Archive for March, 2016

23rd
Mar
Plants that clean the air
The best house plants to clear the air

Everyone who paid attention in biology class knows that plants are pretty important contributors to the air we breathe. But as they do their photosynthesis thing – you know, absorbing carbon dioxide to produce oxygen – they also absorb a lot of other chemical nasties too. But some plants are better at purifying the air […]

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13th
Mar
sping-clean-conservatory
Spring cleaning your conservatory

Spring is in the air! Apart from the gloriously lighter mornings (and evenings) and an end to the cold weather finally in sight, a change in the seasons also means it’s time for a spot of spring cleaning. So arm yourself with mops, brooms, dusters and polish and give your house a well-deserved dose of […]

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13th
Mar
Window Energy Rating Guide
Window Energy Rating – the facts

What is the WER? WER stands for Window Energy Rating. The Window Energy Rating system was launched in March 2004. It was set up by the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) – an independent government-supported body which was formed to develop and administer a window energy rating system in the UK. The WER tells you […]

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