How to Guides

Whether you own your house or live in a rented property it's important to have a place where you feel safe, secure and comfortable to call home

Taking care of your home can sometimes seem difficult or expensive but our series of "How to Guides" provide advice and tips to help you look after your home so your home can look after you.

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Choosing a builder

Carrying out building work can be stressful, disruptive and inconvenient not to mention expensive so its important that you get the best person for the job. Finding a builder can be easy enough but how do you know if they are reliable, trustworthy and capable of doing the work. Our simple guide to choosing a builder could help you find a builder who will do a good quality job at a sensible price.

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Choosing a Builder 256.94 KB

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Home Maintenance

There are few things more important than a place to call home. Your house should be somewhere you feel safe, comfortable and secure. Whatever the weather, our Home Maintenance Guide is full of advice to save you needing to spend money on costly repairs.  

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Home Maintenance Guide 376.17 KB

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Tackling condensation

Condensation is the most common form of damp found in most houses. There is always moisture in the air even when you can't see it. Condensation is caused by everyday activities like boiling a kettle so it's important to take steps to avoid condensation and the damage it can cause to your home and your health.

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Tackling condensation 1.53 MB
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Winter Maintenance

Is your home warm and welcoming or cold and draughty? Our Winter Maintenance Guide can help you get your home ready to keep you warm and dry whatever weather the winter brings.  

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Winter Maintenance 768.70 KB

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Asbestos and my home

Asbestos can be found in any building build before the year 2000 and can be a serious health risk. Asbestos and my home gives you some information about it. 

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Asbestos and my home 371.89 KB
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