The impact of this summer’s vote to leave the EU on the housing market remains uncertain. Although property values are rising, the rate of increase is slowing, says Halifax. The lender also reports prices fell by 0.2% between July an...
If you’re taking advantage of any end-of-season discounts to buy conservatory furniture in the sales, you’ll undoubtedly be on to a good thing! Here are a few pointers to help you nail the bargain-hunting: How you plan to use yo...
In the UK, we can’t seem to get enough of our glass houses – and there’s nothing new about this passion. As far back as 1843, when Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and the Duke of Wellington visited Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, t...
It seems that summer 2016 isn’t going out without a final blaze of glory, in the form of the heatwave currently sweeping much of the UK. This, of course, makes it an ideal time to be enjoying your conservatory. We know it won’t be...
We’re seeing a rise in demand for our services in the wake of the vote for Brexit, as homeowners increasingly decide to stay where they are and optimise their space, rather than moving house. Over the past year, we’ve noticed a sho...
Pressures on space and time, and the pace of technological change, are all altering the way we live now. But some of recent trends in living, such as orangeries, would make an earlier generation feel completely at home. Orangeries are...
The great British conservatory is, of course, something that has evolved over the ages, from the earliest glasshouses to today’s high-tech home improvements. The original glasshouses were first seen in this country in from the thirte...
There seems to be a current fascination with blending outdoor and indoor spaces, and of making the garden something that can be enjoyed all year round. After all, why should something that’s so central to the enjoyment of your home o...
For many UK householders, the installation of double glazing is one key way to bring heating bills down. You probably already appreciate that this type of window consists of two glass panes, separated by a layer of air. Single glazing...
One of the great things about conservatories is their versatility, and how they can enhance your home even if you don’t have a huge amount of space to play with. So if your conservatory is less than palatial, there are still many fu...