If you’re planning renovation to an existing building (or you’re planning on constructing a new one from scratch), you’ll need to contend with building regulations. This is true whether you’re a multinational planning a new headquarters on Canary Wharf or a family of four planning a kitchen extension. Building regulations are split into a number […]
How to Maximise your Living Space with Room Dividers
Open-plan living is great. It allows us to enjoy plenty of space, and disperses natural light throughout an interior. But sometimes all of that exposure can get a little bit much. For these instances, it’s worth being able to call on the services of one of those underappreciated home furnishings: the room divider. What is […]
How Do You Get Rid of Mould on a Door?
“Is mould dangerous?” is one of the first questions we’re often asked during discussions about managing and removing mould from doors. And the answer is that yes, it certainly can be. Most types of mould grow in damp conditions and appear as a collection of black, green or grey spots. Some of this mould is […]
How to Renovate Your Front Door
From an aesthetic perspective, there are few components of your home as important as your front door. It’s the first thing your guests will encounter when they come to visit, and for that reason, it deserves the occasional lick of paint. We should also consider that refreshing the finish on your front door will help […]
How to Thaw Frozen Door Locks
It’s getting to the time of year when mechanical things begin to start seizing up. Whether it’s the engine in your car or the hinges on your window, frost is bad news for complex contraptions. Water gets between the intricate moving parts, expands as it freezes overnight, and gradually wears things down. In some cases, […]
How to Hang a Christmas Wreath without Damaging Your Door
Ask a group of people what their favourite Christmas decoration is and you’ll get a group of different answers. Some people like the tinsel, others the fairy lights and the tree itself is of course very popular. My mother’s favourite decoration though was always the wreath. And as I get older, I have to confess […]
Quality of Life in Cities, As Art
Last updated on March 11th, 2019 at 03:32 pmThe quality of life experienced by individuals and societies can vary widely from place to place. Many different factors affect the comfort, health and happiness of the residents of global cities. Factors like hours of sunlight, rainfall, temperature, population density, pollution levels, areas of green space and […]
Clever Kitchen Updates: 6 Ideas For a Fresh New Look
Many of us are cursed by cluttered kitchens that we negotiate every day while making food and washing up, spaces that are crying out for a smart intervention that’ll introduce a little ergonomic sense to the room. Thinking smartly about how your kitchen could be optimised takes time that you might not have, so we’ve […]
4 Considerations to Achieve Stylish and Functional Open-Plan Living
Open-plan living is an ambition of many homeowners who dislike the boxed-off feel of a conventional home. Without these walls separating living and cooking areas, the space flows so much better, allowing for more interaction between family members and a more welcoming experience for guests. However, creating an open-plan space is much more complicated than […]
How to Prepare For Nuclear Fallout: A Survival Guide
If (and it’s a big if) you were to experience a nuclear blast, would you know what to do in the heat of the moment? It may seem extreme, but there are some people who are fully prepared for survival in the event of a full-on nuclear fallout and will spend large portions of their […]