Author: Diane

Nice description

estate agent speakInteresting description of this house
the estate agent writes:
“I have to be very careful where I use descriptive adjectives such as ‘immaculate’ as ones interpretation may differ from another’s but I defy anyone to say that it is not justifiable for this beautiful presented deceptive three bedroom semi detached house. To see a couple whom are so house proud and not just house proud but also garden proud makes my job a joy to do. “

The lawn is amazingly neat and the house is very tidy and decluttered!

How to make your house warmer

Tesa Insulating Film for WindowsChilly this morning and it’s got me thinking about how you can make your house warmer. If you’ve got a listed building or are in a conservation area you might not be allowed standard double glazing (or triple glazing!) so you might have single pane windows still. If you have then you could look at some of the window film insulation products available to help you make your home more cosy in the winter – Tesa Insulating Film for Windows, Transparent 4 x 1.5 Metre (Maximum)
is at amazon and allows you to wrap your windows internally to give them some extra insulation value.
It has the disadvantage of needing to be kept on until Spring and that means you’ll not be able to open windows if you’ve covered them all over, but you could do the separate parts of the window and use draft excluder tape to ensure the windo fits snuggling.

window insulation is simple, easy to apply and can make a difference to how warm you’ll be this winter. With rising fuel costs it pays to start looking at what you can do to make your house more insulated.
Even blocking drafts from doors and windows can make a big difference to how warm you’ll feel so why not start this today!

Sypathetic listing

Milton House I read this listing and felt that it offered sympathy for the building. It’s a listed one in need of some TLC to bring it up to it’s full potential but it’s very lovely all the same. They’ve taken lost of photos of the features inside but not over-glossed it – it will need work which is listed and it strikes me as a very honest way of listing a property.

It’s a 7 bedroom house in Milton Damerel – a former vicarage!

The obvious potential of this property is there for all to see and I think this will be a really wonderful house given some love and attention. It’s a great size too! It is grade 2 listed and has lost of really amazing features like a 16th century fireplace, flag stoned flooring and original shutters
If you’ve always wanted to restore a beautiful building then Milton House might be the one for you.

DIY special offers

Silverline Pro Range 868861 12 Volt Drill DriverIf you love a bargain then you should visit this page at amazon as it’s where they keep their DIY & Tools Special Offers
DIY special offers

They have offers across their entire DIY and tool range and the offers vary all the time. This section is perfect if you are planning any DIY to improve your home and you’ll find a massive choice of power tool brands. It’s a great place to shop as not only do you have a great choice of products but also great prices and delivery offers. With tons of useful DIY tools you’ll find it a wonderful place to look for drills as gift ideas for the DIYer in your life.

Look out for their Lightning Deals in DIY & Tools too as these are very short term offers that you have to take advantage of on the spot!
Bathrooms & Plumbing – make the smallest room in the house the nicest!
Building Materials for all sorts of DIY jobs
Doors & Windows – handles and hinges – door furniture
Electrical switches and sockets
Fire Alarms & Home Security to help keep your family safe
Flooring to bring new life to your house – new flooring can transform a room and they sell underfloor heating to make life warmer!
Garden Tools & Equipment to allow you to have a well kept garden
Hardware is fixings to hold things together so all the screws and bolts you could ever want
Power & Hand Tools – the fun bit of DIY is the power tool section!
Workwear & Safety – to ensure you stay safe!



Don’t forget to keep your family safe they have nearly 8000 items in their Fire Alarms & Home Security range. This means they have every device imaginable from gas detectors, smoke alarms, CO detectors and fire exstinguishers, and security devices like CCTV and safes to keep everything in your home safe and sound.
It’s something I recommend you should add to your check list when you move house – as well as changing the locks, you should install smoke and CO detectors and that way you start your new life safely in your new home.

Why landlords have no excuse not to insulate

It’s shocking some of the a stories people tell of landlords refusing to put in even basic insulation in lofts, let alone cavity walls.

There’s no reason why they shouldn’t as there are grants and schemes available.
The Landlord’s Energy Saving Allowance page at Direct Gov is worth a look – if you’re renting and think your house needs more insulation then send the link to your landlord.

LESA is a tax allowance (not a cash payment) that allows you to claim up to £1,500 against tax every year.

Part of me wonders what other businesses are subsidies like this though.

Crown Paint

Crown PaintDid you know you can buy Crown paint at amazon? I didn’t until just now! And there’s 20% off their range of matt and silk emulsions from Crown as an introductory offer!
You can browse the paint range here Crown Paint online at Amazon.

Cost? 2.5L of Emulsion is £13.59

Crown has been making paint for many years. All their Crown Matt and Silk Emulsions are Breatheasy 99% solvent free–virutally odour free, allowing you to paint your rooms and start using them sooner!

To help you get the most from decorating with Crown paint they’ve made some videos too. These are useful if you haven’t painted before or just want to improve your skills to get a really fantastic finish.

Crown Paints: Top Tips
Choosing the Right Paint for the Job
Introduction to Preparation
Painting a Radiator
Using Stainblock Primer to Cover Tough Marks
Using MDF Primer on a Radiator Cover
Using Metal Primer Undercoat
Refreshing a Sideboard
Painting a Door
Painting Kitchen Cupboards

Why use paint?
Paint is cheap and effective at changing how your room looks.
It’s easy to paint! You just need brushes, a roller makes it quicker, and a ladder so you can reach the top of the walls.

It’s sensible to start doing round the edges with a brush and then fill in the colour. Read the instructions on the paint tin before opening it. Some paints need stiring and some don’t!
Amazon also sell Disposable Shoe Covers which can help you from walking paint on carpet in other rooms! They also have a massive range of brushes and rollers to make the job of painting easier.

Don’t forget if you’re in rented accomodation to get permission in writing from your landlord before repainting!

Tallentire

Tallentire, CA13Tallentire is a lovely looking house with some really fantastic features. The hallway and doors are excellent and the house has 11 bedrooms.
The staircase is very grand and it has a Peel Tower dating from the 13th Century! It’s a really beautiful property