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Double glazing can be an asset for your home and will definitely increase its value. It helps to retain heat, keep out heat and overall completely reduces noise, and this can be a boon in homes that face busy roads. the installation is sturdy and can also give the windows greater security. Before carrying out any kind of work on your property you need to make sure that there is no chance of asbestos being present – to do this you will need an asbestos survey.

Double glazing is carried out by having two panes of glass separated by a gap installed on the same window shutter. Often this glazing is available as a separate glazing unit, where the two panes of glass or installed around a frame of PVC, metal, timber or other material and then sealed with a permanent adhesive.

It is customary to remove all air from the gap or fill it up with a colourless and inert gas. This can lead to the window frame being slightly wider, but it is possible to install such double glazing on existing timber windows, as long as this increased width does not cause any other problems.

This extra pane and glazing framework will increase the weight of the window shutter, and this may require strengthening of the hinges if the window is hinged. The installation of double glazed windows also is encouraged by the authorities as it is considered environmentally friendly, due to reduced demands on electricity and heating. Grants and easy loans are available to help with the cost of such an installation.

Get proper advice from suppliers and installers of double glazing before you decide to install new double glazed windows, or replace the glass in your existing windows with double glazed glass units. Both these alternatives are possible, but it is the condition of your existing windows that will probably have an influence on the option that you need to make. You can also arrange replacement of a window at a time in order to spread out the cost.

Meet Sarah Wallis. Sarah is fanatical about entering competitions – she enters them on line, via post, over the phone and via text, all with the hope of winning.

Recently, when Sarah was just about to go out, she got a phone call announcing the fantastic news that one of the competitions she had entered had been successful and that she had won a top of the range new car!

Now, while Sarah jumped for joy, she was also presented with another issue – the issue of her 10 year old ford fiesta that was sitting outside – what was Sarah to do?

That’s where we came to the rescue. Selling her car couldn’t have been easier for Ms Wallis.

We carried out a light inspection to confirm it’s value. This took place at Sarah’s home address but equally could be undertaken at our site.

Everything was in order and within an hour Sarah had sold her car, money transfer included.

We are the trusted name in private car trades and provide you with a quick, easy way to sell your car and get the payout that same day! Like Sarah Willis you only need to take three simple steps to sell your car today;
– Get a valuation – either online or by phone
– Book an appointment for a quick vehicle inspection
– Provide bank details and receive payment
In theory this can all be done within the hour – so if you want a guaranteed, hassle-free way to sell your car today

We use the FPS system (Faster Payment Service which is accepted by all the major high street banks) to make payments via bank transfer.

This is the easiest and most secure method, protecting you from the risk of carrying around cash or waiting for a cheque to clear.

The transfer is made immediately and, unless specified in the terms of the sale, m3commercials will not take ownership of the vehicle until the payment has cleared in your account. The whole selling process is often completed within an hour, making your life much easier and putting money in your pocket just when you need it.

So there you have it: a fast, secure and efficient way of selling a car. For Sarah, she wanted to sell her car because she’d won a competition, but maybe you’re starting a family and need to sell your two seater or are downsizing as the kids are leaving home or there’s no longer a need for a personal chauffeur to after school clubs or collect them from school.

Whatever your reasons for selling your car – we take away the hassle and, just like Sarah, you will be winning too!

What are the best home improvements that you can make? There are many different projects that you might be planning, or at least thinking about. What you want to be sure of first is that you are adding value to your property. If you take care of that step, then you are good to go when it comes to budgeting out the various home improvement projects you want to do.

You know you want to add value, but which home improvement projects are the best? Do you need to add a bathroom to your home? Adding a bathroom can certainly be a great home addition. Remodeling or renovating an existing bathroom is also up there on the list.

That’s right, I’m currently looking at a list of the best home improvement projects, and I’m reporting to you about the details. Did you know that adding a backup power generator adds value to your home? It’s one of the best home improvement projects, and it can help you during times when you might otherwise be out of power.

Power outages can happen for a variety of different reasons, and backup generators can help you avoid those inconveniences and safety issues as well. Attic bedrooms are also good additions, as you can well imagine. Anything that you can do to provide extra space in your home in a practical manner can really make for a great project.

Basement remodeling is also a good idea. Then there are decks and patios. Have you already added a deck or a patio to your home? Decks are what I’m seeing on the list, but I wanted to mention patios as well. Both of these are great additions that provide space for recreation and also beautify your landscape.

Of course, all home improvement projects must be done correctly in order to reap the benefits. Are you planning on doing the projects you take on yourself? Some are easy for homeowners to do themselves, and others, well, not so much. Not everyone is going to be able to add a bathroom onto their home.

You can take on the smaller projects if you like, or you can leave them up to handymen or contractors. I don’t recommend hiring handymen, at least for most projects, but that’s just because of what I know about legalities. I have nothing against hiring a handyman. You just need to be sure you are making an informed decision if you do. You want the home improvement projects you have planned to go smoothly.

They will go smoothly, and you will be glad that you looked into the projects that add the best value to your home. If you have other projects in mind that weren’t mentioned, just keep in mind that you want to add value when you spend money, if at all possible. Think about the best ways to approach the home improvement projects for your property, and then you can get started with what you can get started when you’re ready.