Unique materials to use in your garden

If you are planting a new garden, it can be a fun to plan some specific features such as artwork and sculptures that add additional interest and focus garden users on a certain part of the yard. If you want to have a unique feature, why not use some less commonly used building materials like the ones listed below.  Perspex Perspex and other clear plastics can be a great option for landscape features. [Read More]

4 Options for Dealing With Rising Damp

Rising damp can cause a variety of cosmetic and structural problems when it develops in your home. It is therefore important for you to know your options in case you have this problem. This article discusses some of the possible solutions that can help to deal with rising damp in buildings. Insert or Repair the Damp-Proof Course A damp-proof course is a thin strip of concrete that is located close to the bottom of walls. [Read More]

The Strangest Things Ever Found in Skips

Most people use bin hire as a way of disposing of rubble from construction or waste from a house clear-out. However, people around the world have found some pretty strange things in skip bins. Here are a few of the most curious examples.  16 fancy pigeons In 2012, a skip outside a restaurant in Miami, Florida was found to contain a shipping box holding 16 pigeons. Not only were these pigeons in an unusual place, they weren't just any pigeons: they were racing pigeons worth thousands of US dollars. [Read More]

Simple Pros and Cons of Various Forms of Window Dressing

A room's window dressing, meaning what is used to cover the windows, is very important. Window dressings can help to insulate the home and block hot sunlight during wintertime and help to prevent cold air from passing through the glass during winter. Window dressing can also enhance the look of a space or even detract from it. Note a few simple pros and cons of various forms of window dressing so you can make the right choice for every space in your home. [Read More]