A garage is often over looked as extra valuable space and is most of the time piled with junk, old bikes, Christmas decorations and anything else people don’t want to throw away. Rather than waste this space it can be quite easily turned into that office or home gym you always wanted or even an extra bedroom’ whatever you need the extra space for a garage conversion is a great option.
Another consideration is if you need to make mobility alterations to your home and require more single level living accommodation. A garage conversion can often be the most practical solution as an average sized garage would give adequate space for a good sized bedroom and en suite with a shower for easy access, or perhaps with a wet room, or if you already have a downstairs bathroom, a living/sleeping space could be created.
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An investigation into fire safety will be conducted by the London Assembly Planning and Housing Committee to assess whether the measures in place concerning timber framed and tall buildings, which are becoming ever popular construction features in new built properties, are adequate.
The review of fire safety comes following multiple fires within timber framed properties owned by Greenacre Homes. Greenacre Homes Ltd work with local housing associations and on developments that are publicly funded to build public sector housing developments. There have recently been two instances of fires that have swept through Greenacre Homes sites, one in November last year which resulted in 10 people suffering injuries at a site in Peckham made up of a block of flats, and a further incident at the start of January in Camberwell Station Road.
The second fire affected a five-storey building that was being constructed, damaging 75% of the building. Following the blaze, there were calls from fire chiefs for stricter measures to be put in place, and the review that the London Assembly Planning and Housing Committee will undertake will focus on timber framed residential properties rather than commercial properties.
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There are many different ways to attach a shelf to a drywall you will need to pick which method is appropriate for the weight of the shelf and what is going to be stored on it. If the shelf that you are going to hang it going to be light then plastic anchors will be fine, the plastic auger is like a screw and will attach into a pre- drilled hole and sit flush with the wall acting as an anchor.
You will need to make sure that the holes you drill are level. It is advisable to drill a pilot hole so that the drywall isn’t damaged when you screw the auger in place. Once you have done this for all the holes, line up the mounting bracket and attach a screw through each of the holes into the plastic anchors then simply tighten the screws and put the shelf onto the bracket.
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If your home is getting cramped and you could do with an extra bedroom or a home office then having a loft conversion is a great option. Loft conversions are generally cheaper and less hassle than an extension as you already have the fabric of the house there and there is often no building work involved.
The space in an attic or loft is roughly 30% of the total floor area of your home and most of the time all that is up there is a water tank or cylinder and some pipes that can be easily moved if necessary. Also in most cases there is no planning permission required, although it is always better to check with your local council. Read more…
Exposed pipework trailing across your bathroom wall, whether it’s waste pipes or water pipes, is not an attractive sight to behold, especially if you’re planning a new bathroom and want a new bathroom suite, tiles and flooring. The last thing you want is a blot on the bathroom design, and that’s exactly what exposed copper piping could look like.
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Whether it be your roof joists, timber frame of your home or wooden furniture, certain types of wood attract insects and larvae that will eat and damage the wood causing a costly repair or structural damage.
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When you need extra space to accommodate a growing family or you’ve just outgrown the space in your home and need another room, extending into a loft with an attic conversion can be an ideal solution. There are a number of considerations you should bear in mind however when planning your loft conversion so you can ensure your builders can give you the additional living space you want.
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When you need storage solutions for your home, especially the bedroom, choosing the most effective storage option is important, as well as considering the cost of the different furniture choices and not compromising on style.
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There can be a number of reasons why you may need to rehang internal doors in your home. Redecorating and painting your door frames with satinwood or gloss paint can lead to layers of paint building up over the years. This can subsequently result in your doors sticking in their frames when opening or closing rather than swinging freely and noiselessly.
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A local firm who specialised in shop fitting and joinery has been bought out for a massive £25 million. The company who has been about since 1973 (28 years) has been bought out by a private buyer Bill Morris. Read more…
