A staggering 38% of British homes were built prior to World War II, with well over 9 million homes built before 1900. With the average house having 10-12 windows that’s a lot of glass. Of all those windows a very large majority have sadly been replaced, often with uPVC double glazing, due to poor maintenance, inadequate insulation properties or even just fashion trends. Traditional single glazed windows have a bad reputation when it comes to heat loss and thermal resistance,

Whatever method of heating you chose for your home, as the winter draws in, it is impossible to ignore the lure of a real fire. The excitement of waiting for St Nicholas to drop in will not have escaped many of us and has become an integral part of yuletide festivities. So, as we prepare to hang up our stockings on the mantel, give a thought to the origins of the humble fireplace, from the most basic of fire pits to grandest statement pieces, there’s nothing quite as cosy at

From the simplest of shelters to the grandest of palaces it's natural to endeavour to protect one's home, both inside and out, with evidence of wall protection dating back to 8000 BC. In this article we explore the use and benefits of using lime plaster in your home A brief history on lime Lime plaster is a type of interior plaster composed of sand, water and lime, obtained by burning limestone, and often contained animal hair for reinforcement. Lime continued to be used in t