New Properties and Planning Reforms During Pandemic Recovery
Will Fast-Tracking Building Approvals Kickstart The Economy? The government has pledged to overhaul the planning system from September in a bid to offer a lifeline to the dying high street trade. As the economy struggles to find a way out of the pandemic, the Prime Minister is urging the UK to forge ahead with plans to ‘build, build, build’ in a bid to kickstart recovery. Along with heavy investment into the hope of a ‘greener’ and...
Roofs Are Important: Here Are Just 3 Reasons Why
Why It’s Important To Look After The Staple Feature Of The Home It goes without saying that a roof is a staple feature of many homes. Above all, it provides a protective shelter; however there are so many more reasons as to why a roof is so important, and why you should take great care of it. There are of course many reasons as to why roofs are so important, but Lichfield Waterproofing, the roofer Sutton Coldfield specialists with...
How to prevent mice and rats in your home during lockdown
As if we didn’t have enough to contend with during lockdown – whether you’re desperately trying to keep the kids entertained, or work from home whilst your neighbours are doing DIY – it seems like more of us than ever are having to deal with infestations of rats and mice in our homes. A recent survey by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), has revealed an increase of 51% and 41% respectively, in domestic settings. With the...
What products are safe to use when cleaning your upholstery?
Whether it’s a red wine stain, or a year’s worth of grease and grime, there comes a point where your sofa or chairs will need cleaning. However, not all cleaning products are safe to use on your upholstery and understanding exactly what can and can’t be used for upholstery cleaning is crucial if you want to avoid permanently damaging the fabric. Many shops sell cleaners which are suitable for use on most fabrics. The following natural...
How to prepare your garden for spring
With so many recent storms and freezing nights, it feels like spring and summer are never going to arrive. However, spring is just around the corner and when it comes to prepping your garden, it’s the perfect time to get started. Having a luscious summer garden is a dream for many Brits, but the groundwork for this begins way before the summer months. While spring is when most planting begins, preparing your garden needs to start now....
