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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 awards, this one’s for you. Colour of the Year is always a controversial contest, with rival awards from Crown and other paint-makers. But, like McVities and the Digestive Biscuit, there…
School holidays apparently see a spike in insurance claims – kids cause an average £176 of home damage a year, according to insurance industry figures from Policy Expert. More than a quarter of this damage is caused to paintwork and interior décor. A survey of parents found that the top excuse for causing damage in…
No I haven’t had a facelift, or botox… I am naturally beautiful and ageing gracefully… at least that is what my wife says… and they are laughter lines, not wrinkles! But, that isn’t to say that I wouldn’t consider it. This week I went to do an estimate for interior and exterior work at a…
This kind of weather makes people worry about everything from burst pipes to collapsing roofs. It also makes my workmen fight over who gets to work in the warmest houses. But there are points to watch out for in a cold snap that could save nasty bills later, so I thought I’d pass on what…
It’s summer, so I thought I’d write about wet rot. Poor preparation and painting (and neglect) of timber door and window frames is bad news for your property, but it’s good news for fungi. Poor painting means your wood gets wet, and wet wood gives fungus both a hearty meal and a cosy home. In…
It was a new word for me as well! It means “The condition which leaves millions of people in fear of dealing with cowboy tradesmen. Six in 10 people claim to suffer from the condition when forced to negotiate with plumbers, builders and roofers for a job on their property —Fear of rogue tradesmen” according to…