If you are looking to replace your loft hatch or perhaps want to install a loft ladder then you’ll need to take measurements to ensure you buy materials of the correct size. Most homeowners wonder if there is a standard loft hatch size. While there is a standard loft hatch …
It wasn’t all that long ago that driveway bollards almost exclusively belonged on commercial property only. Finding driveway bollards that secured and protected residential driveways just wasn’t something that happened all that much. It wasn’t something that a lot of homeowners were looking for. Today, though, nothing could be further …
Believe it or not, the UK has some pretty strict regulations when it comes to the installation of handrails. On this page, we want to give you an introduction to some of the handrail regulations that you may need to pay attention to. Do bear in mind that these regulations …
The front door to your home is not just the entrance path into your home, it’s the main defence against intruders. There are many options when it comes to choosing a front door, but a well-reinforced composite door is the most secure. Read this article to find out more about …
A common variant on the the ‘no vehicles’ sign. This one is different: it specifies ‘no motor vehicles’ so, despite the words ‘pedestrian zone’, it’s permissible to ride a bicycle in this zone, essentially indicating a route for pedestrians and cyclists. . A panel beneath may give the zone’s hours of operation, …
Would it shock you to learn that annually, around 75,000 cars are stolen in the UK? That equates to around one every seven minutes! It may be much more difficult to steal a car today, thanks to modern technological advances but savvy thieves will always find a way. However, when …
There are lots of things to think about when it comes to monitoring your home for unwanted activity. For some people, having a driveway alarm is merely a way to monitor pets coming and going whereas for others it forms part of a more complex security system that helps alert …
We live in a world where almost everything has the option to be ‘smart’; your TV, your laptop, your fridge…even your lighting. Technology has advanced so much in the last decade that for many people, we are living in an alien world. So, when it comes to choosing smart lighting, …
When it comes to outdoor lighting options, there are a lot to choose from. But if you are looking for something convenient then remote control outdoor lights are the way forward. You won’t need to worry about motion sensor activation or relying on a switch, you’ll be able to illuminate …
Outdoor illumination is essential for two reasons; safety and the ability to see what you are doing when you return home in the hours of darkness. Moreover, outdoor garage lighting can add a pleasing aesthetic to your home and many see it as the final touch to a beautiful entranceway. …