It’s the little things that go a long way whilst working on improving your home. As we’re now in possibly the most troubling cost of living crisis of our time, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to make your home, your home. With bills blowing through the roof, you may feel it’s necessary to put pricey renovations and upgrades on the back burner for now and start off with some smaller and more affordable additions.
If you’re seeking inspiration for your next home improvement project, whilst not breaking the bank; we’ve created this handy list of quick and affordable home improvements that won’t incur high costs, allowing you to continue working towards your dream home.
1. Front doors in fashion
Your front door is one of the first aspects of your home that guests will notice, so why not decorate, and modify your door to add an instant welcoming feel to your home? A fresh coat of paint is a simple first step towards transforming an existing door. However, hiring a professional to fit new glass, doorknobs or door knockers can create another level of charm.
2. Style up with a stair runner
Once again, stairs are an introductory feature visitors will see upon arrival. If your stairs are bare or looking worse for wear, perhaps it’s time to activate your DIY skills and install a simple yet stylish stair runner, which will effectively compliment your interior design. This affordable installation you can complete with ease will transform your staircase and give your home the introduction it deserves.
3. Sleek and storage packed shelving
Running short on storage space or simply want to spruce up the place? It’s likely your walls have some empty to space to use up, that could prove to be the perfect spot for some nifty new shelving, which will add both practicality and pizzazz to your home. After using just a few nails, a trusted tradesman can have this game changing job completed in no-time!
4. Liven things up with modern lighting
Nothing is worse than dark and dingy rooms throughout your home. Installing some modern light fixtures can make all the difference, highlighting any shadowed areas in each room, ensuring your interior design skills are being captured to the max! Seeking assistance from an experienced electrician will give you free rein of where you’d like new fittings, as well as ensuring the job is completed safely.
Whether you’re looking for a simple light fixture or a complete kitchen renovation, at R3 Direct, we provide a wide variety of services to suit your needs. What’s more? Each job is carried out and completed by a reliable and qualified tradesman. Start your online booking or give us a call on – 03000 999 247 today!
As the snow begins to fall and the temperature begins to drop, there’s no better feeling than returning to a toasty home after a chilly day and sitting back to relax with your feet up by the blistering fire. As we’re currently experiencing the harshest cost of living crisis of our time, an overwhelming majority of homeowners have been forced between a rock and a hard place, craving the warmth of central heating and electric fireplaces, but unable to afford soaring energy costs. If you’re in desperate need of some cost-effective temperature tailoring tricks or simply want to increase the efficiency of your home, keep on reading!
Central heating is of course, the best place to start. Ensuring your boiler and radiators are in excellent working order; will keep your home warm, cosy and efficient throughout wintertime. If your boiler has seen better days or is merely dated, perhaps it’s time for an upgrade. An R3 Direct heating engineer can complete your new boiler installation to prevent any unexpected inefficiencies that could become costly overtime. The colder months are typically the busiest time of year for traders, so it’s best to have your boiler installed/serviced sooner rather than later, as well as having your radiators checked to identify any bubbles or blockages causing cold spots or leaks.
We’re listed on the Gas Safe Register. So, you can trust our team of fully qualified and CRB checked tradesmen to get this replacement done safe and sound.
If you don’t own a new build, it’s likely that you will lose some heat through draughts around doors and windows, gaps around the floor, or through the chimney. If you’ve noticed any places where the cold may potentially be creeping through, having these issues attended to by a professional will prevent any generated heat from escaping, ultimately saving on energy bills long-term.
There are many energy saving tricks that will reduce overall costs, making room for additional house-heating, keeping your home toastier for a longer period. Turning off lights, minimising washing machine and tumble dryer usage, and showering rather than bathing to save water are all excellent, eco-friendly, and easy ways to cut costs down. Additionally, you can purchase eco-friendly shower heads for an affordable price, as well as switching to a smart thermostat, which allows you to control your heating remotely!
Click here to find out more ways to go green at home, further increasing cost-effectiveness through energy efficiency.
Combat the cost of living this winter, with the help of our trusted team of tradesmen at R3 Direct! Don’t hesitate to get in touch via telephone – 03000 999 247 or by using the contact page on our website.
Our client approached R3 Direct in October 2021 to request a free initial quotation for the removal of their existing bathroom and fitting a new Level Access Shower, wash hand basin and WC, flooring, lighting, and redecoration using high-quality materials fully supplied and guaranteed by R3 Direct.
THE JOB
The quote was accepted by our client on Wednesday 16 March 2022, followed by an agree to start date of Monday 2 May 2022 for the job based in Macmerry, just east of Tranent. Our qualified tradesmen for the job included a plumber, joiner, and electrician.
This particular kind of job has become really popular over recent years and has been recognised as the easiest and safest solution for accessibility purposes, ultimately decreasing the potential dangers most bathrooms pose, such as slippery surfaces, awkward obstructions, steps and more.
THE COMPLETION
After just five days of work, the job was complete on Friday 6 May 2022. Our professional and trusted team of tradesmen then made some final inspections on the new Level Access Shower room installation, ensuring all works were completed to an exceptional standard and all appliances were functioning efficiently, as well as clearing up before leaving!
THE FEEDBACK
After the job was completed, the client Mr & Mrs Smith said…
“Our new level access shower room installation went fantastic – all works went as planned, and the tradesmen on site were first class. All carpets & flooring were fully protected during the works and any disruptions to us was kept to an absolute minimum. Stewart (Contracts Manager), Jeremy (Plumber) & Paul (Joiner) are a great asset to you and your team,. They all kept us appraised of progress at all times during the works. We are totally over the moon with our new shower room, many thanks to all R3 staff involved.”
Done & dusted! If you’re interested in a Level Access Shower installation, or making any other improvements to your home, don’t hesitate to book online at R3Direct.co.uk, or give us a call on – 03000 999 247.