If you have natural wooden windows that are showing their age inside, such as flaking sills and faded varnish, it does not need to take very long to get them looking their best again. It is simply a case of sanding them down to get rid of the old finish and to achieve a good…
Many people consider installing double glazing because it can save on your energy bills and make your house warmer by adding an extra layer of insulation. In fact, these are the main reasons why people have double glazing put in – to reduce energy bills and to make their home warmer. If you are thinking…
A city break isn’t just about having a jolly and living it up for a few days. It can actually be beneficial to your personal and professional life. Here are five more reasons to pack those bags and head to the city. Image Credit 1. Tune Into Your Instincts When your life is full-on with…
Creating a successful website can be hard work. Many businesses spend thousands on a new website, but when it launches they don’t see the results that they were hoping for. Image Credit If you can relate to this, it is likely that your website is frustrating users for some reason. There are a few possible…
Lots of homeowners do home improvements before they sell their house, but many people are bitterly disappointed to find out that they spent thousands of pounds and only managed to add a few hundred pound to the overall value of their home. Image Credit If you want to ensure that you increase the value of…
With more and more schools installing CCTV, the debate over whether it is necessary has continued. Although schools have insisted that the cameras are used solely as a security measure, others believe they have been introduced to catch pupils, and teachers, out. Image Credit Lack of privacy The teachers’ union NASUWT recently held its annual…
The Republic of Cyprus is often regarded as the jewel of the Mediterranean. Located south of Turkey, this is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea in terms of area and population, after Sardinia and Sicily. It was a former British Colony and is located strategically at the intersection of three continents; Asia, Europe…
‘Dilute’ and ‘dense’ refer to the relative proportions of air and transported material; therefore, a dilute phase conveyor moves a relatively high amount of air to transport a given quantity of material – typically 5,000’-8,000’ per minute. At these speeds material is kept airborne and continuous steady throughput is maximised. In contrast, dense phase systems…
Did you know that before the Second World War in the UK not many people owned their own homes? For example, in 1918, 77% of properties were rentals and this was the norm for most of the country. However, a dramatic shift occurred and by the 1980s, home ownership had far overtaken the number of…
