Inspiration & Advice

For 40 years, LPD Doors has been at the forefront of importing and distributing internal and external doors. Their goal has always been to set the standard in high-quality, cutting-edge door design in the UK, and they are still very much a family business. Whilst looking through the LPD Door brochure, they provide a diverse range of doors, varying from internal to external. It can be difficult to choose from such a large selection of doors, so in this article we will highlight some of the …

What is Isover Insulation? Isover, a Saint Gobain trademark, is a brand that cares about building better for people and the world by providing sustainable and high-performance insulation solutions for buildings and equipment. Isover is a high-performance mineral wool insulation that comes in two varieties: stone wool and glass wool. Stone wool goods are formed from volcanic rock raw materials and recycled stone wool waste, while glass wool products are generated from sand and recycled glass. If …

Whether you’re looking to expand the amount of living space you have, or you need a dedicated home office,  insulation is key to making your garage comfortable all year round. Many homeowners choose to improve their current property rather than move on. With increasing house prices, there’s never been a better time to start working on your own home, for example by refurbishing or converting your garage, than right now. The first steps Before insulating your garage, make s …

Skirting boards are used to cover the joint where the wall and the floor meet each other, and depending on the nature of your project, you will either be replacing the skirting in a room or fitting new skirting as part of a room makeover. If you’re wanting to add both  architrave and skirting, then it’s a good idea to match the styles for a consistent look. Skirting boards come in a variety of different materials, such as primed MDF, fully finished MDF, softwood and hardw …

Plasterboarding a ceiling is a satisfying yet slightly awkward DIY job that can save you a fortune on labour costs. This guide on how to plasterboard a ceiling and wall will help any DIYer to be able to complete a plastering job easily and efficiently. How to plasterboard an existing ceiling It is possible to fix plasterboard over an existing ceiling, but you’ll need to determine where the joists are first. For upstairs rooms, this can be done by measuring the joist gaps in the loft. Do …