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10 smart bathroom storage hacks for your home

10 smart bathroom storage hacks for your home

We spend 416 days of our lives in our bathrooms on average, according to research commissioned by B&Q ! Despite us using our bathrooms so often, they are often…

8 Quick Bathroom Remodel Ideas

8 Quick Bathroom Remodel Ideas

Bathrooms, I find, are often one of the most neglected rooms in the house. We spend a small fortune on fixtures and fittings but then pretty much leave it at…

Victorian & Edwardian bathroom renovations

Victorian & Edwardian bathroom renovations

Victorian and Edwardian properties remain hugely popular in the UK, offering a sense of history, grandeur, and timeless elegance. However, breathing new life…

How to replace cracked tile and re-grout a small area

How to replace cracked tile and re-grout a small area

A cracked or chipped tile in your bathroom or kitchen is more than just an eyesore—it can be a vulnerability that allows water to penetrate the floor or wall…

Bathroom ideas and design inspiration

Bathroom ideas and design inspiration

The bathroom is one of the most frequented rooms in our homes – so, it’s important that they’re spacious, functional and even beautiful. But where should you…

Second-floor bathroom plumbing

Second-floor bathroom plumbing

A bathroom on the second floor, or any upper level, presents a unique set of challenges that simply don’t exist in ground-floor renovations. From managing…

Budget bathroom renovation tips

Budget bathroom renovation tips

A full bathroom renovation often comes with a hefty price tag, with the UK average sitting well above the £5,000 mark. However, achieving a high-quality,…

Edinburgh Customer Bathroom Makeover

Edinburgh Customer Bathroom Makeover

As part of our Scotland tour we not only visited our cheerful tradesmen, we also paid visits to homeowners who have used our service and really liked it. One…

Good tiler vs great fitter

Good tiler vs great fitter

When you’re investing in a new bathroom, the quality of the finish matters as much as the quality of the fixtures. The two key players in this process are the…

Ensuite Bathroom Design Advice

Ensuite Bathroom Design Advice

The toilet has come a long way from its humble beginnings at the bottom of the garden. Over the last hundred years it has made the journey from the garden to…

Choose Right Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures

Choose Right Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures

A bathroom renovation is one of the most valuable upgrades you can make to your home. Whether you are designing a tranquil, spa-like retreat or maximising a…

How to design a family friendly bathroom

How to design a family friendly bathroom

A bathroom for the modern family, hectic and happy as they are, needs special attention when undergoing a redesign so that it looks and works properly. Getting…

How to grout tiles - 2018 guide

How to grout tiles - 2018 guide

Whether you’re grouting new bathroom floor tiles, or refreshing the grout on your kitchen splashback, with the right know-how you can achieve a neat and…

Write a bathroom job description

Write a bathroom job description

The secret to a stress-free bathroom renovation and fair pricing lies in one simple document: your job description. A clear, comprehensive brief not only helps…

International Bath Day

International Bath Day

Bathroom FitterFor those of you who don’t know, 14th June is International Bath Day, and no-one is happier about this than John, our Senior Copywriter. Here he…

March home updates, advice and tips

March home updates, advice and tips

Are you ready for Spring? Cleaning might be at the forefront of your mind but this is also the perfect time of year to tackle small projects. Not only will…

The Best Way to Clean Mirrors

The Best Way to Clean Mirrors

A beautiful bathroom can be spoiled by a dirty mirror. Besides the fact it takes your bathroom’s appearance down a peg or two, it also prevents the mirror from…

Self-source vs fitters source for bathrooms

Self-source vs fitters source for bathrooms

When embarking on a bathroom renovation, the question of who buys the fittings—you or your professional fitter—is more than a matter of convenience; it’s a…

How to strip out a bathroom or kitchen before renovation

How to strip out a bathroom or kitchen before renovation

Getting ready for a big renovation is exciting! If you’re tackling the initial strip-out yourself to save time and money before the professional builder or…

Mobility-friendly bathroom conversions

Mobility-friendly bathroom conversions

A mobility bathroom conversion is more than just installing new fittings; it’s about radically improving a person’s quality of life and independence. The…

Ideas for small bathrooms

Ideas for small bathrooms

Most people don’t live in huge properties so we’re always on the look out for clever uses of space, all around the home. Bathrooms are no exception – they can…

Unusual Bathroom & Kitchen Design Ideas

Unusual Bathroom & Kitchen Design Ideas

Whether it’s compact or colossal, there’s one sure-fire way to make your kitchen or bathroom as exciting as any on the cover of a glossy magazine – introducing…

Watertight wet rooms

Watertight wet rooms

A wet room is the peak in modern, sleek bathroom design, offering a walk-in shower experience with no tray and often an open-plan feel. However, the success of…

Best bathroom wall finish choice

Best bathroom wall finish choice

When planning a bathroom makeover, the choice of wall finish is critical for both aesthetics and long-term durability. Tiling has always been the gold…

Book Your Bathroom Installation With Us

Book Your Bathroom Installation With Us

Installing a brand-new bathroom suite is one of the most exciting ways to add serious value, style, and luxury to your property. Whether you are fitting out a…

Why Book Your Bathroom Refurb

Why Book Your Bathroom Refurb

A bathroom refurbishment is one of the most valuable upgrades you can make to your home — but finding the right tradespeople to carry out the work can often…

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