How To Update A Period Property

Old houses typically exude a certain charm and character that is hard to replicate with new buildings. However, if you live in a period house, you will appreciate the need to update a few things. To this end, the aim should be to strike the perfect balance between installing modern comfort features and retaining the charm and character that attracted you to the period house in the first place.

How To Update A Period Property

1. Poor Quality Insulation

The vast majority of old houses have poor insulation that leads to a huge carbon footprint and expensive bills. CosyHome Company reckons that a period home loses in 5 major ways:

  • Loft 10%
  • Floors 15%
  • Glass 20%
  • Walls 25%
  • Draughts 30%

You should consider updating the insulation to your home. Preferably, you should have the insulation professionally installed to ensure quality workmanship – they can use floor plan software to ensure they carry out the job correctly. … Continue reading >>>

Tips For Renting A House

It is very important to consider your requirements before you begin to search for your property. Be very clear about the area that you want to live in, the type you are searching for, which amenities you want to have near and what budget you have available.

Tips For Renting A HouseYour requirements:

  • Room, studio, house, flat
  • Location
  • Tenancy period length
  • Unfurnished or furnished
  • Number of reception rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms
  • Garden
  • Off-street parking

Set a budget

Get a manageable budget set up and then stick with it. Rental properties are marketed by letting agents either by stating the monthly rental price or weekly rental price. Try to not be tempted (or allow your agent to tempt you) into searching for properties that are beyond what you can afford comfortably.

Along with your rental costs, other related expenses need to be budgeted for. Those may include:

  • House contents insurance: this is something that you need
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What Will “The Office” Look Like 10 Years From Now?

It has happened time-after-time. As technology and lifestyle change, the concept of the office to torn apart and rebuilt as a new vision, a new way of getting more work done with less effort. Modern technology is the driving force. It is the catalyst which has driven changes over the last few decades, and the speed of change is not slowing down. The next round of big changes in offices is just around the corner. We have already seen the birth of robotic security guards and meeting rooms which are scheduled and controlled by apps, but that is just the start. Changes are coming fast.

What Will "The Office" Look Like 10 Years From Now?How are our offices and workplaces going to look in the future? We talked to 6 office design experts to find out what changes they expect to see over the next ten years. Here is what they had to say.

The Architect

Question: “What … Continue reading >>>

Top Tips On How To Look After Your Skin During Winter

Top Tips On How To Look After Your Skin During WinterIt is commonplace to take extra care of your skin during the summer; moisturising and buffing your skin to perfect is a must. However, as the hot days give way to chilly months, many people are tempted to hide their faces under layers of woolly layers and chunky scarfs and along with it, ignore their skin, which is not right.   Now the sun is coming back out and you need to get your skin ready for your beach dresses, we will delve into 8 expert tips to help you care for your skin.

#1. Make Use of Hydrating Cleansers

Believe it or not, cold weather can take away a lot of moisture from your skin. Add in the effect of central heating and your skin will suffer from bouts of dryness quite a lot. As such, it is important to add hydrating products into your skin care regime … Continue reading >>>

The Ultimate 2019 Bucket List Of Must-Do Family Activities

Looking for ways to make 2019 the best year yet as a family? Herein, we will explore a list of activities that feature fresh air, challenges, and a lot of family fun wherever you are in the UK. If you are looking to map the rest of the year and make resolutions to make memories as a family, this is the only bucket list of family activities that you need.

The Ultimate 2019 Bucket List Of Must-Do Family Activities

Have The Most Exciting Family Break Ever

Admittedly, everyone looks forward to a holiday. You are bound to get excited right from the moment you book the holiday to the moment finish packing for the vacation. That said, you do not have to go abroad to enjoy a fantastic holiday thanks in large part to the numerous stunning staycation destinations all around the UK. To sweeten the deal, the holidays are jam-packed with family fun. You can opt for a … Continue reading >>>