Home Improvement

You may find it difficult to believe that the days will start getting longer in the Northern Hemisphere in just four short weeks. You can find yourself this time of year coming home on dreary days, or welcoming evening visitors in the dark. It’s neither safe nor inviting. But good lighting at your front entrance gives a warm and secure welcome to any who enter.

Mention outdoor lighting at this time of year and many people think of strings of lights. But why not go for a more elegant look that will continue to be appealing throughout the winter ahead?

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April 8th, 2008 | Tags: door, doorway, entrance, home deco, home design, interior decor, mudroom, porch, remodeling | Category: Home Improvement | Leave a comment

It is an amazing fact that uPVC double glazing was sold by the industry as a maintenance free product. While it is true the uPVC frame will last approximately 10,000 years before degrading, the mild steal and cast Zink moving hardware parts will last an average of 10 years before they start to fail.

The problem with window company guarantees:

i) Many window companies have gone out of business leaving the guarantees worthless,

ii) Most guarantees last about 10 years so end just when you need them,

iii) The guarantee in most cases only covers the hardware for 12 months and the uPVC for 10 years.

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March 23rd, 2008 | Tags: door, double glazing, furniture, GU, hardware, parts, pvc, PVCu, repair, spare parts, uPVC, window | Category: Home Improvement | Leave a comment