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September 2023
Optimize Your Front Door Care
The front door of your home plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming first impression and ensuring the safety and security of your property. However, like any other part of your home, it requires regular care and maintenance to keep it in top condition.
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July 2023
Discover the Possibilities: Type of Home Renovations
At Home and Outdoor, we believe in the transformative power of home renovation. It's an opportunity to give your home a fresh look, enhance its functionality, and increase its overall value.
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June 2023
Benefits of Having an Outdoor Canopy or Awning
Outdoor canopies and awnings are a popular addition to outdoor living spaces, offering a wide range of benefits for homeowners.
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May 2023
How to Open up your Space with Sliding or Bi-folding Doors
Opening up your space with sliding or bi-folding doors is a great way to create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
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March 2023
How To Create A Beautiful Outdoor Space
One of the biggest trends in home improvement for 2023 is the focus on outdoor spaces.
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January 2023
What Size Patio Awning Do I Need?
Patio awnings are rarely a “one size fits all” deal and there are a few points to consider before finding the perfect one for your garden.
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October 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Front Door in 2023
Buying a new front door isn’t something you’ll do every day. That’s why it’s so important to get it right, as making the wrong purchase could be disastrous for your home’s kerb appeal.
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August 2022
Which Garage Door is Right For Your Home?
There’s an ideal garage door for every home but which is the right one for you? We’re here to advise you of the pros and cons on the most popular types of garage doors on the market today.
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August 2022
10 Ways to Add Value to Your Home
Your home is your castle but it’s also one of your biggest financial assets.
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May 2022
Your Essential Guide to Buying the Right Patio Awning
Not just for huge gardens or al fresco dining in fancy restaurants, today’s awnings are customisable enough to fit in any outdoor space.
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March 2022
Choosing the Best BBQ For Your Garden
The ideal BBQ differs from home to home and depend on several factors. That’s why we’ve put together this quick guide to ensure you’ll be cooking with confidence in no time.
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Oct 2021
Tips For Creating The Perfect Homemade Pizza
The experts at Alfa Forni know a thing or two about pizza. And because they’re a helpful bunch they’ve decided to share some top tips for making the perfect pizza at home.
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Oct 2021
How to Bake Bread in a Wood-Burning Oven
A Wood-fired oven is a great cooking tool when you get a handle on the way it works. Cooking with wood infuses food with rich flavour and allows you to develop your baking skills.
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June 2021
Eight Tips for Making the Most of Your Garden
A garden is a wonderful feature of any home. In fact, studies show that spending time in green surroundings is beneficial to your mental health and helps reduce stress.
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May 2021
What is a Passive House?
It’s a phrase that is becoming more common in the world of home building. But what exactly does ‘Passive House’ mean?
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Dec 2020
Preparing for Your Home Installation
SWR installers understand that you may have some concerns about welcoming tradespeople into your home, due to the risk associated with the COVID-19 virus.
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Oct 2020
Guide to Energy Ratings
If you’re a homeowner or tenant, understanding the rating systems for insulation and energy efficiency are important ways to gauge the quality of doors and windows.
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Mar 2020
Our Quick Guide to Buying Blinds
Blinds are popular thanks to the combination of functional use and simple aesthetics. They can be expensive though so you don’t want to waste money on what could be a bad investment. Here are five things to think about before purchasing blinds for your homes.
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Jan 2020
Bi-folding Doors or Sliding Doors: Which is Right for Me?
When it comes to providing ‘wow factor’, glazed doors are hard to beat. They flood your rooms with natural light and provide wonderful views from the comfort of your own home. But which option is right for you?
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Nov 2019
Five Ways to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Garage
You won’t be shocked to hear that garages aren’t very energy efficient. It’s easy to see why – many people don’t view them as extensions of their homes but another place outside used for storage.
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Sept 2019
Tips for Cleaning Your Aluminium Windows
Aluminium windows are a great option for those who wish to make a statement. They can make a modern home look even better while the tough, durable design ensures they last a lifetime.
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Aug 2019
Your Guide For Choosing The Best Front Door
Looking to buy a new front door? With so many different types on the market, we know choosing the right one can be tough. After all, the front door is one of the first things people see and a wrong choice can ruin kerb appeal or even take a chunk off your home’s selling price. Fortunately, we’re here to help you make an informed decision with our quick guide to buying the right front door.
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July 2019
Eight Uses For An Empty Garage
A garage should be used to keep your car secure. Everybody knows that. However, half of Britain’s garages aren’t used for motors at all, rather they’re just extended storage for all the clutter we’ve built up over the years.
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June 2019
Ten Ways to Be Greener Around the Home
The need to be environmentally conscious is more important than ever. Fortunately, people are waking up to the fact that going a bit greener doesn’t have to be difficult-especially around the home. Being eco-friendly can save you money too. Here are 10 simple steps you can take to be greener and more energy efficient around the home:
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May 2019
Increase the Kerb Appeal of your Home
They say that looks aren’t everything. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth when talking about your home. For the uninitiated, ‘kerb appeal’ is a term used to describe the attractiveness of your home to prospective buyers based on their first impressions. The interior could be sparkling but if a house has poor kerb appeal it can drastically affect the property value.
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