It costs more to manufacture triple glazed sealed units compared to double glazed ones since there is an additional chamber that needs to be filled with argon gas, an extra spacer bar, an additional pane of toughened glass and increased transport expenses due to size and weight. Compared to aluminium double glazed windows, this works out to a basic additional square metre cost of about £100. That … [Read more...]
How Architecture Shapes Our Cities and Our Lives
A Community That Designs Its Own Buildings Is More Likely to Be Healthy and Happy The Darwinian Theory states that animals are attracted by the settings they do well in. In the same way, human beings are attracted to habitats that strike a balance between refuge and information. While we cannot fly, swim or smell, we are very good at gliding through information. As human beings, we like … [Read more...]
Architecture is What Shapes Both Our Lives and Our Cities
Communities that go about designing their very own buildings have better chances of enjoying health and happiness. Darwinian theory suggests that any animal species is going to be attracted to the kinds of settings where they flourish. For the human species, this would mean a habitat offering an ideal balance between refuge and information. We don't smell very well. We don't even swim that … [Read more...]
Bathroom Renovation on a Budget
Renovating your bathroom for a fresh new look need not cost a fortune, especially if you do some research and plan ahead. Cutting Costs As labour costs are a significant part of any renovation project, start by looking at ways to reduce this cost. One way to save on labour is to leave your sanitary ware and WC in the same positions to save the cost of relocating the plumbing. You can still … [Read more...]
A Guide to Bathrooms on a Budget
Contrary to popular belief, renovating your bathroom does not need to cost a fortune – particularly if you plan ahead of time. Labour costs are an important part of bathroom renovation, so it is recommended you look at how you could reduce this. Whether you are thinking about marble worktops or stone tiles, a simple tip is to keep all sanitaryware and the WC in the same location but update them … [Read more...]
Packing 101: Long-term vs. Short-term Storage
From the kind of boxes used, to the packing materials, to the tape used to secure the boxes, it's all-important. Even how the boxes are stacked is vital to the move. If you're moving, you want to make sure to cover all of the important details. Believe it or not, there are different ways to pack different items and you want to pack them so you can remain organised and protect your belongings, not … [Read more...]