Have you ever had a leaking tap with a constant drip that drives you to distraction? If you have, there’s a good chance you will have called a local plumber to arrange a quick and easy repair. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same level of common sense. Whether it’s pride, curiosity or just a tight […]
Four fantastic ways to accessorise bathrooms in Oxford
When you are in the process of putting together ideas for your ideal bathroom in your Oxford home, you tend to agonise over which tiles to use, the design of shower head you want most and how to configure it all for maximum functionality. One aspect of bathroom design that we sometimes overlook is how […]
Why Upgrade Your Home With High-tech Plumbing?
Most of us don’t think about the plumbing system until a pipe bursts or a toilet backs up. However, modern high-tech plumbing upgrades are amongst the hottest remodelling trends to boost your homes value and provide cost-saving benefits. You can save more! Eco-friendly heating options will help you do your bit for the environment but […]
How can you Prevent Boiler Corrosion?
Corrosion is basically the reverting of a metal to its ore form. Corrosion at some point in time is probable with all products that are made from steel or iron. Boiler corrosion generally occurs when the boilers water alkalinity is low during routine operations. If left untreated, it can affect the boiler and result in […]
Brian Watt Partners – Our guide to loft conversion
Rising prices are making it difficult for homeowners to relocate, so converting a loft into a liveable space is a great idea. If sustainable materials are used, they will also reduce the energy costs. There is no other form of home improvement that costs so comparatively little yet adds so much to the value of […]
Why my boiler is leaking?
Most of us are not heating engineers and therefore do not have an understanding of the basic causes of boiler leaks. If your boiler is leaking, you should NEVER try DIY repairs. As soon as you notice a boiler leak you should shut off the gas and water supplies to your boiler. Then you call […]
Cut down on energy bills, with energy efficient extensions
When you need extra space for home, office or for anything else, moving is an option but for most homeowners this doesn’t make sense as they may be settled or unwilling to make such a large financial sacrifice. A home extension can be the perfect solution for this situation. It enhances your home, adds value […]
Basement conversion – Why move when you can improve?
Most of the homeowners in UK want more space in their home and there are various methods to get that extra space. A Basement conversion is one of those methods. Depending upon the location and style of basement conversion, one can also increase the value of their home. So why move to a new home […]
Ideas/considerations when extending a narrow kitchen
If you’re a homeowner and want to make the most of your narrow kitchen, extensions offer a potentially neat solution. Extending a kitchen is a great way to improve your home and in addition to cooking, an extension can provide an area for dining and relaxing. As a kitchen extension takes time and financial investment, […]
Interesting Home Ideas For Autumn
In addition to those pre-winter heating and insulation checks, Brian Watts in Oxford have come up with a number of maintenance and renovation projects which are perfect for this time of year. From a simple gutter clean, lagging pipes and resealing draughty doors and windows, you may also be ready for an efficient new energy […]
