To me, the only drawback to having a really sunny back garden is the lack of shade when you need it. When my neighbours put some trees along his side of the fence we share, I was slightly alarmed that they’d be to0 close, cause shadow, make a mess, fall…
Lead Paneless New Windows Ring The Changes
I’m quite a nosy person generally – I prefer to say I’m very interested in other folk. To this end I have been known to sit quietly at a cafe table or on a town bench, pretending to just take the air when I am actually sussing out what everyone’s…
Changing Up To Stylish Garage & Front Door
In the last few months we’ve seen a major drive in replacement garage doors around the estate. We used to have the once smart painted metal or wood door that had to be pulled out and then pushed up to go over the ceiling of the garage. Gradually with use,…
Village Windows Should Reflect Quality & Authenticity
I was exploring one of the many outlying country villages the other day – with a chum and her dog. We were specifically checking out the flower-bomb event. Yep, I did say that. It’s one of these peculiar things that has sprung up in recent years to highlight a particular…
Palladian – The Most Perfect Symmetry
There are many aspects of window design that we rarely think of in our everyday lives. We simply accept they’re there. Very useful and lovely to look out of. Extremely useful for keeping out the cold and damp. But the style an finish of the windows dictates the style of…
Benefits Of A Good Replacement Door
There are only so many designs of upvc framed double glazing you can find anywhere. The doors are much of a muchness – the door furnitre also. They only need to give access to the house s0 there’s not a lot of scope to flash up the design. Some doors…
Thank Heavens For Wide Patio Doors
One of the best ways to appreciate a good working patio door is to try getting large and bulky items through one! I acquired two very attractive, plush and ultra comfortable sun loungers – just getting them home was a challenge. I got the folded frames into the boot with…
Pretty Lead Paned Window Effect With Curtains
When spring arrived, I decided it was a good time to change over the curtains and bedding in my master suite. Having had a dark blue scheme for several months, those first few really bright days reminded me that cream would be a lighter choice. Out came the various sets…