Adding a conservatory to a listed building

Owners of listed buildings will be well aware that certain restrictions will probably apply to any major home improvement like fitting double glazing etc but there are also regulations in place for conservatories too.

You may also find that permission is only given for wooden conservatories, however it's always worth checking with your local planning office in advance or indeed your local conservatory companies.

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Replacing old wooden sash windows with new upvc double glazed ones.

If your home isn't the subject of building regulations or conservation status that prevents you from replacing old wooden sash windows with a upvc double glazed counterpart, then you're in luck.

Whilst it's possible to replace your wooden sash's with a new wooden window that incorporates double glazed glass units, or even have your old sash's restored. But is white UPVC the best option?

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Home Improvement Quotes on Facebook.

You'll have noticed our more recent newsletters have started displaying links to top social network sites like Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.

Unlike the baddest 'Bond villain ever, It's not a quest for world dominance. Just a desire to make our online resources and homeowner articles available where, when and how you want them.

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Flood alert.

Home insurance experts have warned that homeowners whose homes are considered to be at risk from flooding may find it difficult or even impossible to find insurance cover.

The warning comes in the wake of Government cuts to funding for flood defences. Although £500 million has been 'earmarked' for flood defences each year (from 2011), this is a reduction of £216 million a year.

Experts are worried that lack of insurance cover may lead to a lack of mortgage offers, which could decimate the property market in 'at risk' areas like riverside / coastal locations and those properties on low laying ground.