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1930′s Home Design and the Classic 1930′s Door

Posted on April 25, 2012 by UOD

A Touch of Arts n Crafts With a Bit of Art Deco… Chances are if you’ve caught a few episodes of Poirot  on TV you’ll be familiar with the design of the clothes, cars and buildings from the 1930’s. Simple … Continue reading →

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Kitting Out Your First Home

Posted on April 18, 2012 by UOD

Where, what and when to buy… Buying a first home until recently came with some quite sizeable savings compared to the purchase of subsequent homes, zero stamp duty on homes of less than £250k for one and there are still … Continue reading →

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The True Cost Of Buying A Home: The Other Stuff!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by UOD

Got the Fees Covered, What Else? Buying a new home is portrayed at the outset as being as simple as choosing the house then your carpets and decor but the vast array of fees and costs behind it all can … Continue reading →

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DIY Disasters Solved

Posted on April 4, 2012 by UOD

Most DIY disasters happen on a Bank Holiday, and the next one is fast approaching. There is something about a Bank Holiday that makes some wives think their husbands should be occupied putting up shelves or fixing a plumbing problem. … Continue reading →

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The True Cost Of Buying A Home: The Fees!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by UOD

Fees Might Be Expensive But Should Never Be Hidden… When considering buying a new home it’s the headline numbers that grab our attention and get the mind racing. It might be the realisation of what your current home is now … Continue reading →

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See UK Oak Doors at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show: 29th March – 1st April

Posted on March 14, 2012 by UOD

If you’re planning any home improvements or even considering a self-build project then a trip to the NEC at the end of March is a must! The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is now in its 21st year and with … Continue reading →

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Maximise Your Decorating Potential – part two

Posted on March 12, 2012 by UOD

“If you want a good finish you need a good start” This is the second part in a series of decorating articles aimed at helping the home decorator get a professional looking finish with tips from the pro’s. Each section … Continue reading →

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Maximise Your Decorating Potential – part one

Posted on March 9, 2012 by UOD

“If you want a good finish you need a good start”  Painting walls, doors and other such areas around the house is one of the most common decorating DIY projects we are likely to take on. Many DIY jobs have … Continue reading →

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Live or Let Buy… Could The ‘Buy To Let’ Market Work For You?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by UOD

An Investment With Wings? Last year saw another rise in the number of buy to let (BTL) mortgages being given and 2010 rebounded 10% higher than the total for 2009. The impact of the banking crisis shook up lenders to … Continue reading →

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Weather-Proof Your Home

Posted on February 16, 2012 by UOD

The last couple of winters have been unusually harsh.  We’ve had to contend with heavy snow, gale force winds, severe storms, and temperatures that are far colder than normal.  This has caused trouble for a lot of home owners, with … Continue reading →

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