Finding a self build plot is hard. And it is getting harder as more people are realising that it doesn’t have to be just a dream to build your own home. Not to mention the enormous satisfaction of being part of the creative process for your home, there are significant financial benefits to building your Read on…
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On the face of it using artificial grass is just not the right thing to do at all – a bit of a cop out! Before you dismiss in out of hand, have a look at our section on maintain a perfect lawn and you’ll see that there is a lot of work! We agree Read on…
There are a number of benefits of installing a hot tub or spa in your garden, and they are well documented. They assist with debilitating ailments from arthritis to stress or even diabetes to insomnia. While we are DIY Doctor, we are not real doctors so can only really tell you about how to install Read on…
The carpets in most homes take an absolute hammering on a daily basis. From heavy and regular footfall to kids in mucky wellies and pets with mucky paws they take it all. For those that have ever had new carpets in your home, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of walking on them. Their soft Read on…
Everyone is pretty familiar with how a standard mortgage works, however with a self-build mortgage it is not quite so simple as you will not have built the house to borrow against. The good news is that it is still possible to get a self build mortgage. We cover the different types of self build Read on…
