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French and patio doors have become more common in homes over recent times. As well as being aesthetically pleasing they have lots of other benefits. They bring the outdoors inside, helping you to feel more connected to the outside; they can create big open spaces for parties and gatherings; they are great for security; and…

Our windows may feature in our cleaning routine on a regular basis but for many of us, we more often than not neglect the frames. While they may be easy to miss, (especially if you have installed our window shutters which keep them hidden), keeping your uPVC window frames clean is important if you want…

With the unusually warm weather we’ve experienced so far this summer in the UK, our homes can quickly become uncomfortably hot. Keeping cool during these hot spells is a tricky business so we thought we’d share some ideas with you to try and help you stay cool, especially at night! Doors and windows are the…

One of the many benefits of window shutters is that they’re available in so many different shapes and sizes that you’re guaranteed to find the perfect match for your home. Solid, plantation, full height, café style and tier on tier shutters are just a few of the varieties available but this week we’re discussing the…

We’re always looking for subtle ways to add value to our homes and installing window shutters is a great way to do exactly this. If you’re currently weighing up the pros and cons of investing in this type of window dressing, below we have listed some of the reasons why shutters can help to bump…

As people start to realise the huge benefits they boast, wooden plantation shutters for windows are more popular than ever. Just a few of their advantages include the fact that they maintain their value better than any other type of window covering, they’re attractive, they can regulate light, insulate a home and help to eliminate outdoor…

Despite the fact that one in 10 of us have had our homes broken into, unbelievably, a third of people admit to leaving their front door unlocked when they leave the house. What’s more, a further six percent say that they hide their spare key by the front door, giving the world easy access to…

Britain used to be described as “a nation of animal lovers” which I like to think we still are. Yet for one night per year, we seem to forget that passion for purrs in favour of saying oohs and arrhs in some cold, drizzly park or field. Actually that is no longer true, rather like…

Many homeowners are adding stunning extensions to the back of their properties, usually to accommodate a kitchen, living, and family space in one. Lantern roofs or skylights are being added to give additional light and to further enhance the new way of family living. In addition, the range of fantastic doors that lead onto gardens…

Once upon a time, not so long ago I had a Kindle. Not an HD, Fire or Paper White, just a Kindle. It was brilliant. I could carry my hundreds of books with me and read them anywhere from the park, to the train, to my sofa. As time moved on, I upgraded my Kindle for…