Tag Archives: DIY

Spruce up your kitchen

With autumn on its way, it is a great time for landlords to give any property’s they have enduring void periods a fresh new look. Tenants probably spend more time in the kitchen than you think and if money is tight you can still give the kitchen cabinets a makeover without it costing the earth. Very little skill is required for this job; all you will need is a screwdriver, some sandpaper, paint and some creativity. You do not even have to replace the door […]

Do the job right

As any landlord knows keeping ones property in good condition is of the utmost importance. It is great to get cheap landlord insurance but the premiums will soon go up if a series of claims are made.
There are always lots of little jobs that need doing and often outside jobs get ignored in favour of little niggles pinpointed by tenants on the inside. It is really important to maintain the outside of the building not just to protect the integrity of the property but to […]

A trade that is still sweeping the nation

It is fair to say that if a person was asked to describe a chimney sweep, chances are the picture they conjure would be that of a soot covered child working in the Industrial Revolution, or the dancing chimney sweeps from Mary Poppins. Chimney sweeping is an ancient profession. There are records of people earning a living by cleaning chimneys as far back as the 16th century. The occupation of chimney sweep is thought to be one of the oldest in the world because chimneys […]