We’ve got some exciting news here at Solid Carpentry, to show our dedication to providing the best service and ensuring we meet all the health and safety measures required of us, we’ve become CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) accredited contractors!

Whether you own your own home or a business property it is important to keep it well maintained to ensure that it is structurally sound and that it does not lose any value over the years.

A run-down property is not a nice place to spend time and if it hasn't been properly looked after you may also find that parts of the building become unsafe, but it can be stressful to try to think of everything that needs to be done to ensure that you keep your property in its best possible condition.

Whether you have an old front door that you want to replace, or all your internal doors need refurbishment, door installation and maintenance is an important part of any household. Think about how often you use every door in your home on a daily basis - you certainly don't want to take its appearance or safety for granted.

Have you got awkward wasted space that you wish you could do more with? Perhaps you need more storage but you're already stretched for space? If this sounds familiar, built-in cupboards could be the solution to your problems! Find out why in more detail below.

1. Make use of even the most awkward spaces

Many people dream of having their own home library as it really does feel like such an elegant a luxurious addition to any property, and there is no reason why this wish cannot become a reality for most.

If your living room has been the same for a while it may be that you are hoping to give it a new look as this tends to be the room that we spend the most time in.

These three ways to update your living room give a variety of options for you to choose from, or why not just go ahead and do all three for the ultimate makeover?

Choose a new colour