Hi, I'm Zac! I've set up Loftera with a simple mission in mind. To offer the best and free home improvement advice. This section is where the best of our work is published. Producing great content wouldn't be possible without my wife, Aiko which you can see smiling next to me. She is a frequent contributor to the site and shares a lot of her knowledge here at Loftera. Together we have over 20 years of knowledge in the home improvement industry and use this very blog to share our skills with you.
When was the last time you checked your boiler’s Gas Safe certificate? If it’s been longer than a year then it’s already been too long. All boilers in the UK need to be checked and approved by the Gas Safe Register (GSR) (1) and you are required by law to have your system checked every
Did you know that your boiler should be serviced every 12 months, yet hundreds of households across the UK leave it years before actually getting it checked? Failure to get a boiler service will actually void the warranty, meaning that if it does break down, you’ll be left to pick up the costs of fixing
So, you want to know how to drain a combi boiler? You’re not alone. It is a question asked by thousands of homeowners every year. The reasons for flushing your boiler system can vary. One of the main reasons why people choose to drain a combi boiler is to remove any unwanted residue in their
If your boiler is leaking water, you want to attend to it as a matter of urgency. Failure to do so could easily result in mould, rust and corrosion in your home. What can start out as a seemingly small issue, can quickly develop into a major one. So don’t wait, get your leaking boiler
If you’ve managed your own home for long enough, you’ve definitely wondered “when can I leave my energy supplier?” at some point or another. Whether you’ve pulled the trigger yet or not, you’d be surprised how many people don’t realise that sometime you will have to pay energy suppliers exit fees. It all depends on
Get An Extension Quote Today Save up to 27% by comparing quotes from trusted builders. Click To Get Quotes If you are sick of not having enough room or space in your home, then what about getting an extension over your garage? It’s actually one of the most popular home improvements in the UK, which
Oak Framed Extension Quotes Save up to 37% by comparing quotes from trusted builders. Click To Get Quotes One of the more popular choices of extensions in recent years has been that of an oak frame. The main reason for this surge in popularity is due to their aesthetic appeal. They look great! They also
Table of Contents Did you know that having fitted wardrobes in your house can actually increase the value of your home when it comes to selling? In fact, the best quality options often add so much value to your house that they more than cover the cost of installation, which not only makes them a
Get Your Alarm Today Save up to 40% by comparing quotes from security companies Click To Get Quotes If you’re reading this Loftera blog, then you are more than likely in the process of deciding on whether to have a burglar alarm system fitted in your home. If that is the case, well done to
Despite a difficult 2020 for the financial industry, the demand for mortgages in the UK rose to a 13 year high as the number of people wanting home loans continued to boom. Bank of England figures (1) proved that there we close to 100,000 loans approved by lenders in October 2020 alone, and the figures
