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How Home Renovations Can Affect How Much You Pay on Home Insurance

A lot of people will make renovations to their houses without thinking about how it will affect their insurance premiums. But you should expect changes to your property to affect insurance costs since they can make your home more valuable or secure. Making an addition to a house should logically cost more in insurance since you’ll be adding liveable space which comes with added risk. You should also know that some renovations could lead you to save money on […]

How to Buy Materials for Your Home Remodelling Project

If you are planning the remodel of your home and are considering the materials you need to buy, congratulations! Likely, you have sketched ideas, drawn up plans, sent off paperwork, applied for permission, scheduled contractors, even picked out some new curtains! You’ve done a lot of hard work already and it’s easy to get carried away in the excitement of it all. However, one of the most important things you need to do in a home remodelling project is […]

Are solar lights worth it?

In modern outdoor decorations, it is common to find items that are designed to create a more interesting atmosphere with the use of light. A good example of this is the use of sunlight to recharge batteries to brighten up outdoor areas at night. Solar wall lights are interesting options for saving energy, but how do they work?

A solar-powered light fixture needs a good electrical power generating board (preferably with a rechargeable battery) and a system containing a charge […]

Robotics in Construction: Applications and Benefits

Robotic arms have long been a part of the manufacturing industry, while drones for surveillance and fumigation are common to see in agriculture nowadays. However, the advances made in robotic engineering are prevalent in a much broader capacity than what most of us realize. From a business perspective, that’s good news for construction and real estate as well. The right implementation of automated machines can reduce expenses, accidents, and errors down to almost zero. A look through the various […]

The History and Architecture of the Office

Did you know, in an average working lifetime, you will spend between eighty thousand to one hundred thousand hours in an office? That’s quite a staggering figure. Further to that, how much effort do you put in to make your office a better environment better for your employees? It’s a quite a sobering question, yet one that is worth asking yourself. Office life has faced massive changes over the years, especially over the last two. The Covid-19 pandemic has […]

Are Professional Consultant Certificates still worth the risk for architects?

An architect practice recently reported an eleven-fold increase in the cost of its professional indemnity insurance as the fallout from the Grenfell Tower fire continues to shake up the market.

While most in the industry are aware of the astronomical cost increases, not everyone knows how steep the renewal increases are.

A survey ran by RIBA from June to early July 2021 indicated that the issue of PII increase is more than just an exorbitant business expense- it is a real threat to their business.

While there […]

Water Leaks: Everything You Need To Know

In order to enjoy the absolute necessity of having running water at our disposal, our homes carry a complex network of pipes, fittings, tubes, and other components. After all, we need to have a functional kitchen sink, bathroom sink, shower, toilet, and different water-reliant appliances. However, as with anything else, wear and tear will slowly eat at the plumbing and potentially lead to unexpected water leaks and other serious issues. If not treated promptly, water leaks and water build-up […]

Home Renovations: Things to Think About Before You get the Builders In

First-time buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to get on the property ladder. House prices are soaring, which is why a lot of people are opting for cheaper homes that need a little work done. Renovating a home can often be a big undertaking, but it is worth it because you get to make the house your own. However, before you rush into getting the builders in, there are a few things you should think about.

Financial Considerations

Obviously, there are […]

4 Things to Consider Before Deciding Where to Place Your Shed

It may sound like a simple affair to pick a suitable location to build a shed on, but it takes more careful thought and consideration than some might think. So if you’re struggling to find the ideal area, don’t worry—focusing on a few key factors will help guide your decision. In this article, we’ll discuss a few things you should consider to ensure that you choose the best place for your shed. Continue reading if you want to learn […]

The complete guide to galvanised steel

Galvanised steel is one of the most commonly used metals in industry. It’s used both indoors and out and is known for its reliability and weather resistance.

But what is galvanised steel? How is it made? How is it used?

If you’re planning a project and are wondering whether to use plain steel or galvanised steel, this guide can help.

We’re going to explain what galvanised steel is, how it’s made, its key properties and how you can use it.
What is galvanised […]