http://www.home-blog.co.uk/rss.php?w=new Home Blog - helping you with daily DIY tasks. Fix or install things by yourself. Your daily guide to solving household problems. en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:43:13 +0100 Home Blog RSS http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=136 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=136 New rules apply to paving over your front garden under regulations that came into effect from 1 October 2008. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=135 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=135 Under new regulations that came into effect from 1 October 2008 a loft conversion for your home is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=134 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=134 Electrics in the home should be checked every ten years, because in less time than you may think, the electrics can become damaged or worn through general wear and tear. If the electrics in your house have been checked before, a notice will usually be fixed on or near the fuse board recommending the next inspection date. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=133 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=133 Thousands of homeowners are building upwards and outwards - and some are building down into cellars. The reason? Because it can be a lot cheaper than moving. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=132 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=132 When having windows and doors replaced, homeowners MUST comply with current thermal performance standards and ensure that they get a certificate of compliance from FENSA or from Local Authority Building Control.FENSA currently works with over 9,000 Registered Businesses throughout England and Wales.An independent report commissioned by the Government found FENSA to be the most successful of all competent person schemes to date in the UK, across all industries. FENSA is the leading brand recognised by consumers, all Local Authorities, industry and Government. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=131 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=131 THINK YOU NEED A RE-ROOF?Think again! 75% of consumers find that a protective roof coating is sufficient, saving you unnecessary disruption and unnecessary cost. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=130 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=130 Act on CO2! Do you bit to save the environment and pay less for your utility bills with Quotatis.Quotatis offers 6 ways to reduce your CO2 footprint and reduce your energy bills. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=129 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=129 An Englishman's home is his castle, but what do you do when crime levels are soaring and you want to protect yourself from burglars when you are going on holidays?Quotatis reminds you of 4 things to check before you leave. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=127 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=127 Make your house a home this year. Create more space and give your rooms a makeover. QUOTATIS has an extensive database of contractors ready to quote for you. We vet all our contractors, so you can spend your time concentrating on the things you really enjoy doing. By using QUOTATIS contractors you can be assured that their work will meet your requirements. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=126 http://www.home-blog.co.uk/blog.php?bid=126 The New Year brings New Year’s resolutions with Home Improvement being on top of many peoples list. Make your house a home this year!   QUOTATIS has an extensive database of contractors ready to quote for you. We vet all our contractors, so you can spend your time concentrating on the things you really enjoy doing. By using QUOTATIS contractors you can be assured that their work will meet your requirements. We are a FREE consumer service, visit our website to view our extensive list of trades we cover - www.quotatis.co.uk.   Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100