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The Winner of the Southern League Toolkit Competition is Announced…

We’re excited to announce the winner of the competition in partnership with The Southern Football League is...

Strange and weird Requests for Tradespeople have Received

We conducted a survey to find out about the weird and wonderful things that have happened on site...

How to Convert Leads into Customers

How to Save Money on Home Improvements

So, you have a project you want to complete and upgrade your home, but also need to be able to save a little...

Creating Custom Built Furniture

We take a look at the benefits of creating custom built furniture in your home and what you need to consider.

How Well Do You Know Your Home?

If you have lived in your home you might think you know where everything is, but do you really know? When did you last check ...

Underfloor Heating - Is it Worth Installing?

The average cost of adding underfloor heating to a room is around £800. This might seem like an expensive option, bu...

When to Start Planting in Your Garden

The growing season starts early spring for some flowers and late February or Early March you will start to see daffod...

How to Brighten Up Your Rooms – 8 Ways to Add Light

In the winter months, a home can often feel dark and dull. To change this all you need to do is combine some subtle c...

Adding a Porch to Your Home

Adding a porch to your house can be a small job that typically takes around 1-2 weeks. This will depend on the type o...

What to do in your Garden in February

February is a month where we can often see snowfall or at least see the garden freeze at the start of the month. As w...

Hiring a Tradesperson Checklist

Employing a tradesperson to work in your home can be a daunting idea and so it is important that you have a plan. We ...

Pantone and Dulux Colours of the Year 2021 – This Year’s Colour Trends

Every year industry experts get together to choose or decide on the colour of the year. The main announcements come f...

Can You Win More Work With Facebook – A Tradespersons Guide

Social media and in this case, Facebook are hailed as the place to be when trying to reach new customers and win work...

Starting Your Own Trade Business

Are you considering starting your own trade business and going it alone? Time to be your own boss. Here are a few thi...

Do I Need Public Liability Insurance as a Tradesperson?

A common question often asked by tradespeople is, do I need to have public liability insurance? There is no legal req...

Spare Room Ideas – What Should You Do?

Deciding how to decorate a spare room should first start with what you want your spare room to be for. Will it be for...

What the Interior Design Choices of Goggle Box Families Can Tell Us

Since Gogglebox's Netflix debut, families around the UK have become obsessed with watching a show about families that w...

Home Lighting Ideas– Create Mood and Style

Having the right lighting in your home will make a big difference to how each room feels and how useful it is. Choosi...

How to Gain Customer Trust as a Tradesperson and Win More Work

A customer that trusts you is more likely to recommend you to their friends, family or work colleagues. This is great...

Halloween Home Decoration Ideas

Halloween is a time for dressing up in scary outfits and that includes your home. Adding in some spooky cobwebs, carv...