Keeping things in simple terms a glass sealed unit is two, or more, pieces of glass glued together with a gap in between to help create an insulating barrier to the outside weather, a definite bonus if you live in Blackpool or anywhere on the...
Nothing more annoying than a window that decides that is has had enough and will not open for you. Basically a seized window. Actually there is. The thing more annoying than a window that decides not to open when Preston or Blackpool have decided it is...
We can all appreciate the beauty in things. The artistic endeavours that someone has toiled and wrestled with in order to provide a work of art, of something most beautiful. That painting that we can view and sit looking at and admire. The sculpture that we find most...
Or should they? Broken, damaged or squeaky hinges on a door can be a really fantastic effect on a film set. The squeal of the hinges as the door opens into the evil masters castle give the film that little something you come to expect. But...
Let us have a look at the assorted bits of hardware which make up your door. In the trade it is called door furniture and the main parts are the letterbox and the handles. Let us begin with the visually obvious - the letterbox. The postie will...
Key Locks Your homes security is the most important aspect when it comes to that feeling safety and comfort in your own home and protecting your prized possessions. This is the main reason many home locksmiths recommend modern, high security locks. The demand is high when...
Apparently we judge people within the first few seconds of meeting them. Especially true if you are attending an interview, we all go looking to get the job and so we look our best. Washed, shaved, clean and tidy hair, best bib and tucker, or a...
Replacing you PVCu roofline products such as Fascias, Soffits, Tudor boards, Cladding, Dry Verge and Guttering, may seem quite a daunting task. However, if you take a look at the advantages……well it may just tip the balance in favour of the installation of roofline items, such...
The pet entry door reads the unique signal of your pet’s microchip or the key on your pet's collar and triggers the flap to unlock. When the door no longer senses your pet, the flap automatically locks back into place. Only that pet can use...
The Broken Windows theory, first studied by Philip Zimbardo and introduced by George Kelling and James Wilson, holds that visible indicators of disorder, such as vandalism, loitering, and broken windows, invite criminal activity and should be prosecuted as a result. ( https://www.simplypsychology.org/broken-windows-theory.html ) OK the use of...