Tips & Advice
With decades of hands-on experience behind him, Lorne Adams shares practical advice to help you look after your home, avoid costly surprises and make confident decisions about maintenance and improvements.
Which boundary belongs to your house?
A quick guide to working out which fences, walls or hedges are yours — and how to avoid neighbourly disputes.
Landlord advice: Understanding maintenance costs and how to budget
Clear, practical advice on how much to budget for property upkeep — and how to avoid those surprise repair bills.
How and when to prune apple trees
A simple, seasonal guide to pruning apple trees for healthy growth and bigger, better harvests.
Using a letting agent: what to expect
An honest look at letting agents: what they do, what they cost, and how to find the right fit for your property.
Maintaining your rental property: how to protect your investment and control costs
Smart, experience-based advice on keeping your rental property in top shape without overspending.
Thinking of selling your house? Simple ways to boost its appeal and value
Practical tips — from kerb appeal to clever upgrades — that help your home sell faster and for a better price.
Why it’s important to use the right trades for first and second fixing
From plumbing to electrics, learn why using the right people for each stage of the job makes all the difference.
Overhanging branches from a neighbour – what you can and can’t do
Unsure what to do about a neighbour’s tree hanging over your garden? Here’s how to handle it calmly and correctly.
Lawn care tips for southern UK gardens
Everything you need to keep your lawn green, healthy and thriving through the changing southern seasons.
Why use a landlord maintenance service
Discover how a good maintenance team can save you time, protect your investment and keep tenants happy.
