Thursday 12 July 2012

Check the Decor When Installing Mirrors


Top Tip.....
The idea of sliding mirror doors is great, but make sure you have thought about the room and the décor that is in the room. If you have a patterned wall and crazy design on the wallpaper that is opposite the mirrors, make sure it is not too crazy as the wall paper will be reflected in the mirror as well as the wall. The effect of the mirrors could be reduced slightly by breaking up the doors with panels. This will break down the pattern that is being reflected.  The same can be said if you have a busy carpet.

Thursday 5 July 2012

Some Top Tips for Moving Wardrobes


Top Tip One - An obvious one – but empty them first, there is no point in trying to save time and end up with the entire contents on the floor as soon as you start to move the items.

Top Tip Two - If you are decorating and need to move wardrobes that have inbuilt Forsyth Glazing Sliding Doors make sure that if you need to move the rails keep all parts together, like screws and bolts. If possible, take a photo first to make sure you can remember all the elements 

Top Tip Three – Check measurements beforehand and make sure you can manoeuvre the wardrobe over tricky areas like the stairwell or that it will fit into a lift if needed. It is quite hard to move the wardrobe once you are in a position that you cannot get it back into the room it came from.

Top Tip Four – Make sure you have plenty of help on the day. Make sure there are enough adults who can comfortably lift the heavy item. This is important if you have more than one wardrobe to move.

Top Tip Five – Ensure you have the right removal van for the job if you are moving home. If you consider the length of your wardrobe, although a wardrobe can be broken down, it is not possible to completely break the length of a wardrobe down. Often the bulkiness can be overcome with taking wardrobe doors apart, but not the length.

Make Sure to Remember Series...Appliances


If you have recently brought a home and changed from renting, then you might need to buy appliances for the kitchen as aswell as the bedroom furniture and replacing the sliding doors on the wardrobes.

Ensure you allow enough funds to purchase the essential items such as washing machine, oven and fridge or fridge/freezer. These can be brought second hand, but if are doing this you often will not have the warranties on them. If purchasing second hand, check exactly what your household insurance covers.

Often stores will be helpful and offer advice on products and sales so you can shop around and get the best advice and price for your electrical appliances.

Allow enough time for delivery of your items. This is important if you have children as being without a washing machine and fridge is not going to help anyone settle into their new home and creates extra hassle.  Make sure the appliances are fitted as soon as possible and try to avoid a long wait between delivery and fitting as often, it is easy to see the contents and this can open up a potential theft.