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5 Ways to Make a House Cosier

Posted: November 6, 2017 by Cornwall Home Improvement Self Build Show in Home Improvement

The nights are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air and frost is beginning to show…it’s all too clear that winter is on the way. The main thing tha...
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Which garage door would suit the Cornish lifestyle?

Posted: August 1, 2017 by Cornwall Home Improvement Self Build Show in Home Improvement

Choosing a new garage door can sometimes be tricky, especially when you don’t know where to start.  Here are some things to consider: What will th...
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The Spy in Our Homes, How to Prevent Our Privacy Being Invaded

Posted: by Cornwall Home Improvement Self Build Show in Home Technology

Connectivity to our world has a huge array of advantages; working from home has never been easier - we can check that family members are ok, keep our homes...
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Chimney Safety

Posted: June 6, 2017 by Cornwall Home Improvement Self Build Show in Home Improvement, Sustainable Living

With the increased popularity of Woodburning and Multi-fuel stoves it is sometimes all too easy to forget the importance of the on-going maintenance requir...
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Why Combine Solar PV with an Air Source Heat Pump?

Posted: March 6, 2017 by Cornwall Home Improvement Self Build Show in Renewables, Sustainable Living

Both solar PV and air source heating offer many benefits to homeowners, such as reduced heating and electricity bills. To combine solar PV with an air sour...
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Your Voice Controlled Smart Home

Posted: February 20, 2017 by Cornwall Home Improvement Self Build Show in Home Technology

Find out how Apple & Amazon are changing the way we control our homes and manage our lives. We recently told you about the Apple HomeKit and how it ...
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Did you know the UKs leading manufacturer of ground source heat pumps is based right here in Cornwall?

Posted: by Cornwall Home Improvement Self Build Show in Home Improvement, Renewables

We have put together a list of the six most frequently asked questions from UK self builders when they are considering using a ground source heat pumps. ...
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Planning to redecorate this spring? Have you also thought about altering the heating too?

Posted: by Cornwall Home Improvement Self Build Show in Design Ideas

Modern electric heaters are easy to install, far more energy efficient and can look beautiful too! Whilst we might moan about our old central heating sy...
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Changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive that change how the scheme benefits homeowners in 2017

Posted: by Cornwall Home Improvement Self Build Show in Home Improvement, Renewables

In December, Ofgem announced changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive that change how the scheme benefits homeowners in 2017. The Renewable Heat Incentiv...
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Self Build Tips and Advice

Posted: November 25, 2016 by Cornwall Home Improvement Self Build Show in Construction, Home Improvement, Property Development, Self Build

Looking at the pictures, it’s hard to believe that this is the same house. After searching high and low, Chris and Jackie Coombes found a dilapidated 193...
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