Vintage Hints and Tips

vintage hints tips

Introducing our very own home Vintage Hints and Tips page. We have been trawling old magazines and books to bring you a smile and some very practical ideas! Often the old ones were the best! Over the years simple solutions get forgotten so each month we will add to this collection for your enjoyment. We’ll…

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A Case Study in Irish Oak

irish oak

Mr & Mrs Picket Irish Oak Installation This is a lovely example of how a large cottage with very tired windows can be transformed. As you will see from the images below the old windows had got to a stage where nothing was going to stick to them for long. No stain or paint was…

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A Case Study – A Perfect Glass Balustrade

perfect addition

This case study considers how a glass balustrade improved a house with outstanding views across the Wye Valley. Mr and Mrs Jones of Gloucestershire recently bought this house. The previous owners had built a fabulous balcony the length of the house to be able to enjoy the views and outside space. It was dated however…

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A Case Study in Perfect Products

Perfect Products

Mr & Mrs Wainright have a very traditional English bungalow surrounded by a traditional cottage garden. So the question facing them was – how to maintain the quaint attractive feel of their home yet meet their efficiency demands? Let us look at some of the issues they needed to address: The windows were single glazed,…

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Spring Time Home Renovation Ideas

Home Improvements

There’s nothing quite like the advent of Spring to get us thinking about giving our homes a makeover. With the dark winter days almost behind us, it’s the perfect time to tackle that list of DIY jobs or perhaps even plan larger renovation projects. Lets Get Started National Home Improvement Week kicks off in March…

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Residence 9

residence 9

uPVC Aluminium Lumi Residence 9 Secondary Glazing   Flush Casement Windows Residence 9 from Perfect Choice is a premium window designed to replicate the 19th Century Flush Sash Timber Window. It can be considered for use in Conservation Areas due to its authentic appearance. This design is also appealing to any home-owner who wants a…

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