Quartz countertops are increasingly popular in Britain’s kitchens. The make a stylish yet practical addition to any home. But, as with any natural stone, a little regular TLC will keep these worktops looking their best. We’re here to help! Here are our tips for how you should – and shouldn’t – look after your quartz […]
Brick cleaning, Driveway Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
How often should your driveway be pressure-washed?
20
Jul
Jul
You have to clean the inside of your home, and the outside area, including your driveway, is just the same. It needs regular sprucing up to stay looking its best. Built-up dirt can find its way into the cracks in your driveway, and can even cause structural harm. It’s also healthier generally for your family […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Your dark materials: consider kitchen countertops in heavier hues
15
Jul
Jul
Considering updating your kitchen? Add a strong dash of modern design with a kitchen countertop in a darker colour than one you have used before. This use of heavier hues is a popular trend. But it also adds some classical elegance to your home. These colours combine informality with an ideal background for modern high-tech […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Using vinegar in cleaning – and when you shouldn’t
10
Jul
Jul
You may not realise just how useful vinegar can be when it comes to cleaning up at home. Don’t confuse this completely natural product with the stuff you use in cooking or sprinkle on your salad – cleaning vinegar is different. For a start, it’s 6% acid, making it far stronger than regular white vinegar. […]
Driveway Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing
Tips for removing oil stains from your driveway
05
Jul
Jul
Summer is approaching rapidly, and it’s the best time of year to tackle all those outdoor jobs you’ve been putting off until now, including sprucing up your outside areas like patios and driveways. Your driveway plays a key role in what estate agents call ‘kerb appeal’, or the attractiveness of a property when seen from […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning
Kitchen styles for the end of 2019 – how on-trend is yours?
01
Jul
Jul
In many ways, we admit we perhaps shouldn’t be writing this article at all. After all, should fashion really be the key consideration when it comes to designing your kitchen? Above all, your kitchen has to be your home’s hub and heart, where everything from entertaining to homework, cake baking and family meetings takes place. […]
30
May
May
If you’re lucky enough to have a natural stone floor, it will almost certainly need cleaning over time as grouting discolours and tiles lose their sparkle. However, basic upkeep is pretty easy. What we explain here really applies best to travertine, but you can adapt the techniques for any kind of natural stone floor. Preparation […]
Countertop, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
What people really think about their kitchen countertops!
24
May
May
If you’re redoing your kitchen and looking for its countertops, it’s worth asking around to see what others think. One real estate website did just that, seeking the honest views of homeowners and what they had in their own kitchens. The results were revealing, with some even bandying around the attention-grabbing acronym ABG – Anything […]
15
May
May
As a material, marble is a timeless classic, lending any room it’s found in a feeling of true luxury. Here, we share 10 facts about this porous stone that may be news to you: It hails from the mountains Marble is found in mountainous areas of the US, Europe (especially Italy), Asia and South America. […]
10
May
May
If you’re revamping your kitchen this spring, one of the key decisions is likely to be what kind of kitchen countertop to have. One increasingly popular material you may not have considered is travertine. This is a kind of limestone deposited by natural springs. Like marble, it is a natural stone, and can lend your […]