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Changing your conservatory roof may seem a particularly daunting job but it doesn’t have to be. For Conservatory Roof Replacement Swindon, visit a site like Kingfisher Windows, suppliers of Conservatory Roof Replacement Swindon. Here are some signs you might be doing this sooner rather than later: Damaged roof tiles Perhaps the most obvious sign that your conservatory roof needs replacing is visual damage that may arise from time to time. If you notice that some roof tiles or shingles are damaged, corroded, or even disappear altogether, it will not be…

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Double glazing has definite, quantifiable benefits and can increase the comfort of your home. However, not all double glazing is the same, and not all windows are the same, so the case for double glazing should be evaluated for every home individually. Image Credit Savings on fuel bills Double glazing helps to keep the heat inside your home when the temperature plummets. Installing double glazing won’t immediately pay for itself in terms of energy bill savings, although if you remain in your home for a number of years the cumulative…

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Despite improvements in health and safety, construction sites are still risky places. Cranes pose a significant risk if proper precautions are not taken. The HSE reports that there have been 61 accidents involving tower cranes since 2001. In these, nine people died and 25 were seriously injured. This is not a situation any company wants, so here are some of the most common hazards. Image Credit Falling Loads The HSE says that falling loads present a significant potential for death and major injury. There are a number of possible reasons…

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Who dreams of escaping everyday life for a bit? If you and your friends have a free summer or are planning on doing a gap year, then why not go on a road trip? If a few of your group members can drive, you could swap car driving duties too – just make sure to add them to your car insurance. If you’re road tripping in the UK, there are plenty of amazing places to go to; you could visit an area that you and your friends have never been…

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When you’ve worked in retail for all of your working life, adjusting to another job will be a struggle; from constant sore feet due to standing up all of the time, to sitting down and typing away on a computer – it will certainly take time for you to adjust. Both jobs are very different; whilst retail entails a day of talking to customers face to face, and tidying up stock, office jobs typically involve talking on the phone, and attending meetings. If you are struggling with the transition from…

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With spring just around the corner, it will soon be time for green-fingered homeowners to start maintaining their lawns and gardens again. Image Credit The benefits of having your own lawn are plentiful; in fact, a Natural Papa article lists twelve health benefits of having a well-maintained lawn and garden, including physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. How can you keep your lawn lush and healthy this year to make the very most of it? Here are some tips on when and how to mow your lawn. Optimum length is everything…

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A recent social media trend has been focused on cleaning. People are going mad for cleaning videos, product reviews and following influencers on Instagram who offer cleaning tips. It seems people are celebrating their love for organisation. There are now websites and blogs dedicated to the love of all things neat and tidy, such as ‘Things Neatly Organised’ and ‘Apartment Therapy’. If you’re a self-confessed neat freak, then you’ll find a wealth of images on Pinterest and Buzzfeed for example. So, what is it about a minimalistic lounge or pencils…

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Leaving your home and moving into a care home can be a very distressing time for both the elderly person and their family, but there are things you can do to make the experience easier and far less stressful. Image Credit Visit in Advance One of the best ways to get a feel for a care home is to visit in advance and speak to the staff and other residents about their experience. It is a good idea to visit at different times of the day and consider making an…

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Having an ant infestation is not the world’s worst pest problem and ants don’t generally do much real damage. Most species of ants in the UK are harmless and actually serve a useful purpose – such as soil aeration or controlling destructive pests such as aphids. However, having ants roam around the house is unpleasant, and they can occasionally spread undesirable bacteria. If your ant problem is particularly aggressive, the key is to target the queen ant, and this can be very tricky because nests are often very hidden behind…

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Making your home warmer and more comfortable is more important than you might think. This may sound obvious, but we need to live in an environment where there is consistent warm temperatures, good ventilation and natural light, all essential for maintaining good health. It is well known that mouldy, damp environments can cause a range of health problems such as; nasal congestion, sore throat, wheezing or cough, sore eyes and skin irritation. Image credit More seriously, those with immune system problems can experience bad infections, particularly in the lungs when…

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