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Protecting Wooden Garden Furniture: Varnish or Paint?

Posted On: 17th April 2018

In the past, wooden garden furniture came in two colours - one was silvery grey as the wood weathered, and the other was brown if the wood had been creosoted. We no longer use creosote because it's environmentally harmful, and we no longer restrict our garden design to shades of brown and grey. A whole raft of great new products means that we can apply the same creativity to our garden furniture that we do to our houses. Continue reading →

Self-Employed: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Posted On: 23rd February 2018

More people in the UK are self-employed now than ever before. The number of people of self-employed workers in the UK increased from 3.8 million in 2008 to 4.6 million in 2015, an increasing trend started in the early 2000's. Making the choice to become self-employed is a gamble however. While there are advantages to working for an employer, for some people, the advantages of self-employment make it the right choice for them. If you're thinking of making the move to self-employment, this article will help lay out some of the key benefits and downsides: Continue reading →

The Best Wood Preservers On The Market (2018)

Posted On: 21st February 2018

This ones for the decorators! As you know, the weather in the UK is as unpredictable as a football accumulator these days. Therefore when it comes to preserving wood outside, we need to know what the best treatments are, especially when it comes to cost, effectiveness and longevity. Continue reading →

28 Tools Every Plumber Needs In Their Toolbox

Posted On: 24th January 2018

Nothing's worse than turning up at a job and finding out you don't have the right tools. So we decided to put together a list of essential tools that should be in every plumber's toolbox so you can focus on the job at hand:

QUIET PLEASE! We're Reducing Noise at Salamander

Posted On: 1st September 2017

Modern living can be a noisy business, whether it’s mobile ringtones, loud traffic or other people’s choice of music assaulting our ears. We all want to reduce noise pollution, especially in our homes. Salamander Pumps recognise that noisy pumps are a big ‘no no’ for householders, and that when installers and consumers are choosing a pump, noise is very much...

Planning Your Kitchen

Posted On: 8th August 2017

When you’re planning a new kitchen, you need it to be functional and practical and to make the best possible use of the space available. You’ll need to think carefully about your lifestyle and whether you need state-of-the-art innovation or heart-of-the-home cosiness. Do you want to create a space for entertaining or for the family to relax and kick back in? Will you have a utility room or do you need space for cleaning as well as cooking? Continue reading →

A Step By Step Guide To Adding An Extension Onto Your Home

Posted On: 17th July 2017

For more and more of us, going up, digging down or building out is becoming the savvy way to own the ideal home. Improving rather than moving makes a lot of sense. You can improve your current home and add value for when you eventually choose to move on. Continue reading →

How To Lay Decking

Posted On: 9th June 2017

Decking provides you with a fantastic multi-purpose surface for your garden and is easier and quicker to fit than paving. It gives a durable and long-lasting area and helps you make more of sunny spots or extends your usable space for dining. Continue reading →

How To Repoint Your Wall

Posted On: 10th May 2017

Repointing a wall may seem like a complex task and something which you’d need to employ a builder for. However, although it’s a time-consuming job, with the right tools and a bit of knowledge it’s something that can easily be undertaken by a competent DIYer. Continue reading →

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