https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/rssfeed Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:36:31 EST Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:09:27 EST en Umbraco https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/10-home-renovation-problems-owners-can-avoid Most construction projects on existing homes work out fine, but there can be problems. Here are 10 of the most avoidable home renovation problems. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/15-water-saving-tips-for-your-bathroom Think ahead when you're replacing or installing a new bathroom as it will give you the opportunity to save water in future years. Read these practical tips on how to save water in a bathroom. Tue, 05 May 2020 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/10-things-you-can-do-to-improve-your-home Is your home as comfortable as it can be? Is there something missing? Read our top tips on improving your home. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-building-regulations-for-creating-a-new-home-office-space Whether you're planning on creating a home office in your loft, shed or garage, here is some advice on whether you'll need building regulations approval. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-make-your-home-wildlife-friendly Habitat loss and climate change are taking its toll on our native and visiting wildlife. Here are five ideas on making your home welcoming to wildlife. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/i-want-my-home-to-be-warm-in-winter-but-then-it-will-be-too-hot-in-the-summer-what-can-i-do But while the type of insulation you use is key to whether your home stays cool in summer, there are other factors to take into account. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/introducing-anna-from-ask-anna Wed, 04 Aug 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/builder-s-total-price-higher-than-the-original-estimate-because-of-increase-in-cost-of-materials-ask-anna-question-of-the-week Material shortages. Why builders are charging more than the initial estimate price Wed, 11 Aug 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/what-happens-if-you-haven-t-obtained-permission-ask-anna-question-of-the-week What happens if you haven’t obtained building regulations permission? – Ask Anna Question of the Week Thu, 19 Aug 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/why-you-need-a-completion-certificate-ask-anna-question-of-the-week Why you need a completion certificate? – Ask Anna Question of the Week Fri, 27 Aug 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/do-i-need-building-regulations-approval-for-my-loft-conversion Loft conversions are a great way to expand your living space – however not all lofts are suitable for conversion. As a first step you should check the following – Ask Anna Question of the Week Fri, 10 Sept 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-building-regulations-application-ask-anna-question-of-the-week What are the different types of Building Regulations application? – Ask Anna Question of the Week Fri, 17 Sept 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/do-i-need-building-control-approval-when-building-a-detached-garage-ask-anna-question-of-the-week Do I need building control approval when building a detached garage? - Ask Anna Question of the Week Thu, 23 Sept 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/some-easing-in-the-materials-crisis-although-no-long-term-promises-4 Material shortages recently have been an issue, lately, there has been some easing but material crisis still exists Tue, 05 Oct 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/do-i-need-building-regulations-to-redo-my-bathroom-ask-anna-question-of-the-week Fri, 22 Oct 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/looking-after-your-roof Autumn is also the time of year when many homeowners discover that their roof has developed defects that result in draughts, leaks, and even falling materials. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/do-i-need-building-regulations-permission-to-take-down-my-bedroom-wall-ask-anna-question-of-the-week I live in a flat and want to take down an internal wall to make my bedroom bigger. Do I need building regulations permission? – Ask Anna Question of the Week Fri, 12 Nov 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/what-certificates-do-i-need-at-the-end-of-my-project-and-where-do-i-get-them-from What certificates do I need at the end of my project and where do I get them from? – Ask Anna Question of the Week Fri, 03 Dec 2021 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-requirements-when-changing-my-windows-ask-anna-question-of-the-week What are the requirements when changing my windows? - Ask Anna Question of the Week Thu, 13 Jan 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/do-i-need-building-regulations-approval-to-remove-a-chimney-breast-ask-anna-question-of-the-week Do I need Building Regulations approval to remove a chimney breast – Ask Anna Question of the Week Fri, 04 Feb 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/what-to-consider-when-creating-a-new-open-plan-kitchen-ask-anna-question-of-the-week What should you consider when creating an open plan kitchen?– Ask Anna Question of the Week Tue, 15 Feb 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-balconies Were you aware that there are many different types of balconies, there's something to suit any lifestyle Mon, 28 Feb 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/9-simple-ways-to-improve-your-garden What are the 9 simple ways to improve your garden Fri, 29 Apr 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/chelsea-flower-show-inspiration Chelsea flower show inspiration | Front Door Fri, 27 May 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/do-i-need-building-regulations-approval-for-my-new-conservatory Do I need building regulations approval for my new conservatory – Ask Anna Question of the Week Thu, 09 Jun 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/video-thinking-about-a-career-in-building-control Thu, 18 Aug 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/10-tips-for-new-homeowners 10 tips for new homeowners Fri, 02 Sept 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/ten-tips-for-working-better-with-your-builder Ten tips for working better with your builder - how to have a smooth process. Wed, 21 Sept 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/do-i-need-to-make-a-building-regulations-application-for-an-electric-vehicle-charging-point Do I need to make a building regulations application for an electric vehicle charging point? | Front Door Wed, 21 Sept 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/does-replacement-of-the-concrete-floor-slab-require-building-control-involvement Does replacement of the concrete floor slab require building control involvement?– Ask Anna Question of the Week Fri, 28 Oct 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/doing-your-bit-for-the-climate-crisis Doing your bit for the climate crisis Fri, 28 Oct 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/are-you-making-the-most-of-front-door Are you making the most of Front Door? Fri, 25 Nov 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/what-are-local-authority-building-control-teams-doing-to-address-the-climate-emergency What are local authority building control teams doing to address the climate emergency? Mon, 05 Dec 2022 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/does-your-new-home-have-an-labc-warranty Wed, 25 Jan 2023 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/requesting-site-inspections-for-your-home-improvement-project Requesting site inspections for your home improvement project– Ask Anna Question of the Week Fri, 24 Mar 2023 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/5-tips-to-refresh-your-home-this-spring Here are 5 tips to refresh your home this spring Fri, 21 Apr 2023 https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/blog/does-your-home-have-japanese-knotweed Does your home have Japanese Knotweed? 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