Flooring Tips, Advice & News

For many people, the modern conservatory is the perfect way to create more space in your home without the need for relocation, providing you with a perfect place to soak up the sun in the warmer months of the year What’s more, in 60% of cases you don’t require planning permission to have one built and they can add a great deal of value to your property if executed properly When it comes to the flooring in your conservatory, it’s important that you think carefully about which option you choose Wooden flooring is one of the most attractive and timeless types of flooring out there but sadly it’s not always the best option for a conservatory setting This is because the heat in a conservatory can fluctuate from hot to cold which spells bad news for wooden floors

Buying property in order to let it out has grown in popularity in recent years, spurred on by a healthy rental market with increasing demand for homes and only a limited supply of them available Many people are now turning to letting property as a way of investing for their futures, ensuring that they can live comfortably in their later years Those who have found success with buy-to-let properties have even begun purchasing more property and turning their secondary earner into a full-time career However, the process of buying property to let it is not always simple and it is rare for a landlord to make it through the experience without a few headaches along the way From troublesome tenants to confusing health and safety regulations and expensive agency fees, there are lots of things to get your head around

A hardwood floor is one of the most sought after features among homeowners While more affordable types of flooring can mimic solid wood, the unique shapes, textures and tones of natural solid wood is something that can never be 100% matched However, while solid wood flooring is luxurious and versatile it is not indestructible In fact there are more than a few different ways that you can cause damage to your wonderful wooden floor if you don’t take special care in looking after it Here are 8 mistakes that you need to avoid making

With more and more people opting for open-plan layouts in their homes, the importance of well-crafted flooring transitions is becoming more and more evident   Traditionally homes have been built with separate rooms that have their own self-contained identities with their own wallpapers, carpets and unique individual styles However in present times one of the most sought-after features of a home is an open plan kitchen, dining room or living space Open plan spaces allow for a spacious, free moving style of living However, even with open plan spaces it is still important to have variation between spaces, not only to offer some texture but also for practical reasons

Slipping and falling are common causes of injury for elderly people and as you get older it becomes harder and harder to recover from a nasty accident This is why lots of thought should be given to the type of flooring that you have installed in your home if you are worried about slips and trips, or perhaps if you are choosing flooring for an elderly relative’s home First of all, it is important to note that, regardless of what type of flooring you decide to have installed, it must also be installed properly and by professionals   A carpet that is lose, saggy and badly fitted can move under your feet and cause you to fall Should you be carrying hot food or drinks then this could result in a very nasty accident

While it’s sad to see the sun pack its bags at this time of year, the autumn and winter brings with it a whole host of opportunities for adventures You now have the chance to wrap up warm and enjoy a muddy walk around the countryside Unfortunately, while a brisk walk and dose of country air can do wonders for our physical and mental health, the same can’t be said for our carpets which can fall victim to muddy boots and paws Here are a few ways to protect your rugs and carpets during cold and wet weather Sweep oftenDebris from outside can quickly bed its way into your carpet fibres, which can make it appear dirty even after vacuuming