Two in five of us will be looking to improve our homes in 2019, according to one new study. This is, of course, in keeping with the current preference for ‘improving not moving’, given the uncertainty over Brexit and so on. For many, boosting the price tag of their...
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Why Spring & Summer is the best time to replace windows in your home
If you’re thinking about replacing the windows in your property, of course this is something you can do whenever you like, no matter what season it is. But there are a number of reasons why this time of year is perfect for getting them done. Breaths of fresh air If...
Freshen up your front door with a wreath this summer
If you thought front door wreaths were just for Christmas, think again. Now that winter seems finally to have been kicked into the long grass, and the warmer weather is here, a floral wreath adorning the main entrance to your home could make a highly attractive...
How to Add Value to your Home this Spring
Homeowners have spent a total of £41bn doing up their homes over the past five years – an average of £1,875 each, according to a recent survey. A separate poll found that the last four years have seen a five-fold rise in numbers of homeowners choosing to stay put and...
Avoiding common home improvement pitfalls
With any new home improvement project, there’s always a lot to think about. But understanding some of the common mistakes that homeowners make, and knowing how to prevent them, will go a long way to avoiding any potential stresses. Biggest Home Improvement Mistakes...
Our top tips for beating the winter chill at home
The recent cold snap saw the coldest start to spring in five years, thanks to the ‘Beast from the East’ and the Siberian weather front it brought, as snow engulfed huge swathes of the country. Clearly, it’s warmed up since then, but if you’re still shivering at home,...
Don’t let a fear of cowboy builders put you off improving your home!
In a recent report published in the Telegraph, the Federation of Master Builders issued a stark warning that a fear of ‘cowboy’ builders is putting up to a third of homeowners off improving their homes. The organisation, representing tradespeople in the industry, has...
Could equity release help you improve your home this spring?
We’re all hoping that spring is just around the corner. As the weather turns milder, it’s the perfect time of year to spruce up your home, whether you’re considering a new kitchen or bathroom, building an extension or replacing windows and doors. And if you’re on the...
What are the benefits of double glazing?
Unlike traditional, single-glazed windows which have one layer of glass and are usually encased in timber frames, double glazing windows have two layers of glass, just as their name suggests. They can come in a wide variety of different frame materials, from...
Key of the door for Isis Windows as we turn 21!
1997 was a particularly newsy year for the UK, with Blair winning his famous landslide victory. Diana, Princess of Wales, died that August, and Britain transferred Hong Kong to Chinese rule on July 1. It was also the year we at Isis Windows were formed - and we’ve...