Widely considered since ancient times to be one of the most luxurious and visually appealing natural stones, marble is still the material of choice for many residential and public buildings. Its naturally elegant appearance certainly add to a room’s beauty. However, if you’re choosing marble flooring, you’ll be aware that this stuff is not exactly […]
23
Jun
Jun
Due to recent events, more of us are keen to keep our homes germ-free. The kitchen is of course a key concern. It’s a room we particularly want to keep spotless. After all, we cook and (often) eat in it every day. Anything which comes into contact with food is a potential source of contamination. […]
Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Want to pressure wash your driveway yourself? Proceed with caution!
14
Jun
Jun
It’s Bank Holiday season, and the weather is lovely – even if it seems to be turning at the moment. And, given the lockdown, we’re all of course spending more time at home. If your drive is full of weeds and moss or the ingrained dirt of many months of neglect after winter, thoughts inevitably […]
Granite Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Travertine
Cleaning products: are you using them properly?
07
Jun
Jun
How clean is your house? In the time of Covid-19, this is something we’re all asking ourselves. And, of course, you may think you know how cleaning products work. But if they’re not used properly, they can end up doing more harm than good. When was the last time you really read the instructions on […]
Concrete Restoration, Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Concrete resurfacing: frequently asked questions
31
May
May
Time eventually erodes everything.Concrete is no exception. Here, we consider the questions people often have on concrete resurfacing. Traditionally, your choice was between concrete repair or replacement. Today, concrete resurfacing is a sought-after alternative. It provides a great-looking, affordable finish with little mess. What is it? Concrete resurfacing doesn’t mean replacing all the concrete. Instead, […]
24
May
May
With lockdown now a month old, most of us are spending more time at home. So you may well be taking a closer look at your kitchen. And you may be thinking about refitting it once restrictions are lifted. Concrete countertops may not spring immediately to mind. But at least one respected designer is now […]
Countertop, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Thinking about revamping your kitchen in lockdown?
16
May
May
We’re all spending far more time at home these days, and lockdown could actually present the ideal chance to take a closer look at where you live and think about any changes or upgrades you might want to make. Of course, the kitchen is the most important room in the house, and one thing you […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Spring cleaning in the time of corona: further tips
08
May
May
April and May are clearly always the best times of year for spring cleaning. But, in 2020, this activity seems to have acquired a new significance. This time around, it’s about sanitising surfaces and spaces as well as removing the winter-long build-up of grime. We know we’ve mentioned this topic before, but there’s a lot […]
30
Apr
Apr
There’s a reason why we call the kitchen the heart of the home. It’s where we cook, often eat, gather and socialise with family and friends. So it’s a room that deserves to be stylish as well as functional. One way of creating your dream room is with the addition of quartz countertops. These offer […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, Worktop
Techniques for mending cracks in kitchen countertops
21
Apr
Apr
As the coronavirus crisis continues to keep us all indoors for far longer than we would be normally, our homes are increasingly the focal points of our lives. That means we’re more likely to notice things about where we live, especially rooms like the kitchen where we tend to spend a lot of time. Equally, […]