As enthusiastic amateurs we have been known to make the odd gaffe here and there in our DIY projects. We accept that this is pretty likely and is par for the course in the world of DIY and Home Improvement – the complexity of many projects can make mistakes inevitable. There is however another strata [...]
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Following on from our last post about why you need a boiler service, we have a great video here that shows you in detail what should be covered when you choose to get your boiler serviced. Now whilst your boiler service should only ever be carried out by a Gas Safe registered professional it certainly [...]
Winter… It’s an expensive time of year; with the cost of extra heating and all the festivities it can leave even the most frugal of us a little tight in January. However this situation can get a lot worse if you haven’t properly prepared your house for the change in conditions. One of the most [...]
There’s no escaping the fact that upgrading your boiler is expensive. And while it’s a cost most people can’t avoid, there are some ways to reduce the price when you need a new boiler. Most people aren’t aware of the grants available to them, and although not everyone is eligible, it’s something everyone should check [...]
So the fact that I’m constantly redecorating will be no secret to anyone reading this blog on home improvements. In fact it’s no secret to anyone else either, house guests are constantly treated to the usual delights of DIY decorating – dust sheets instead of table clothes, step ladders as side tables, you know the [...]
So it’s only September and it feels like we’re already in the depths of winter. I can’t remember the last day it didn’t rain, and I find myself looking longingly at the hats and scarfs that are only just emerging in the shops ready for the Autumn/Winter season. Except, when you live in Scotland, autumn [...]
There is one ubiquitous instrument for those of us working on DIY projects around the home – the tape measure. However, very few of us who can handle this tool quite like the fellow in this video – he’s able to snag onto his target from all sorts of distances. A note of caution – if you’re [...]
Given the rising costs of just about everything these days a lot of people are trying to cut corners wherever they can. And worryingly some people are even avoiding having their boiler serviced to try and save a few pounds. So we’ve created a nice little guide to help you get the best deal you [...]
Hi everyone – thanks so much for stopping to read the Homevibe blog. Homevibe is written by a few aspiring home improvement and DIY folks from sunny Scotland. Here we aim to document our (light-hearted and easy going) thoughts, and report on the latest tips and trends on the many strands of the home improvement [...]