Smart home technology, while once just a revolutionary futuristic idea, is now a normal part of everyday life. Siri, text my wife and let her know I’ll be home late. Alexa, play baby shark for the kids. Google, find me an easy risotto recipe. Some of you may have your lights and thermostat connected also, […]
How to DIY Childproof All Internal Doors Within Your Home
So, your child has started walking, pulling themselves up using furniture and grabbing anything it sees. This part of a child’s life is so important for their development. Their eyes are opening to the world; they’re interested and amazed, and want to explore absolutely everything. Now is the time to start childproofing your home. There […]
How Do Keyless Door Locks Work?
Technology is expanding. We’re seeing robots in Japan and self-driving cars appear in markets across the world – scary right? With our ever-growing technology, our safety features are becoming more robust, more protective and a lot smarter. With safety at the forefront of our door specifications, we decided to take a closer look into keyless […]
The Best Smart Home Gadgets for 2020
Have you figured out what your New Year’s resolution will be yet? The most popular resolutions are usually around losing weight, travelling the world and saving for a house. But one that is steadily becoming more popular, is implementing smart gadgets into your home. Whether it’s to improve safety or create a tech-driven lifestyle, having […]
What to do when Snow Blocks Your Front Door
In the UK we see plenty of rain, but rarely does it get cold enough for snow to fall. In fact, it’s extremely rare for us to see snow that causes havoc to the external hardware on our homes. But, it doesn’t mean it won’t happen. As we rarely see enough snow that’ll cause damage […]
Creative Ideas for Over Door Christmas Card Displays
The festive season is nearly upon us, and that means it’s time to start decorating! Well, maybe not quite yet… You may start receiving Christmas cards from loved ones soon, but how do you display the cards at home? Do you place them over your fireplace? Incorporate them into your Christmas tree? Or, perhaps you […]
What are Rebated Doors?
Rebated doors have become extremely popular over recent years. They’re primarily used for internal double doors, however many households now use rebated doors for external use for their added security. Rebated doors allow you full control over the opening and closing of your doors. Their easy-to-control design means they’re perfect for replacing your patio doors. […]
The Benefits of Smart Home Technology
Nowadays, just about everything comes with the word ‘smart’ put in front of it. We scroll through our smartphones, we watch our smart TVs, and we monitor our energy usage through a smart meter. In fact, even things that you might not think of as being computerised come with smart features added: smart toasters, kettles […]
How to Repair and Prevent Door Rot
Rot is a problem that’s plagued timber for as long as human beings have been making things out of it. It’s especially troublesome in the case of doorways, which not only need to look great, but which also serve an important security function. Let’s take a look at rot in doors and how best to […]
How do I Modernise My Home on a Budget?
The words ‘home improvement’ might be enough to make many homeowners wince. After all, any significant renovation is going to come with an accordingly significant price-tag attached. In a lot of cases, the only way to get great results is to spend a bit (or more than a bit) of money. But that’s not always […]