The Boiler Scrappage Scheme came and went far faster than the Car Scrappage Scheme, just proving to us how important homeowners feel that replacing their G-rated boiler is. Not only has the scheme contributed to the replacement of 125,000 inefficient boilers, thereby reducing the country's carbon footprint, it has re-generated the Plumbing and Heating industry at a time when wallets are otherwise slamming shut.
The Energy Saving Trust have gone on the record urging the Government to continue with the incentive scheme. “We hope the industry will continue to offer incentives for households to upgrade their boilers, as there are still many of the worst performing boilers out there,” said Fraser Winterbottom, chief operating officer for the Energy Saving Trust.
The scheme, whilst improving carbon emissions by 140,000 tonnes per year from some of the worst-performing homes in britain, also aimed to improve the overall wealth of families who owned a G-rated boiler, by cutting energy bills by between £200 and £235 per year.
Unfortunately, unlike the Car Scrappage Scheme, it seems unlikely that the Boiler Scrappage Scheme will be continued. We will let you know more when we know more.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Did you Do It Yourself over Easter?
If the figures coming from Retail Desicions (ReD) are to be believed, a larger number of homeowners did tackle a DIY task. If you Did It Yourself over the Easter break, are you one of the unfortunate ones, counting the cost of your efforts?
Many homeowners are now rethinking getting experts in as their purse strings are tightening. This is all well and good for an experienced DIY enthusiast, or someone who already works in the building trade, however the less experienced home improvers may be seriously damaging their homes - reducing the property's value or even putting themselves and loved ones at risk!
A report today from Santander confirms that DIY disasters are costing £331 million in damages - no small amount! According to the report, 72% of british people who are planning on improving their homes this year will choose to tackle the work themselves. That's 20% more than last year, confirming the suspicion that the challenging economic climate has driven people to pick up a screwdriver for the first time.
According to the report, 14% of DIYers have some form of accident or make a mistake, costing, on average, £344 to repair the damage.
As the Easter Bank Holidays have just passed, thoughts are probably bubbling up in homeowners minds to prepare for the next two bank holidays in May when they can crack on with other home improvements, as is normal for the spring season. Granted, there's very little permanent damage you can do with a paintbrush and roller, but over-enthusiastic DIYers may choose to tackle more challenging tasks which may have been better left to the professionals.
More complex tasks being tackled include tiling the bathroom, fitting kitchen appliances, woodwork and carpentry, garden improvements such as laying a patio or bricklaying and roof repairs.
If you're planning for your next Bank Holiday's DIY, you may want to consider preparing more than just your shopping list. TradePlumbing recommends before embarking on anything more challenging than giving your room a fresh lick of paint, you should fully research the task at hand and give careful consideration to calling in an expert.
To help homeowners make the most of their own resources, there are a number of helpful articles to get you thinking. The site has articles on choosing the right colour scheme for your bathroom and helpful hints on how to bleed your radiator. They also offer a small number of White Papers to help with more involved tasks, such as dealing with bathroom stains and dealing with bathroom plumbing emergencies.
If you're confident in your own skills, or have an expert in the family on whom you can call if you hit a tricky spot, then now is the time to order in your bathroom suite or shower enclosure, to make sure that it arrives in time for the next long weekend.
Above all, Plan, Plan Plan!
Many homeowners are now rethinking getting experts in as their purse strings are tightening. This is all well and good for an experienced DIY enthusiast, or someone who already works in the building trade, however the less experienced home improvers may be seriously damaging their homes - reducing the property's value or even putting themselves and loved ones at risk!
A report today from Santander confirms that DIY disasters are costing £331 million in damages - no small amount! According to the report, 72% of british people who are planning on improving their homes this year will choose to tackle the work themselves. That's 20% more than last year, confirming the suspicion that the challenging economic climate has driven people to pick up a screwdriver for the first time.
According to the report, 14% of DIYers have some form of accident or make a mistake, costing, on average, £344 to repair the damage.
As the Easter Bank Holidays have just passed, thoughts are probably bubbling up in homeowners minds to prepare for the next two bank holidays in May when they can crack on with other home improvements, as is normal for the spring season. Granted, there's very little permanent damage you can do with a paintbrush and roller, but over-enthusiastic DIYers may choose to tackle more challenging tasks which may have been better left to the professionals.
More complex tasks being tackled include tiling the bathroom, fitting kitchen appliances, woodwork and carpentry, garden improvements such as laying a patio or bricklaying and roof repairs.
If you're planning for your next Bank Holiday's DIY, you may want to consider preparing more than just your shopping list. TradePlumbing recommends before embarking on anything more challenging than giving your room a fresh lick of paint, you should fully research the task at hand and give careful consideration to calling in an expert.
To help homeowners make the most of their own resources, there are a number of helpful articles to get you thinking. The site has articles on choosing the right colour scheme for your bathroom and helpful hints on how to bleed your radiator. They also offer a small number of White Papers to help with more involved tasks, such as dealing with bathroom stains and dealing with bathroom plumbing emergencies.
If you're confident in your own skills, or have an expert in the family on whom you can call if you hit a tricky spot, then now is the time to order in your bathroom suite or shower enclosure, to make sure that it arrives in time for the next long weekend.
Above all, Plan, Plan Plan!
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