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In the UK, one of the most common reasons for a dispute between neighbours comes over boundaries. There is a common misconception that the right boundary side of the property is your responsibility but this is not always the case. The only way to know which side you are responsible for maintaining is to check … Read more
When you think about outdoor maintenance, you don’t usually imagine doing much in the winter. Mowing your lawn, tending to your bedding plants and many other things are all exclusively done in spring and summer. But when it comes to things like installing a fence, the time of year doesn’t matter quite as much. But … Read more
Installing a carpet isn’t as simple as just laying it down on the floor and hoping for the best. The best carpet fitters out there have to take training courses and achieve flooring qualifications so it goes without saying that this is a specialist job. The tools that you use when laying a carpet are … Read more
A knee kicker is one of the most important tools for any carpet fitter. They are designed to make repairing and laying carpet much easier but there are several different options. If you are a new carpet fitter looking for the best knee kicker or a seasoned pro looking to upgrade, it’s important to weigh … Read more
Having new carpet is an excellent way to refresh your home and update its style. However, you need to think of how you are going to get rid of your old carpet and that isn’t always an easy job. Once the carpet is removed, it can be quite large and isn’t something you can merely … Read more
In all history, there has probably never been a more prominent focus on cleanliness and hygiene as there has been in the last few years. But while the world goes crazy over trying to prevent Covid, there might be nasties lurking much closer to home and your carpets could be to blame. If you’ve been … Read more
Carpet is one of the most common types of floor covering and is used in homes and commercial properties all over the world. It comes in different forms including various piles and if you don’t want a fitted carpet, you might opt for a rug. But in any case, you are going to want to … Read more
There’s nothing quite as exciting as giving your home a brand new look. So, if you have recently had new carpets installed, you’re going to want to be able to use them as soon as possible. But many people worry about damaging or marking the carpet by using it too soon so how long after … Read more
It’s like the age-old question; what came first, the chicken or the egg? If you’re wondering if it’s better to paint or carpet first then you would likely come up with a different answer than the next person. There’s been something of a debate surrounding this question between DIYers over the years, but it’s become … Read more
Whether you are hiring a professional to fit your carpet or doing it yourself, it helps to have a clear understanding of how much time it will take. With that in mind, carpet fitting is a specialist job and we would always recommend opting to hire a professional installer. Doing it yourself, especially if you … Read more