Category: Walls
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Garden wall building regulations: When do they apply?
If you’re planning to build a new garden wall, it’s tempting to think you can just get on and build it without too much paperwork, afterall, it’s just a garden wall. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple and in some circumstances garden walls are subject to building regulations and require approval from the local authority.…
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Garden wall building regulations: When do they apply?
If you’re planning to build a new garden wall, it’s tempting to think you can just get on and build it without too much paperwork, afterall, it’s just a garden wall. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple and in some circumstances garden walls are subject to building regulations and require approval from the local authority.…
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How to hang patterned wallpaper to get a smart, seamless finish
Knowing how to hang patterned wallpaper isn’t as difficult as you might think, but there are some subtle differences compared with non-patterned wallpaper. It depends very much on the pattern itself. A standard matching pattern is a much simpler paper hanging exercise than wallpaper with a staggered pattern. You‘ll still need to know how to…
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Garden wall height regulations UK: Why your rear wall can be larger than the front
Building a garden wall is a popular choice for creating a boundary on your property, but you aren’t just free to build one as high as you want. While the material you use to build the wall isn’t always an issue, there are garden wall height regulations in the UK that you must adhere to…
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Can you use wallpaper in a kitchen?
While wallpaper is a great way of adding a wow factor to your home decor, wallpaper in a kitchen was once considered forbidden fruit. The good news is, with the right products to hand, adding it to your list of kitchen ideas is now far more accessible then it ever was. But, what are the…
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Installing cavity wall insulation — an expert guide
If you’re a self builder, installing cavity wall insulation (CWI) is crucial to keeping your home warm and energy efficient. Get it wrong and the issues can be costly to fix and will negatively affect your home’s efficiency – so it’s important to get it right from the outset of your build. But what’s the…
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14 kitchen wallpaper ideas to whet your appetite
Wallpaper was once a decorating finish reserved for use in ‘dry’ rooms, and rarely an item seen on the walls of spaces where we cook or clean. However, advances in technology have made kitchen wallpaper ideas very much a concept to be embraced and enjoyed. From bold floral prints to timeless stripes, small and subtle…