It’s September. The children have gone back to school, the days are getting shorter, and it’s getting colder. Winter is coming! As the temperatures drop, it’s time to turn the lights on, draw the curtains and heat the old boiler up! It’s cosy in the living room, it’s snug in the bedroom, but, frequently, the […]
After a sun-blessed summer, we have all appreciated the benefits of windows. Waking up and opening the curtains, the world-through-the-window view kickstarts our days in the best way possible. But, without wanting to put a dampener on summer spirits, let’s not forget that winter is coming. Your home’s windows are designed to keep the cold […]
Clean, functional, practical, calming, relaxing – bathrooms are brilliant! If your bathroom doesn’t tick all of those boxes, maybe you should treat yourself to an upgrade? Whether it’s renovating an old one, creating a new one, or adding an extra one, your ideal bathroom project could, depending on the level of finish you choose, add […]
Torn between the idea of moving or renovating? If you answered ‘yes’, then maybe it’s time to think of another option. As with many growing families, space can become a premium. Have you thought about a conversion?As an alternative to ‘upping sticks’ and moving out, why not stay put and invest in a space re-claiming […]
Currently, there are more than 11 million disabled people in the UK. Whether it’s yourself, or someone you live with, or a family member, that requires additional support, disability adaptations around the home may be the most practical way to help you live more comfortably. Even for those having lived their lives without the need […]
The World Cup has kicked off in Russia, the sun’s out, the beers are flowing, football’s coming home – us Brits just love the summertime! Quick question: When was the last time you fired-up your boiler? “What!?” “The boiler?!” “But it’s 28 degrees outside!?” Yes, the boiler. As we get into the full swing of […]
What was once your new house, has now become your home. And just as that has developed and changed over time, your circumstances, family dynamics, needs, desires, and taste have almost definitely evolved also. Do you put your home up for sale and move out? Or do you choose to renovate and settle in for […]
“If your budget stretches to just one refit in the home, make sure it’s the kitchen. This has now become the showpiece area of the home. We don’t just cook in it, we do homework in it, we watch television in it and hold dinner parties there.” – Phil Spencer, TV Property Expert Wise words, […]
With a few warmer weekends behind us, you may finally have been able to invest some time into your garden, and start getting set up to enjoy the longer summer evenings. After cutting the grass, digging out those overgrown weeds, and clearing anything that didn’t survive the winter, you can take a step back to […]
Like many industries, builders use a variety of jargon − words and phrases that act as shorthand when people who work within it talk to each other. At John O’Connell Building Solutions we know that people outside the industry in most cases won’t understand these terms, so we try not to use them when talking […]