Surely I've left it too late to buy an awning? (https://www.etienne.org.uk/Awnings/)

It's a question we hear towards the end of every summer.

And the answer is no.

In fact, August and early autumn can be one of the most sensible times to start planning an awning.

Not because ...

Open-plan kitchen-diners have become the heart of many modern homes.

They provide somewhere to cook, eat, work, relax and spend time together, often while looking out over the garden through large windows or bifold doors. Roof lanterns, skylights and glazed extensions can make these rooms feel wonderfully bright and spacious.

However, ...

Tilt-and-turn windows are becoming increasingly common in modern homes, apartments, extensions and replacement window projects.

They are practical, secure and excellent for ventilation. Turn the handle one way and the top of the window tilts inwards; turn it again and the whole window opens into the room.

However, this flexible opening ...

What Makes a Good-Quality Made-to-Measure Blind? Expert Advice for Choosing Blinds in Chesterfield, Buxton and Across Derbyshire

When people begin looking for new blinds, colour and fabric are often the first things they consider.

They are important, of course. A blind should complement the room and help create the look you want. However, ...

One of the most common reasons people start looking for new blinds is privacy.

It may be a front lounge facing the road, a kitchen window looking towards neighbouring houses, a new-build home where properties sit quite close together, or a bedroom where the window feels more exposed than it should.

The challenge is simple: you want ...