Moving house can be an exciting but also daunting task. From packing up your belongings to organizing logistics and settling into your new home, there are numerous things to consider. To ensure a smooth transition during this hectic time, having […]

When it comes to hand drying in public restrooms, the debate between hand dryers and paper towels has been ongoing. In this article, we aim to dispel the common myths associated with hand dryers, showcasing their numerous advantages over traditional […]

There are many rules and regulations surrounding the ‘building’ trade and just about every associated industry.  There are the roofers and gutterers;  soffits and fascias;  chimney pointers and flashing installers etc, all above the actual property itself.   Working on these […]

The very phrase, building, conjurs up visions of blokes in overalls, safety helmets perched at a jauty angle, if preent at all.  Some of the more established building folk were still of the mindset that they didn’t need these fussy […]

It’s incredible to look around the midlands industrial area here.  It was once full of boot making factories and the many rows of back to back houses have gradually been restoried and refurbished.  The only drawback is the serious lack […]

Our town is one of those that only sprung up as a result of a particular industry in the laste 1700s and again in the late 1800s.   The boot and shoe trade has dominated life in this area for a […]

Just at this minute there is a national emergency of such enormity that some of the events of the last world ware pale into insignificance.    Being in complete lockdown for however many weeks, means that all building work has […]

The majority of houses built in much of the UK use the masonry system which is also known as brick and block.    This differes slightly in Scotland where they tend more towards the timber framed system.   Many self build systems […]

I’m sure it must be very difficult to keep ones ideas withinreasonable expenditure when refurbishing or remodelling a building.  It must be even more of a headache when an architect is involved in maybe a new build project.  I cannot […]

When I was growing up my father was in the forces – sometimes we were allowed to join his posting, wholly dependent upon the quality and stock of the married living quarters.  The rest of the time Mum lived with […]