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Home owners should shop around to ensure that they find the best deal for their energy supply(30/03/2010)
With many of the fixed and capped tariff offers coming to an end over the next couple of months, home owners are advised that they will need to shop around to ensure that they find the best deal for their energy supply. As such, Ratedpeople.com has indicated that home owners should look at all of the possible avenues where money could be saved, and consider investing in measures to reduce heat lost from their homes. Andrew Skipwith, Founder an... [more]
The boiler scrappage scheme is of great benefit to home owners(25/02/2010)
The new boiler scrappage scheme introduced by the government makes a new eco-friendly boiler far more cost effective according to Ratedpeople. The government proposal will seek to reduce the cost of installation of a new boiler, helping home owners to benefit from lower bills and a reduced carbon footprint. The onus is on home owners to make the most of the scheme. Many boiler and power companies have been swift to voice their approval of the... [more]
The maintenance of property drainage systems is imperative for homes susceptible to flooding(16/02/2010)
A healthy drainage system is vital in preventing water damage to properties for a number of reasons. One is that soil around foundations must be kept at the correct moisture level in order to preserve foundation integrity. This will reduce the risk of leaks forming, a problem particularly relevant to basement conversions or cellars. To achieve this, home owners must always ensure that their gutters are clear and are directing water away from the ... [more]
The bathroom is one of the most important rooms when it comes to selling a property(19/11/2009)
Bathroom hardware is continually evolving, and as such, there are now many different ways in which a bathroom renovation can make a home more appealing. A poor quality or even unclean bathroom is one of the biggest deterrents for buyers viewing their options on various homes on the market, and so it is of great importance that home owners make the most of their bathroom as a key sale asset. Installing a dual flush toilet or, even better, a wat... [more]
Home owners encouraged to improve the energy efficiency of their property(17/11/2009)
Due to the increase in focus on green issues, all homes offered for sale or rent require an energy performance certificate. The energy efficiency of a property depends on many things, one of which is insulation. Through improved insulation, a house will retain its heat much more efficiently during colder periods, enabling home owners to save money on heating bills whilst lowering the amount of energy needed to heat the property. Consequently, ... [more]
Reduce utility bills by using energy more efficiently and effectively(21/09/2009)
The average UK household spends around £305 a year on gas and £260 on electricity. However, cutting spend is much easier than many home owners may think and, can be done so without losing any of the warmth or comfort of their homes. Home owners could save up to £100 on utility bills every year by using energy more efficiently and effectively, according to Ratedpeople. By simply having a normal shower rather than a bath or power shower, the amo... [more]
A third of home owners intend to renovate their bathrooms or kitchens(13/07/2009)
According to a poll undertaken by Ratedpeople, more than 30 per cent of respondents have said that they intend to renovate their bathrooms this year with the help of trusted tradesmen in their area. The poll also revealed that renovating the kitchen was the second most popular home improvement project planned, receiving 28.8 per cent of the votes, followed closely by 18.5 per cent who are transforming their bedrooms, 14.5 per cent who are chan... [more]
Making a bathroom look warmer does not have to be an expensive process(12/06/2009)
Whether it is due to décor, the sanitary ware or the lack of carpet, bathrooms can often feel and appear to be one of the coldest rooms in the house. Making a bathroom look warmer doesn’t have to be an expensive process. One of the least expensive methods of making a bathroom immediately look warmer is to change the colour of the walls. Purples such as aubergine and violet are increasingly popular amongst home owners and provide the basis for ... [more]
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