Inspiration & Advice
Are you looking for useful do-it-yourself advice? Do you want to know how to clean your artificial grass, or need some ideas for a garden transformation? At Howarth, we have plenty of how-to guides, product selections, and inspired themes to help you towards making your home or next garden project a success. You can also meet our expert authors to learn more about the people behind our advice and discover their industry experience.
We are much more than just timber, and with our innovative ideas and practical advice, you can create a home to be proud of.
Understanding Door Construction and Styles - JB Kind Doors
When reading through door catalogues or looking at information in showrooms, we understand that some of the more technical terms, such as 'semi-solid core' and 'beading,' can be overwhelming. So, because we want our clients to be as informed as possible before purchasing one of our doors, here's a convenient and thorough reference to all the door-related phrases you're likely to encounter. After all, knowledge is power!
Core construction
The phrase 'core construction' of a doo
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25th Jul 2022
How to cut laminate flooring
If you intend to cut laminate flooring and want to learn more about how to do it, this guide is for you. Installing laminate flooring is an excellent method to improve the appearance of your room, and cutting the laminate is an important part of the process. Follow the steps in this article carefully to learn how to cut laminate flooring step by step.
Step 1: The Basics
If you're new to cutting laminate flooring, you could find it difficult to get them in the right shape. It is diffic
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25th Jul 2022
How to clean a radiator
Radiators are one of the most often used appliances in the home, but they are frequently the least cleaned. How easy is it to forget to clean our radiators? A build-up of dust or debris, often, can prevent the heating system from operating effectively, as well as being incredibly unsightly. Therefore, if you’ve found yourself guilty of neglecting yours, there are a few simple tips within this blog to help you tackle the task of cleaning your radiator with minimal effort.
Step 1: Turn of
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5th Jul 2022
Part L Building Regulations - 2022 Update
The 2021 edition of the Part L Building Regulations is due to take effect
from 15th June 2022, as part of a major update to the latest part L
building regulations.
This significant update to existing energy efficiency standards from the part L
building regulations in 2020 provides a huge improvement for all buildings and
serves as a steppingstone towards the introduction of the Future Homes Standard in 2025.
As a result, the updated Building Regulations comprise of 2
ne
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15th Jun 2022
How to bleed a radiator
To put it simply, bleeding a radiator involves releasing the trapped air inside your heating system. If you can hear the pipes banging or radiators gurgling, this is usually a sign that you should bleed your radiator. Allowing this air to escape will help you heat your house more efficiently and minimise your total energy expenses. To find out how to successfully bleed your radiator, just read our helpful step-by-step guide below.
To bleed your radiator, you will need –
A radiator b
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13th Jun 2022