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Why Living On A Noisy Street Could Mean You Get Window Replacements

Do you live on a noisy road? If so, sleepless nights with earplugs aren’t the only option. The government has recently rolled out a plan that means thousands of households across the UK are entitled to free double glazing.

Why Living On A Noisy Street Could Mean You Get Window Replacements

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So far the government has allocated around £39 million to pay for the double glazing, and this is available to people who live in any one of the 1,130 official Noise Important areas in the UK – https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/276237/noise-action-plan-roads-201401.pdf. These areas include some of the loudest roads in the country, and so far around 600 houses have taken advantage of the scheme.

Why Living On A Noisy Street Could Mean You Get Window Replacements

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Could you qualify for this scheme?

To qualify for this scheme your home must be in a Highways England Noise Important Area. The area must also have less than 10 homes. If you want to find out if you qualify you can ring 0300 123 …

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What Does Black Mould On Your Window Frames Mean?

There are so many advantages to double glazing. Your home is comfortable and healthy with increased security and energy efficiency. But if your windows are of an older style, then you may be letting a health menace into your home that can cause long-term damage.

What Does Black Mould On Your Window Frames Mean?

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Black mould can cause real problems if it goes unchecked. So what does it mean and how can you get rid of this silent problem.

A threat to health

Damp and mould can lead to a range of health problems including chronic respiratory illness, allergy and a weak immune system. Old people, children and babies are particularly vulnerable to exposure to black mould in the home. Pets may also suffer the ill effects of black mould in the home, which can eventually cause organ failure in humans, with devastating consequences.

What is black mould?

Mould is a common problem caused by condensation and …

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Four Ways To Make The Most Of Your Catering Fridge

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Keeping fresh foods refrigerated is essential in the catering industry, helping to keep produce perfect for customers and to ensure legal safety requirements are fully met.

The Health and Safety Executive provides all the information you need on statutory requirements, including the sale and preparation of chilled foods.

A specialist commercial fridge, either walk-in or freestanding, will ensure that your space is utilised with maximum efficiency, freeing up working space.

Once you have chosen a catering fridge that is appropriate for your business needs from a specialist such as https://www.fridgefreezerdirect.co.uk/catering-equipment, you will want to use it as efficiently as possible. Here are some simple tips to ensure management and staff achieve this.

1. Organization

The main reason for looking closely at how you organise the produce in your fridge is that you must avoid cross-contamination at all costs. This will also mean that you are using the …

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Have a Thanksgiving for Your Residents

Each year everyone is concerned about Halloween and Christmas. We’re bombarded by advertisements, decorations, and conversation, but what about the holiday everyone seems to forget about—arguably the most important one? Thanksgiving has fallen by the wayside for most people. This may be largely due to the controversy surrounding the holiday, but this isn’t about that. Sometimes it’s the thought that counts, and that isn’t just an empty quote. Good gestures are generally appreciated, even if people seem too busy to acknowledge them. Your residents are your livelihood, and your relationship with them is important. Why not show it in a way that pleasantly surprises them? If you’re considering hosting a Thanksgiving celebration for your residents, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

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Before you start putting together your plan for exactly what this event will entail, it’s crucial that you make sure your guests knows about …

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Five Quick and Easy Additions to your Bathroom

Your daily showers and little trips to the bathroom can quickly become mundane especially if you know that there is nothing new to the routine. Thankfully, breaking the monotony can be as easy as adding something new in the room—be it a new shower curtain, some décor, or something entirely out of the box.

If you are finding yourself bored with your room, it may be a sign that you need to spice up one of the least visible but most important parts of the house. Here are some quick and easy tips for redecorating your bathroom:

  1. Use silver instead of gold 

Gold coloured mouldings and pipes are out of season. Go for the sleeker, cleaner feel of silver. Besides their modern aesthetic appeal, the neutral colour of silver makes it easy to blend with any shower curtain or wall colours. So if you want to make your bathroom look …

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