Category Archives: General Updates

Adding light to an extension

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Gwyneth

Are you planning on adding much needed living space to your Llandudno home? If so, you want as much space as you can, and you want the best design too. There are all kinds of additions and improvements you … Continue reading →

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What is a sun tunnel?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Gwyneth

And is this something that could be used at your Colwyn Bay home? The sun tunnel is an invention that provides dark corners and spots in the home with much needed natural light. Harnessing the simplest of physics and … Continue reading →

Posted in General Updates | Tagged smarter energy consumption, sun tubes, sun tunnels |

Planning a conservatory at your North Wales home?

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Gwyneth

Permitted Development Rights in Wales differ slightly to those in England thus, if you are planning on adding or altering a conservatory at your North Wales home, it pays to know what you can and cannot do. New regulations came … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservatories, General Updates | Tagged building regulations, conservatory, home improvements, Permitted Development Rights, planning permissions, smarter energy consumption |

8 ways for smarter energy use (and a way of saving £407* a year)

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Gwyneth

Being more energy efficient doesn’t mean sitting in the dark with a candle and bathing once a month. The smallest of changes can have an impact and, when you add it all up, it can make a difference. Electrical … Continue reading →

Posted in General Updates, How to... | Tagged energy efficiency, How to guide, save money, smarter energy consumption |

Universal Design – the skill and style of improving the flexibility in your home

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Gwyneth

It is a well-known and well-publicised fact that we are living longer. This is great news but, it brings with it a whole heap of dilemmas, one of which is the home. Take an objective look at your home – … Continue reading →

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Transform the conservatory at your North Wales home

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Gwyneth

Many years ago, the way to add much needed living space to a property was to add a conservatory. In a matter of days and usually within permitted development guidelines, the conservatory could be up and being used. The addition … Continue reading →

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5 Top Home Improvement Trends for 2015

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Gwyneth

When it comes to home improvement, there are a whole heap of things you can do to make your home the stylish haven you have always wanted. There are many trends on the horizon but, we have rounded up the … Continue reading →

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