiences of home improvement projects that this site is built on provide you the value of projects and tell you the downsides if the project is not worth doing. This site is for people who want to understand what they are getting into first.
Modern rooflights can be very long lasting, giving their best for 20 years or more in many cases. If you have older rooflight though, they might not be as advanced and will probably need to be replaced after a few years. There are some tell-tale signs you can look out for to see if your […]
Read MoreRooflights are for all occasions. They can be used when you don’t have enough natural light, when you’d prefer a different aesthetic, when you want to make the most of the space you have… It’s all possible with a rooflight. However, it does mean that you have to choose the right kind, which requires some […]
Read MoreHome extensions are becoming increasingly popular, as moving is so expensive and families don’t want the inconvenience. An extension can add a lot of space and a great deal of value – it’s a situation that most families see as being positive all round. Yet to build an extension is a lot of work, and […]
Read MoreTraditionally, rooflights have been made of uPVC, finished with a polycarbonate form of glazing inside the frame. These are functional rooflights, and they don’t look bad, but the’re now being usurped by a new material: aluminium. Sleek, attractive and completely synonymous with the modern home, aluminium is an excellent choice of both rooflight material and […]
Read MoreA garden room is a popular and beautiful home improvement product, that can make a world of difference to both your home and your lifestyle. It will help you to use your home in better ways, giving you more space to enjoy and filling your space with light. This is proven to help people be happier […]
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