In this article, we will be providing you with expert advice on different ways that you can prepare and clean your central air conditioning system before summer hits. We include useful information on how to test your unit, check its coolant lines and how to clean the...
You are buying a new home, but the backyard swimming pool is a real fixer-upper. Should you go ahead or not? When purchasing a home with an existing swimming pool, always make your offer contingent on an inspection of the pool by a certified swimming pool inspector....
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Well, this doesn’t apply when it comes to your home. When you really think about it, the exterior of your home is like the cover of a book. It attracts attention and sets the stage for what’s inside....
As soon as summer hits and the cold weather disappears, it’s time to step outside and enjoy the sunshine! Most of us agree that home is the best place to relax and unwind, especially if you have a patio or another outdoor living space to spend time in. When was the...
Savvy homeowners looking for breezy ways to make their homes more efficient should take a good, hard look at one core component: appliances. The fact of the matter is that appliances have come a long way, even in just the past couple of years, from clunky energy hogs...
Remodeling a house can be very expensive. You will have to budget your money before diving into such a project. For what reason you have for remodeling your home, be it for aesthetic or selling purposes, you should always consider the cost versus the value, so your...
Are looking to buy your first home? Here are some smart investment plans Now that you have finally decided to buy your first home, you should know that it is going to be a big financial commitment - one of the major investments you will make in your lifetime. Many...
Let’s face it. Jetting off to the Maldives or the French Riviera each week for some R&R isn’t feasible for the average homeowner. As much as we’d like to be relaxing in the warm waters of the Mediterranean, most of us will have to make do with retreating to our...
As you start mapping out your house floor plans for a fixer-upper, a renovation project, or a new home build, you’ll need to consider the types of flooring you want to install in different parts of the home. Since every room in the home serves a different purpose, you...
EnviroVent, the Harrogate-based manufacturer of ventilation solutions, is celebrating winning ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year’ at the 25th annual H&V News Awards for its innovative ATMOS® system. ATMOS® is the first ever smart range of PIV (Positive...
Amidst all things Brexit in the last seven days, the Chancellor, Philip Hammond delivered his Spring Statement with some encouraging proposals made for the construction industry. Here are the main items from the statement with commentary from Kevin Buckley GGF Group...
Your front door is one of the first things a visitor sees and remembers and it can make a great first impression. As well as introducing your personal style to the front of your home you can use a replacement door to improve home security, energy conservation, reduce...
The GGF is delighted to announce that it has renewed its longstanding partnership with the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC). In previous years, both GGF and the NHIC have worked on political influencing, marketing and PR campaigns. On the renewed partnership,...
The GGF’s consumer advice website MyGlazing.com has hit a landmark one million page views in just over three years since was set up. MyGlazing.com was set up in 2016 to help homeowners make a more informed choice when selecting windows, doors, and conservatories....
NAPIT has highlighted a range of initiatives it is undertaking to promote its longstanding commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and has called for companies across the industry to take similar steps. Since its formation, NAPIT has had EDI practices...
As a supporter in principle of the proposal to introduce a mandatory licensing scheme for the UK construction industry, we are writing to update you on a few things. Since launching the research report ‘Licence to build’ in July 2018, the FMB has been busy speaking to...
Getting the quality of building improvement work right the first time is a key priority for the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC). It’s a view Local Authority Building Control (LABC) shares. Too often the quality of building work – for a new building as well as...
In our day and age being aware of the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, we release into the atmosphere couldn't be more crucial. Carbon dioxide is the most important gas for controlling the earth's temperatures and without it not only would we be shivering in the...
Over the last year, TrustMark has been going through a number of important changes, all of which have been implemented with the aim of enhancing consumer protection and the services we offer our Scheme Providers and Registered Businesses. These developments were...
The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd has become the first ever GGF Member to achieve a Gold rating in the GGF GLASS Charter Merit Scheme, taking a giant leap into the health and safety record books. Described as ‘the pinnacle of good Health and Safety management’, the...