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The latest property news relating to building, home construction, DIY, property development investment in the United Kingdom, the USA, Canada, Australia and across the world.
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Material Costs & Supply Chain Issues
The big issues now worldwide are lack of labour (especially in UK) and supply chain problems. We will bring news of these soon.
DIY Price Increases and Stock Issues
For the average home builder, and people hiring small teams for lofts, extensions, landscaping etc., it is now hard to get anyone to do anything, and if you can, the cost is double a few years ago. Also, random things are now out of stock, even down to builders' trainers and safety clothing.
In London, many of the large DIY stores such as Homebase and B&Q are closing to be replaced by housing developments. This includes three in Wandsworth, at least one in Merton. Three near the Wandsworth Bridge have all been redeveloped. And small stores, usually run by older men who retire, are also closing.
CAD Software - Computer Aided Design
CAD advice for types of jobs and free or cheap CAD software with video
Wholesale
Wholesale prices for small building trade, builders and DIY
Spring Jobs - Roofing, Decking, Conservatories, Planting
Plenty of outdoor work to be done. Choose jobs that benefit from the dry weather - fix the roof, do the gutters. Sills can be repaired and repainted.
Decking can be fixed or renewed, or create a new installation.
Conservatories can be enjoyed best in the summer - if you have not got one, they can be fitted quite quickly in good weather, and do not need planning permission as they are not a proper extension.
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Above: Eco Green build - timber framed building
Fireplaces - Traditional, Design, Safety
Fireplaces - traditional, design, types, fuels, safety
Team Building & Activities
Team building index for games, activities, exercises
Kitchen Appliances
- Ovens - cookers - microwave, steam, conventional, convection, combination
- Hobs - gas, electric, induction, halogen, ceramic
- Extractor hoods - free-standing, chimney, island units, integrated
- Kitchen appliances
Above: Commercial lighting - ambient uplighting in a pet shop
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Lighting and Lights
- Lamps, lighting, lights design, uplighters, chandeliers
- Light in basements, cellars, underground lighting
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