http://www.aboutloftconversions.co.uk AboutLoftConversions - Information, guides and advice for Loft Conversions en http://www.aboutloftconversions.co.uk/img/aboutloftconversions-rss.jpg http://www.aboutloftconversions.co.uk 144 99 http://www.aboutloftconversions.co.uk/blogposts/20091229-the-bricky.html I found out about the Bricky from a friend, they saw it being used by Tommy Walsh on a DIY program and were so impressed that they ordered one online that evening. The world of DIY is full of clever and new inventions, so curious as to what this mystery device was I decided to look into it and find out more. So what does the Bricky do and whats so good about it? http://www.aboutloftconversions.co.uk/blogposts/20091220-winter-is-here.html The recent cold snap got us thinking about keeping a loft conversion warm in the winter. Not a problem for those with modern conversions that are well insulated and have a radiator plumbed into the central heating system. But what about those with older conversions that might not be insulated to such a high standard and no central heating? http://www.aboutloftconversions.co.uk/blogposts/20090915-led-bulbs.html Many home owners opt for halogen downlighters in their loft conversion and with good reason. Downlighters look modern and as the ceiling is often lower than normal in a loft conversion you dont have the problem of banging your head into the lights. http://www.aboutloftconversions.co.uk/blogposts/20090810-house-price-crash.html There's been lots of speculation and conflicting reports about house prices over the last few months. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors now thinks that home values could actually rise and the Centre for Economics and Business Research released a report this morning that said we might get a small rise by the end of the year. http://www.aboutloftconversions.co.uk/blogposts/20081207-conversion-preparation.html Work is due to start work on our loft conversion in the new year, before we can start there is a very important job that we need to get completed - remove all of that old junk from the loft! Its one of those jobs that you always put off for another day, well that day has come and its time to get the loft ladder down and make a start! http://www.aboutloftconversions.co.uk/blogposts/20071129-stamp-duty.html It's all about the money, or rather its about your money and the government making sure it gets a piece of the action. Every time someone sells their home the government gets a nice large wad of cash sent their way from a tax called 'stamp duty'. Most people are aware that moving home is expensive, but have you ever wondered just how much money goes to the government each time? Well, we wanted to know how much they get so we decided to get the calculators out and start doing the sums. Read more »