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Sustainable & Renewable

Sustainable and renewable homes are quickly becoming a necessity, more than they are a luxury. With increasing pressure from Government and non-government bodies to increase our use of renewable energy sources, while also making our homes more efficient, it is useful to consider this while developing your extension or conversion projects. From initial installation, through to sale-value, sustainable and renewable homes have increasing value, beyond the obvious monetary.

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InspirationSustainable & RenewableYour home

These Three Types of Plants Can Transform Your Living Space

Your home is your sanctuary, your refuge and it’s meant to bring you both comfort and delight. How you design and style your home is really important and this includes the greenery! The addition of houseplants can transform your home entirely and are not only strikingly beautiful, but they’re also good for your health! They have the ability to change our mood, making us feel more relaxed and calm to build a home into a  sanctuary. When plants breathe they release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, cleaning and purifying the air.   Here are three types of houseplants that can…
Dave
5th November 2020
InspirationNew buildsSustainable & RenewableYour home

Boosting Sustainability in Your Projects

Environmental decline is a huge issue which is capturing the attention of people worldwide. As such, people are increasingly looking for ways to be kinder to the planet in all areas of their lives and looking into boosting sustainability in projects. We find that more people are looking to add some sustainable elements to their home extensions or build, as this is the perfect time to incorporate them. Here we have a few tips for those looking to be more sustainable in their own home improvement projects.   Upcycling Upcycling is the art of taking old pieces of furniture and…
Dave
26th May 2020