Is your home ready for the cold this winter? handy winter home tips from team RedBox

Is Your Home Ready for the Cold This Winter?

Here’s our handy winter home tips.It’s been a chilly December so far,  with rising heating prices this winter – here’s a few handy hints to get the most heat out of your home!


Adjust your furniture.
Make sure your furniture isn’t blocking your radiators, this will prevent the heat circulating optimally around the room.
Also make sure your sofa or bed aren’t too close to external walls, as you’ll feel the chill more.

 

Check your insulation.
Although insulating your home can be a pricey method, making sure your home is properly insulated is one of the most cost-effective ways to save you money in the long run.

 

Check for draughts –
Cold air leaks through cracks in doors or from windows, seal up any draughts and cover any windows at night to keep the cold night air on the outside!
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If you’re planning  repairs or renovate this winter get in touch with Red Box via phone or email to discuss your project.

Phone: 020 7381 1539

Email: info@redboxlondon.com

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Monthly Project Update – July 2021

Kitchen island with bar stools and pendant lights photographed during a July 2021 project update

Monthly Project Update – July 2021

July was another busy month for the Red Box team and our projects. We are happy to confirm we are still able to take on new projects, repairs, and renovations across South West London and beyond.

If you need repairs or upgrades completed, Red Box can help, give us a call on 0207 391 1539, our teams are observing all guidelines on working practice and social distancing.

In July we completed work on:

On Trevelyan Road, SW17, we have installed a new kitchen (by Howdens), patio door and replaced the flooring and skirting.

In SW16 on Lytton Grove, we have completed floor restoration and internal decorating.

And over at New River Head in Clerkenwell the new flooring is completed along with the plumbing, electrics and decorating work.

We’ve also begun some new projects in the past few weeks:

On Doughty St, WC1N we’ll be working on a roof redesign for their extension, installing a new kitchen plus work on the electrics & plumbing.

Over at Garratt Lane, SW17 we’re fitting a brand new kitchen, flooring plus work on the electrics & plumbing.

And up in NW3 on College Crescent, we’ve begun work on balcony repairs and tiling.

Up in Bloomfield Road, N6, this week,  we begun a complete renovation including new flooring, wiring, plumbing structural work, exterior work, painting & decorating, joinery, new kitchen and 2 new bathrooms.[vc_single_image image=”7911″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”7912″ img_size=”large”]

Here’s some of the projects we’ve continued to work on in July:

In Hampton, TW12 on Gloucester Road, we’re almost finished and we have completed work converting the garage to a utility room, after Easter we installed a Howdens Kitchen. In May and June, we continued work on the other internal jobs including a new cloakroom, electrics, flooring and decorating – finishing touches and checks are in place.

Hopping over to West London, to Barandon Walk, W11 we have some major repairs to joinery going on, plus work on ceiling, tiling, kitchen and decorating to work on after a previous builder failed to meet the client’s needs. We are currently awaiting delivery of bespoke doors to fit to complete the project.

On Netherwood Road, W14 we’re due to sign off completion on this project this week – we’ve installed a new Howdens kitchen, plus a new bathroom, and redecorating of the flat have already been completed. We’re now on final electrical fittings and certification before signing off the project.

Over in SW6 in the Piper Building, Peterborough Road – we have completed work on the new bathroom installation and custom joinery, kitchen fitting with Roundhouse is in progress,and we’re awaiting new stairs to be delivered and installed.

At Kingswood Road, SW2 the brand new bathroom and custom joinery are completed and we are installing the requested new Velux windows.

And in Parkleys, TW10 we have begun work on the new bathroom, but the new flooring is already completed.

On Ridgeway, Wimbledon SW19 – work on the electrics, bedroom decorating and custom joinery is complete, and we are now starting work on the new bathroom installation, with kitchen refurbishment also on the cards.

And finally in SW15 on Mexfield Road, we’re doing some exterior work for an existing client, including removal of an old shed, whilst installing new decking, paving and wooden step restoration. We’re working on the finishing touches and hope to finish this project within the week.

In July we completed work on:

For August, we’re still working on our project schedule, as many people are taking summer holidays it’s often the best time to get refurbishment completed, when you’re away!

We’ve already booked in new projects such as:

In W14 on Abbotsbury Road, we’ll be working on painting & decorating, plus bathroom & kitchen refurbishment.

Nearby at Kensington West (W14) we will be completely renovating the property.

W8, on Edwardes Square we’ll be repairing a roof and replacing conservatory glass.

On Lacy Road, SW15 and Battersea Rise, SW11  we have a bathroom refurbishments starting.

Further ahead, on Bertal Road in SW17 there’s a kitchen installation to begin in September.

Get in touch to discuss your home renovation, repair, building or other maintenance work today on 020 7381 1539 or email us here  – we are ready to take on new projects for Autumn 2021.

Plan your eco-friendly home for Earth Day!

Bright period living room with cream armchairs and oak flooring after an eco-friendly home update

Plan an Eco-Friendly Home for Earth Day!

 

Celebrate Mother Earth Day on April 22nd by using these tips for your home renovation plans!
To celebrate Earth Day today, we wanted to share a few tips to help you make your home more eco-friendly – ideal if you are planning a renovation – add these to your plans.

1. Loft insulation is vital

Loft installation tends to be fitted as standard in most homes but some older properties may be inadequately insulated and letting out the heat in the winter.

You can insulate the loft yourself with the right materials from your DIY store or call a professional to insulate and renovate your loft.  Why not consider a loft conversion and make better use of the space too?

2. Ensure you have double glazed windows

Modern homes tend to have these already, but a surprising number of older houses in the UK letting out the hot air through the windows. By installation double glazing you can help reduce your energy usage and costs plus help retain the heat into the home – ideal for the winter months!

 

3. Looking for new furniture? Consider second hand furniture

Don’t panic! Second hand does not always mean dirty old tat nobody wants. Sometimes there are some fantastic items to be found almost brand-new from online and local reselling websites. Scuffed or slightly marked items can be made good as new with a refurbishment project too – lots of ideas of YouTube and Pinterest.

By purchasing a pre-owned item, you’re recycling – helping your budget and the environment. It may also help you add something different to your home no longer on sale on the high street.[vc_single_image image=”7695″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”7696″ img_size=”full”]

4. Manage your electrical item usage better, purchase some smart plugs and switch off.

Leaving items plugged in all day and night, even if not in use, can still use energy. Whilst companies are making devices more energy efficient, making sure they are switched off is always a more effective solution.
If you are forgetful and never remember to unplug or turn off electrical items when rushing out the door to work or before going to bed – smart technology has the answer.
Smart plugs are inexpensive solutions (can range from around £15-30 each) will save you money in the long run – lowering your electricity bills and using less energy. You can also time them to turn off or on at certain times and even control them from your mobile device.

5. Install a smart thermostat.

Smart thermostat technology is becoming increasingly more popular. Companies such as Nest & Hive are two of the UK’s most popular as the trend grows. Nest boast having saved over 8 million kWh of energy worldwide to date.
How does it work? The smart thermostats will learn how you use your energy in your home, and manage your routine, adjusting the temperature to your typical needs. When you leave the house, it turns it off to save your heating bills – and of course you can turn it on, off, up and down from your smart phone when you are not home.

Our teams can help install smart technology into your home, to make it more efficient and eco-friendly – call or email us to discuss your home renovation plan this week – visit our profile for links.