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Commercial Awnings: Creating Outdoor Space for Hospitality and Business

How awnings can expand your restaurant, cafe, or business premises. Practical guidance on commercial outdoor seating, branding options, and choosing the right system.

Jan 6, 2026

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Getting More From Your Garden: How Awnings Transform Outdoor Living

Discover how awnings can turn your patio into a genuine living space. Practical advice on creating shade, privacy, and comfortable outdoor entertaining areas.

Jan 6, 2026

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Choosing a Front Door Style That Suits Your Home

How to choose a front door style that complements your property. Guidance on matching doors to traditional and modern homes, plus advice on colours, glazing, and hardware.

Jan 6, 2026

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Types of Awnings Explained: Which Style Suits Your Home?

From cassette awnings to pergolas and vertical screens, understand the different types of awnings available and which works best for your outdoor space.

Jan 5, 2026

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After the Flood: Recovery and Protection for Homeowners Across the East Midlands

Practical guidance for East Midlands homeowners recovering from flooding. From immediate safety steps to long-term protection, learn how to get your home back to normal and prevent it happening again.

Jan 2, 2026

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How Secure Is Your Front Door? A Guide to Security Features That Actually Matter

Understand what makes a front door secure. From multi-point locks to Secured by Design certification, learn which security features are worth paying for.

Dec 15, 2025

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Flood Protection for East Midlands Businesses: Practical Solutions from Warehouses to Shop Fronts

Commercial flood protection solutions for businesses in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire. From retail units to industrial premises, learn how to protect your business from flood damage and downtime.

Dec 11, 2025

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Flood Defence Grants in the East Midlands: How to Make the Most of Funding for Your Home

Understand your options for funding flood defences in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire. From council grants to the Flood Re Build Back Better scheme, learn how to access support and spend it wisely.

Nov 13, 2025

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Do You Need an Insulated Garage Door? Making the Right Choice for Your Situation

Should you pay extra for an insulated garage door? Practical guidance on when insulation is worth the investment and when a standard door will do the job.

Nov 4, 2025

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Protecting Your Home from Flooding in Lincolnshire: A Practical Guide to Property Flood Resilience

Learn how to protect your Lincolnshire home from flooding with practical advice on flood barriers, doors, and property flood resilience measures. Local guidance for Boston, Lincoln, Grantham and surrounding areas.

Oct 15, 2025

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Electric Garage Door Openers: What to Know Before Automating Your Garage

Everything you need to know about electric garage door openers, from choosing the right system to retrofitting an existing door. Practical advice on automation, remotes, and safety.

Oct 14, 2025

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Front Door Insulation and Energy Efficiency: What the Numbers Mean and Why They Matter

Understand U-values, thermal efficiency, and what makes a front door energy efficient. Practical guidance on choosing a door that keeps your home warm.

Sep 17, 2025

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Sectional, Roller, Up and Over or Side Hinged: Which Garage Door Type Is Right for Your Home?

Compare sectional, roller, up and over and side hinged garage doors. Understand the pros and cons of each type to find the right garage door for your home and budget.

Aug 6, 2025

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How Much Does a New Garage Door Cost? A Straightforward Guide for 2026

Realistic garage door prices for 2026 covering sectional, roller, up and over and side hinged doors. Understand what affects cost and what you should expect to pay.

Jun 3, 2025

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Composite, Aluminium or UPVC: Which Front Door Material Should You Choose?

Compare composite, aluminium and UPVC front doors. Understand the pros, cons, and costs of each material to choose the right front door for your home.

May 12, 2025