Roller Garage Doors

Now that it gets dark so early many people think about buying an automatic garage door to give them the security and peace of mind of being able to drive into their garage without getting out of their vehicle.

Obviously as well as security there is the convenience of not getting wet or cold. Simply press the remote control and you Roller Garage Door will be open for you by the time you get down your driveway.

With the current economic climate people are spending their money on improving their homes and as such, the entire Garage Door market is booming. however people are very price conscious and this had led to a new range of cheap Garage Doors that allow people on a budget to purchase.

If you are looking for a quality Roller Garage Door that is going to provide maximum security, last a long time, running smoothly and looking good then you really  need to avoid the cheaper markets all together. It the age old saying of “you get what you pay for” costs have to be cut from somewhere to offer these cheaper prices.

With many of the quality Roller Garage Doors offering promotions such as the Winter Sale now really is a good time to look at buying a garage door. With this increase in competition, the bigger players are now offering deals that provide discounts never seen before.

Sun Awnings – The Best Time To Buy?

Well it has been a while since the last post. The summer has been a great disappointment for us in the UK as we have had poor weather for many years and this year we were promised something special. Unfortunately the sunny days have been few and far between and inconsistent weather has been prominent.

There is still a chance for some sun still this year and those who were planning to invest in a Sun Awning product may find that this poor summer has really worked too their advantage when considering a purchase of a Sun Awning. Continue reading

Why Choose A Glass Veranda?

A Glass Veranda can be the perfect extension to your home. But why is this?

Many people like to extend their homes with the addition of a Conservatory. In theory this is a great idea, you can enjoy your garden under shelter and have a new usable room to your property.

Unfortunately, in reality most conservatories are not used as they are extremely cold in the winter months and on the hot summer days they are as hot as an oven.

A Glass Veranda offers a unique kind of extension to your home

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Patio Sun Awnings – Sun Protection

Most people ejoy getting outdoors, especially in the summer on a nice sunny day. The problem with this is that the Sun’s rays are so damaging to the skin and with the mid day sun, damage can occur much quicker that you would expect.

With skin cancer on the rise it is now more important that ever to ensure that you are protected from the UV rays of the Sun.

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External Window Blinds – Sun Screens

Generally we all look forward to the summer hoping that we are due hot weather with consistent sunshine.  We do tend to forget how uncomfortable the hot weather can make our homes.

Exterior Sun Blinds can offer your home protection from the sun without blocking out the light or even the view from the outside world. There are several choices when it comes to external sun blinds, whether it is window sun blinds, patio blinds or conservatory blinds.

Sun Screens

Sun Screens are an exterior sun blind that when retracted lives in a small cassette of about 3 inches fitted externally, above your window. When the sun gets too bright or the heat too intense then you simply press a button and the exterior sun screen lowers itself outside of your window.

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Sun Protection – Sun Awnings

Here in the UK today the sun is shining. Yesterday the sun was out for most of the day. It still feels a little cold when it clouds over but with the sun out it really feels like summer is well on the way.

Even the media are now saying that the forecast for this summer is looking really good so if they are correct, the UK could get a nice long hot decent summer which will lift everyone’s spirits

As I sat out in the sun yesterday I could feel myself burning. This is a real danger to everyone, especially us with fairer skin. Sun protection is a must in this weather as it will not take long to get burned and the implications later in life can have serious effects.

Sun Awnings can offer this type of sun protection by Continue reading

Conservatory Roof Blinds

So far in the UK we have had a few nice days of sun where finally it is warm enough to sit outdoors without wrapping up in a coat or jumper. This gives good signs that we will get the summer that we so deserve!

Anyone who owns a conservatory will have got their first tater of how ridiculously hot their conservatory gets as soon as the sun starts shining. This is the problem with a conservatory – the temperature goes from one extreme to the other. One moment it is freezing cold, the next, stuffy a stiflingly hot.

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Patio Awnings

A lot of homes have patios – in theory, great for barbecues, great for outdoor dining or just sitting down enjoying the outside world. However the weather in the UK often lets us down and  prevents people getting outside.

When we finally get some nice weather often the patio area can only be enjoyed early morning or late afternoon as the heat of the sun makes it uncomfortable and the ever growing risk of the sun’s UV rays make it unsafe to sit outdoors.

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Sun Screens – Keep Your Home Cool

A relatively new home improvement concept is the External Sun Screen.

As the name suggests these Sun Screens are installed out the outside of the window. The principle reason for this is they stop the heat of the sun before it hits the glass. The special type of fabric reflects most of the sun’s power away keeping your home cool.

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DIY Sparks Sex War


 

An online poll asking who is better at DIY – men or women – has erupted into a fierce battle between the sexes. The poll is featured on the home improvement and DIY website www.lets-do-diy.com. And the huge response it has generated seems to indicate that the most explosive area for gender conflict has shifted from the traditional battleground of driving ability to DIY.

 

The website’s editor, John Burry, says: “We thought asking if men or women were better at DIY would provide lets-do-diy.com with a little light relief, but both sexes appear to have very strong views on the subject.” Continue reading