http://www.grandalliance.co.uk/blog Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:49:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are various ways getting a loft conversion added to your home can solve different problems. Consider these scenerios. Working from Home Like so many other hard working people John is made redundant. After the initial shock he decides that he will never again rely on employees for an income and decides to ... http://www.grandalliance.co.uk/blog/how-loft-conversions-can-solve-different-problems/ The recent news that Frank Lampard's massive house extension project is starting to irk his West London neighbours highlights the sensitivity of mixing local residents and construction. Residents on his Chelsea Street were reported to be very unhappy about the noise being made to create the recently engaged England ... http://www.grandalliance.co.uk/blog/frank-lampards-noisy-house-extension-highlights-need-to-keep-neighbours-onside/ [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="236" caption="Loft Conversions London"][/caption] Home owners should consider loft conversions as a way of increasing the space in their homes in the current stagnant housing market. By choosing a loft conversion house owners can add a study, home office, extra bedroom, playroom or basic multi-function storage area to ... http://www.grandalliance.co.uk/blog/loft-conversions-as-a-way-of-expanding-your-home-space/ Winter is in sight and can be a worry when it comes to the heating bills. Here are 5 energy saving tips to help you save. Get Insulated Heat loss is a major cause of energy waste throughout the winter. Heat can often escape through poorly insulated roofs and according to British ... http://www.grandalliance.co.uk/blog/5-gas-saving-tips/ Do you know whether the person who repaired or installed your gas appliance is properly registered as being Gas Safe? It's estimated that almost 74% of gas appliances inspected by the Gas Safe Register are considered to be at risk. This means the appliances installed could be putting your life and ... http://www.grandalliance.co.uk/blog/dont-put-your-life-at-risk-with-illegal-gas-workers/ It is estimated that almost 50% of homes in London are paying too much for their heating costs. Running an old or inefficient boiler can mean you're using far more energy than you should, but if you take some time to repair home heating you could potentially reduce your energy ... http://www.grandalliance.co.uk/blog/save-up-to-40-with-energy-efficient-boilers/ It is very important when having a new gas boiler fitted or repaired that you use gas safe registered engineers. They bring along with them a lot of assured benefits and experience, but most importantly have passed exams to be able to do the job properly. You must only use a ... http://www.grandalliance.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-using-gas-safe-register-engineers/