How to make Roman Blinds in 10 easy steps

If you have the time and the patience then making your own Roman Blinds can be a satisfying experience. In this article, experts from Curtain Court take you through an easy step by step guide to making Roman Blinds - good luck!

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Solar power, green energy for the home

For homeowners with a south facing roof or wall, one of the most obvious ways in which energy can be conserved and money saved is by harnessing the su... Read more

Insulate your home and let it breathe

Energy efficiency in a Period House may sound like an oxymoron, but with global warming a major issue and minor annoyances such as the ongoing threat ... Read more

Antique Fire Grates - not just wood holders

To be sure, there are simple antique fire grates, but even those are far more than a grid of iron bars on legs. To understand why, you also have to un... Read more

Maintaining your period home in France

If you're one of the many Brits with a property in France then you maybe interested in Joe Laredo's book, Renovating and Maintaining Your French Home.... Read more

Listed building is the perfect eco home

Turning a two hundred and fifty year old listed building into a modern day mansion is no easy feat when you're looking to combine what was once a stat... Read more