Period Properties – How To Update Them
An older home is filled with character and charm; however, if you live in a period property there will be things in your home that you want to update. In order to ensure that your home keeps its character, you must find the perfect balance of modern amenities with the character and charm that made you fall in love with your home in the beginning.
1. Insulation
Most period homes were not properly insulated, which can impact the amount of money it costs to properly heat and cool your home. Additionally, improperly insulated homes negatively impact the environment and increase your home’s carbon footprint. Heat loss in your home occurs in five areas, including:
- Draughts – 30 per cent heat loss
- Walls – 25 per cent heat loss
- Glass (windows) – 20 per cent heat loss
- Floors – 15 per cent heat loss
- Loft – 10 per cent heat loss
Generation Z: What Digital Marketers Need To Know
Currently Generation Z is on the verge of passing Baby Boombers, Gen X, and others to become the largest segment (by percentage) of the world’s population. Marketers and retailers are already beginning to focus on this generation and how to reach out to them. Gen Z is estimated to compose of nearly a third of the global population by 2019, being about the same size but just a sliver larger than Millennials. The two combined will be about 2/3 of the world population by 2019.
Because of that, the rush to market to Gen Z is on since whoever figures out how to do this effectively will have a huge leg up on the competition who doesn’t. The oldest members of Gen Z will be just out of university or preparing to graduate from university. Moving forward by just after 2020 it is estimated that Generation Z could be up … Continue reading >>>
All You Need To Know About Petroleum Jelly
What is it made of?
Petroleum jelly is a mixture of waxes and mineral oils that are passed through barrel pumps to form a semisolid jelly-like substance. It has not undergone many changes since it was discovered back in 1859 by Robert Augustus Chesebrough. Chesebrough noted that oil workers used a gooey jelly for healing their burns and wounds. Eventually, he packaged the jelly as Vaseline.
The benefits of petroleum jelly come from petroleum, which is its key ingredient that helps seal skin with a water-protective barrier. This helps the skin retain moisture and heal. Read on to learn more about the other uses of petroleum jelly
Uses and Benefits of Petroleum Jelly
1. Healing minor skin burns and scrapes
A study has shown that petroleum jelly is effective when it comes to keeping the skin moist when healing after surgery. This can be particularly good for less dramatic, … Continue reading >>>
How To Update A Period Property
Old houses typically exude a certain charm and character that is hard to replicate with new buildings. However, if you live in a period house, you will appreciate the need to update a few things. To this end, the aim should be to strike the perfect balance between installing modern comfort features and retaining the charm and character that attracted you to the period house in the first place.
1. Poor Quality Insulation
The vast majority of old houses have poor insulation that leads to a huge carbon footprint and expensive bills. CosyHome Company reckons that a period home loses in 5 major ways:
- Loft 10%
- Floors 15%
- Glass 20%
- Walls 25%
- Draughts 30%
You should consider updating the insulation to your home. Preferably, you should have the insulation professionally installed to ensure quality workmanship – they can use floor plan software to ensure they carry out the job correctly. … Continue reading >>>
Tips For Renting A House
It is very important to consider your requirements before you begin to search for your property. Be very clear about the area that you want to live in, the type you are searching for, which amenities you want to have near and what budget you have available.
Your requirements:
- Room, studio, house, flat
- Location
- Tenancy period length
- Unfurnished or furnished
- Number of reception rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms
- Garden
- Off-street parking
Set a budget
Get a manageable budget set up and then stick with it. Rental properties are marketed by letting agents either by stating the monthly rental price or weekly rental price. Try to not be tempted (or allow your agent to tempt you) into searching for properties that are beyond what you can afford comfortably.
Along with your rental costs, other related expenses need to be budgeted for. Those may include:
- House contents insurance: this is something that you need