Enhance Your Living Space: Winter Home Improvements Winter may be drawing in, but don’t let the chilly temperatures discourage you from completing those home improvement projects. Now is the perfect time to make a change to your home that will … Continue reading
Category Archives: Home improvement
Top home improvements in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire
Given that Gloucestershire is home to such a vast range of properties and living areas, there is always room for exciting new improvements to be made. Whether that is a subtle change to a property or a larger scale home … Continue reading
What are the changes to Part L? And how will they affect home improvements in Cheltenham & Gloucestershire?
From June 2022, there will be a number of significant changes made to the Building Regulations. Primarily, these changes will be aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings. This is largely in line with the government’s target of being … Continue reading
How can I make my house more environmentally friendly?
As 2022 kicks off, the focus on sustainability continues to rise in importance for homeowners around the UK as they seek to become more environmentally friendly. There are now more sustainable options than ever before and, while some may be … Continue reading
What is a good U value for bifold doors?
If you’re looking to replace the back doors on your home, you may have considered installing bifold doors. One question we are often asked, however, is how energy efficient our bifold doors are. Here at Albany, we are proud to … Continue reading
Things to do in Cheltenham/Gloucester this winter – lockdown edition!
As our local areas of Gloucester and Cheltenham are plunged into another lockdown, along with the rest of the country, it can be difficult to find ways of keeping ourselves entertained whilst remaining vigilant, safe and following the rules. It’s … Continue reading
Bifold Vs Sliding Doors: why you should replace your sliding door with new bifold doors
Discover how Albany Origin bifold doors can transform and maximise the space in your home. Whether you’re looking to bring the outside in, or you’d like to unify your house and garden; our bifold doors offer the perfect solution. Here are the top benefits bifold doors have to … Continue reading
The perils of living alongside damp and mould
Imagine if you had no choice but to live in a damp-ridden home. In this day and age, no-one should be forced into such living conditions, however, a Brockworth family have recently had to move out of their rented home … Continue reading
Spring is in the air – Cleaning hacks to make the home sparkle!
Yes, it’s that time of year again! As the daffodils and crocuses emerge from their winter slumber, it’s time for another spring cleaning showdown! As the weather begins to warm up, check out these essential cleaning hacks to make your … Continue reading
French doors are secure- if you follow these four simple steps
In the past, French doors have had a bad reputation for being insecure. Don’t let this put you off choosing these beautiful garden doors. French doors can add a sense of elegance to the back of your home and will … Continue reading