The Emotional Effects of Colour We live in a world full of colour and all have our favourites, but did you know colour has a much bigger impact on our lives than we may think. It can affect our mood, the way we think and even our creativity. From the floor paint we pick, up to the ceiling, both indoors ...

Fire damage can cause havoc in a building. If the fire becomes out of control, the damage may not be reversible. There are preventative measures you can use, to control the unfortunate outbreak of fire and reduce the risk. Here are two ways you can save your timber. Fire-Retardant Treatments A fire retardant is something that reduces the spread of ...

It might not feel like summer yet but it’s getting warmer and warmer. Start making plans for summer maintenance now and you’ll appreciate it next winter! If you do these tasks when the weather is good, it’ll be much easier to complete. It’ll also mean it’ll help to prevent the coming winter weather affecting your property. Vegetation removal If you’ve ...

Are you bored of your existing tiles? After a while, you might just want to change your colour scheme or design and there shouldn’t be anything to stop you! Redecorating tiles is hard work, as often it means you have to remove and replace your tiles. But what if we told you you could simply paint them!? You can decorate ...

A broken roof can cause serious damage to your property and they can be expensive to repair both externally, and dealing with water-stains internally! If you want to do-it-yourself and repair your roof, then read on to find out how. It’s possible to bring your flat roof back to life in a few simple steps! Preparation In order to restore ...

Painting a garden fence should be simple, which it can be – so Rawlins Paints are here to tell you how to get the job done. Click here to skip recommended products and to continue reading. Shop Best Selling Products Although the task may seem fairly straight forward, without the right tools you’ll find that you don’t get the professional ...

Walls get dirty so quickly, don’t they? It’s a nightmare trying to keep on top of the marks from hands, spills, pets, mould and an array of things! If you have white or light coloured walls, you’ll notice the marks even more and it can make the whole property feel grubby. It’s especially an annoyance when the rest of a ...

Damp can cause huge problems and big bills if the problem isn’t dealt with quickly and correctly. If you don’t catch it early on, it can even affect your health, as well as destroying and damaging your property. How to spot damp There are a few ways you can identify damp in a property, if any of the signs here ...