We were shocked to learn about items from the British Museum going missing last week. But just in case you’ve been offered some old marble […]
Decorators tips & pearls of wisdom – from the man on the ladder
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Ready for Summer? Whatever the weather and the news throw at us over the next few months, the Parvin headquarters is already a hive of activity. […]
I decided to donate my front-row seat for the Coronation to someone more in need. Perhaps you did the same. Imagine trying to find parking […]
On a quiet trip round Homebase I noticed how easy modern paints are supposed to make our lives. One Coat, No Preparation, Perfect Finish…. If […]
For a while there it seemed like summer would go on for ever, just like an old Beach Boys record. But here we are, back to […]
I asked an online painting app to imagine a robot painting the living room. It didn’t miss a beat, and came back with an image […]
If walls could talk! I’ll swear that one of my walls mutters and curses under its breath, and keeps threatening to sue me for negligence. Nobody likes a […]
Dog owners tend to look like their pets, so I was wondering whether houses and their owners also look alike. A quick glance down my […]
Smaug, the dragon made famous by JR Tolkein, famously slept on a massive hoard of gold in his cavernous cellar. Tolkein’s writeup of Smaug is somewhat unflattering. It suggests he […]
Paul Simon got all the news he needed on the weather report, and he has a point. If too much Carbon Dioxide wasn’t bad enough, […]
They say it’s easy to mock. And, in the words of comedian Steve Wright, maybe that’s why we enjoy it. I came across these home decorating examples […]
Might as well face up to it – the closest we’re likely to get to a South Sea Island this summer is a trip to […]
We hear a lot about the value of a fresh coat of paint to raise property resale price, but according to survey we value artistic […]
All the talk is about coming out of lockdown. When that happens, beware: house guess can’t be far behind. Stock up on biscuits – and […]
I may or may not be still in the running for Parvin Household Husband of the Year. but if you like to follow the annual […]
It’s probably not going to solve the worldwide coronavirus problem overnight, but it’s good to see some developments that look as if they will help. […]
I hope you managed to enjoy some summer holiday, and got back safely. We put a world map on the wall. I gave Mrs. Parvin […]
he UK property market is breaking records since the end of lockdown. ‘Sales agreed’ across the country from mid-July to mid-August add up to more than £37 […]
As part of the Construction Industry we are still able to carry out certain types of decorating work during the Lockdown. This includes much exterior […]
Painting and decorating won’t kill viruses – although that might not be too far off: the International Space Station currently has it’s toilet doors covered […]
All this water can cause endless problems, and it can be a real headache to get rid of the effects. I hope you’ve escaped any […]
Landlords and Property Management Agents sometimes ask our advice for maintaining paintwork in apartment blocks. This includes in-between tenancy commercial decorating as well as regular […]
This is the time of year when you might start to notice any defects or problems with your external decorating. Cold weather, high winds, frost […]
Already the phones at Parvin Towers are ringing off the hook. Can you park a van outside our house until the election’s over? Or lend […]
It’s a question that comes up frequently. With Farrow & Ball paints often costing twice or three times as much as comparable Deluxe and Crown […]
You heard it here first. Before even the first sighting of a Santa, before a single sparkle of tinsel in a shop window, I can […]
I tried DIY brain surgery once. My very good friends have pointed out that perhaps I should have saved up for a professional job. But British Gas, […]
For once I’ll be serious. At least for a bit. If you own property in London you probably keep a close watch on property price […]
Call me biased, but I’ve always loved the Fulham and Putney area. It’s about as close to the centre of London as you can get […]
We recently completed a large school redecorating project for the Florida State University London annexe on Great Russell Street. The work included 24 student flats, […]