A lot of homeowners often have trouble deciding whether to improve and expand their current property or pack up and move to a new home altogether. There are pros and cons for both of these options and today we are going to take a look at them. Moving Home Moving home is great as you can get an upgrade or downgrade without having to deal with any project work yourself. However, moving homes can be time consuming and costly which may not suit some people. The process of moving homes can be stres...

If you are currently in the market for a new front or back door this blog will help you to decide what type of door is best for your property and budget. There are 3 main door types that are used within the market currently. They are timber doors, UPVC doors and composite doors. All three have their own set of benefits with UPVC and composite doors being the most popular out of the three. Today we are going to look at the two most popular door types and explain their benefits and hopefully hel...

Conservatories have been in the home improvement sector for an extremely long time and have been a constant popular choice for homeowners looking to extend their home. Today we are going to take a look at what makes conservatories so popular and the benefits they will bring to your home. Utilise Your Space Utilising the space you have in your home is a great reason to get a conservatory. A conservatory gives you another room helping to expand your property without the need for a big and costly...

With a new year comes an array of new products that enter the industry with some becoming household favourites overnight and others falling to the back of the pile. With this in mind, we are going to look at 3 new products that are tipped to be red hot favourites in the home improvement sector in 2020. Rose Gold Window and Door Hardware The hardware within windows and doors has been gradually growing and changing over the last few years giving homeowners an array of options when it comes to cu...

Guttering is vital to any property. Damaged, leaky or clogged guttering can cause your home a number of problems that can be time consuming and costly.  Guttering is not something anyone tends to think of when it comes to improving their property. Usually when someone thinks about replacing a gutter it is either broken or clogged up, which can be a nuisance to any home. However, is it ideal to replace them before they break in order to save money on clean-up costs and potential damage to the p...

When looking to start a home improvement project there are a number of things you must consider before the project is started. You must look at all aspects of the project from colour schemes and styles, to materials used and how the project will disrupt your personal life during its completion. Small projects will not take up much time and therefore your home life will not be disturbed as much, but bigger projects such as extensions can take a number of weeks to complete and therefore you need...

One thing all homeowners could benefit from in the next year is making their homes more energy efficient to help reduce energy waste and of course save money in the process. There are a number of ways you can improve your homes energy efficiency and in today’s blog we are going to take a look at a few of these options to give you a greater understanding of the best way to improve your properties efficiency. Windows One major cause of poor energy efficiency is old, leaky/draughty windows that...

From all the Team at Countrywide Windows, we would like to take a moment at this special time of year to wish all of our previous and existing clients as well as friends and families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your support over the past year and we look forward to completing your home improvement projects in the new year. Have a great Christmas.

With the new year approaching fast, it’s time you looked ahead and planned your home improvement projects for the coming year. The new year is always filled with resolutions that sometimes are fulfilled and other times are not. We’ve all heard the gym resolution and we know how that goes. Why don’t you plan a New Year’s resolution with Countrywide Windows by improving aspects of your home that will benefit you in the short term and the long term. There are endless ways to improve your ...

There are so many options in the current market to improve your outdoor space and make the most of the summer months that we have. Ranging from patios to extensions to decking’s, there are numerous options to help make your garden a more welcoming and attractive area to spend time in when you have friends or family over. With this in mind we want to talk to you about exterior shelters and how they can help transform your garden into a little haven where you can relax and spend some quality t...

If you own a business that operates on a high street you know how vital the appearance of your shop is when it comes to attracting new customers through the door. If your shop is good looking, modern and attractive more people will be drawn to it. In comparison if your shop is run down, old and shabby it will put potential customers off and lose you business that is vital for your success. If the second description sounds like your shop then it’s time for a change and a new look to ensure yo...

When picking windows for your home it is vital that they fit in with the style, character and age of the property. If they don’t they will stick out like a sore thumb and damage the appearance of your home. With this in mind we are going to take a look at a couple of window types that are perfect for the modern home. Modern homes have come on leaps and bounds over the last decade thanks to new technologies and the research/invention of better materials to make a home even more beautiful than...

Picture this, it’s Monday morning, you open up your curtains to find a small, what most people would consider an insignificant chip or crack on your window. You haven’t got time to worry about this though as you have to get ready for work and this is something you can deal with later. However, this is easily forgotten and months could go by before you get it seen to. By then this small chip can become a more time consuming and costly issue. If the crack becomes too large it might not be abl...

With the winter well and truly upon us and Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to look at what home improvement products can give your home a wow factor this festive season. After a great summer the time has come where the darker days have set in and everyone is battening down the hatches for the winter months ahead, where a cosy night in is preferred to a late evening at the pub.  So, during this period when you spend a lot more time at home with friends and family, how can you improve yo...

When you think of maintaining your windows and the security of your home, they will often be separate thoughts and not one you would put together instantly. However, maintaining your windows is absolutely vital when it comes to keeping your property secure and safe. In today’s blog, we are going to look at the direct correlation between maintenance and potential security risks you may face if your windows are not kept in ship shape condition. Maintained Windows vs Unmaintained Windows  If y...