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Roofing Terminology UK 101: Learn Your Eaves fr...

Roofs are one of the most important parts of the home and need to be in top condition to battle the elements daily. Understanding Roofing Terminology is one of the...

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Top DIY Safety Tips

Whether you’re digging trenches in the garden, installing new loft insulation, or building a few cabinets, safety in DIY is paramount. We’ve put together this list of DIY Safety Tips...

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Architecture Insight: Face Brickwork

What is Face Brick? Face brickwork or facing brick refers to exposed brick walls. These walls can be found inside and outside homes. From their popularity in the early 20th...

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Choosing the Right Cement for Your Needs: An Ea...

Choosing the right product for your building project is the first step to success. Whether you’re trying some masonry work, repairing a driveway, or just laying some foundations, selecting the...

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Wooden Doors: Durable and Desirable

Internal and external doors come in a wide selection of shapes, sizes, colours and materials. The material is probably one of the most important parts when choosing products for your...

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Driveway Design 101

Whether in a country home or a suburban semi, a good driveway can make your life and home better. From safety to first impressions, your driveway is incredibly important. However,...

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Creative Patio Design Ideas UK

Designing and laying a patio requires a swathe of big decisions. Where do you lay your patio? Do you go with a professional or do it yourself? Do you use...

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Choosing the Right Building & Landscaping Aggre...

Building and landscaping aggregates are a versatile substance used in foundations, construction and garden paving. From creating a seating area in the garden to a hardwearing and cost-effective driveway or...

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The Benefits of Loft Insulation

Living in the UK comes with its share of pros and cons. The weather is one of the longstanding jokes of this little isle with rain and cold weather never...

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Essential Gardening Tools for Beginners

Gardening is a rewarding job or hobby. Young or old, professional or new to the craft, it’s easy to roll up your sleeves, plan your garden design and set to...

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Message from Tony Sharkey

It has been a very exciting time here at JTD with the completion of our new website and I thought I would take some time in letting you know what...

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