Installing a wet room is a sensible home improvement choice that, if done well, can improve your home’s value. Aside from being a smart choice for people with limited mobility, modern wet rooms can be stylish, modern, and extremely convenient. Level flooring means that they are easy to keep clean, but when it comes to…
Kitchen Heating Ideas For Winter
Heating a kitchen can be surprisingly difficult in the winter without adequate preparation. Depending on the size of your kitchen, ordinary heating may not be enough. You’re also not guaranteed to have any heating available in the first place. Many kitchens are designed without specific heating considerations nowadays. So, to keep your kitchen, here are…
House renovation: where to start when renovating a house
So, you’re thinking about renovating your house? House renovation is a topic capable of shaking most people’s nerves – there’s a lot of time, effort, and money involved in even the smallest projects. The overwhelming nature of renovation makes homeowners delay or postpone their plans indefinitely. But it doesn’t have to be as chaotic as…
Effective Heating: Your Complete Guide
In the midst of an alarming rise in climate change, investing in energy efficient heating is more important than ever. The heat we use to warm our homes around the world is the culprit of 40% energy-related carbon dioxide emissions[i], a shocking number that may have flown under your radar. However, choosing or creating an…
What to do with an underfloor heating leak
Underfloor heating leaks don’t happen often, but when they do, it can be quite a stressful situation. Leaving a leak, no matter how slight it is, can cause extensive damage to your floors and subfloor, which can be expensive to repair. So, what should you do if you have an underfloor heating leak? We’ll tell…
9 Innovative Garage Conversion Ideas for UK Homes
t’s time to clear out the clutter and come up with some garage conversion ideas that will transform your home garage into a usable space. Garages, especially in the UK, often become a dumping ground for tools, Christmas decorations, and sports equipment instead of fulfilling their original purposes of keeping cars safe and covered. In…
How to stop condensation
Condensation is nothing short of a pain, but with humidity levels hitting around 50 – 70% in most properties[i], it can sometimes feel inevitable. When winter creeps up on you and you start to see water droplets collecting on your window, you know you’re in for a long season of fighting dampness, mildew, and mould….
How does underfloor heating work?
If you’re asking yourself the question, “how does underfloor heating work?” you are in the right place. The team at Underfloor Heating Trade Supplies have put together this informative guide to explain in simple terms how underfloor heating actually works without any of the complicated, unnecessary jargon you might find in other guides. The basic…
Electric or water underfloor heating – which is best for you?
Underfloor heating has become more and more popular in recent years, being hailed as a more eco-friendly and cost-effective way to heat homes. But many people are unaware of the different types of systems that are available. If you need more information on whether to choose electric or water underfloor heating, this is the guide…
How To Save Energy at Home
The cost of living seems to increase with alarming regularity and many homeowners try to find ways to bring their household expenses down. While it may be difficult to lower some household costs, you can easily learn how to save energy at home. The average UK household consumes approximately 2,900kWh annually[i]. However, this usage can…