Tag: Homes
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Why are there so many empty homes in the UK?
A growing number of properties in the UK are sitting empty, a stark contradiction to the nation’s severe housing crisis. According to the latest government figures, Council Taxbase, which is used for tracking vacant properties, there are over 700,000 empty homes in England. Of those, 264,884 are classed as “long-term empty,” meaning they have been…
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LIME Painting Revives Aging Homes Amid Rising Demand
The average age of a home purchased in the U.S. hit a record 36 years in 2024, as homebuyers increasingly seek out older properties with character. This shift is fueling a growing demand for skilled renovation—and LIME Painting is leading the way. As the first and only luxury painting franchise specializing in custom residential and commercial properties,…
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LIME Painting Revives Aging Homes Amid Rising Demand
The average age of a home purchased in the U.S. hit a record 36 years in 2024, as homebuyers increasingly seek out older properties with character. This shift is fueling a growing demand for skilled renovation—and LIME Painting is leading the way. As the first and only luxury painting franchise specializing in custom residential and commercial properties,…
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Summer Heat Puts Homes to the Test
As the U.S. faces one of its hottest summers on record, it is critical that new homebuyers understand how extreme heat can affect the homes we live in and how that, in turn, impacts health and safety. With heat indexes climbing higher across the state, more homeowners are asking how their homes are built and…
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Boiler Safety Tips for Homes and Commercial Buildings
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Boilers are the heart of heating systems in millions of buildings across the country. They provide reliable warmth and hot water, but they also present serious safety risks when not properly maintained or operated. Every year, boiler accidents cause property damage, injuries, and fatalities that could have been prevented with proper safety practices. Whether you…
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Window colour ideas to transform your home’s exterior
Choosing or changing the colour of your windows might seem like a small design decision, but it’s one that can have a big impact on your home’s kerb appeal. If you’re in the process of updating original timber frames, replacing older units, or simply starting from scratch, selecting the right shade can enhance your home’s…
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Why Storm Damage Restoration Matters for Hendersonville Homes
Mother Nature has a way of keeping us humble. One minute you’re enjoying a peaceful evening on your porch, and the next, you’re watching a tree branch crash through your living room window while hail pounds your roof like a relentless drummer. If you’ve lived in Hendersonville for any length of time, you know that…
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HiveASMBLD, Cole Klein, Houston Launch First 3D-Printed Hybrid Affordable Homes
Houston-based automated 3D printed construction company HiveASMBLD partners with Cole Klein Builders and The City of Houston to create the world’s first large-scale, one-of-a-kind affordable housing development using 3D printing technology, Zuri Gardens. Located in Southeast Houston at Madden Lane and Carson Road, the project has now broken ground with the first 3D-printed home to rise around October 2025. Completion…
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Planning delays are leaving new homes without facilities
Across England, people are moving into newly built or expanding settlements only to find essential services, like shops, GP surgeries, community centres, falling behind. Local councils, planning documents, and residents themselves point to how phased planning permissions, developer obligations, and enforcement gaps contribute to incomplete neighbourhoods. Here are four real-world cases illustrating how planning processes…
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Why the £7,500 heat pump grant isn’t reaching most homes
The UK Government is offering £7,500 grants to help households switch to low-carbon heat pumps, but many still can’t access them. Recent rule changes have helped increase applications, but red tape, upfront costs, and installer shortages remain major barriers. Experts warn that without deeper reform, the scheme risks falling short of its climate goals and…