27/02/2024, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
For many people their loft is a mystery, a dark place that is difficult to access, so they never go…
12/09/2023, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
As part of my quest to make my new house warm and cosy, I had my chimney stacks taken down….
26/06/2023, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
“What I like about external louvres is the fact that they deflect or absorb over 90% of the sun’s energy…
26/04/2023, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
“I like this photograph partly because it looks like a cubist piece of artwork,” says Sandy Can you see the…
14/11/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
Spotted by Sandy at Batimat Paris (the construction trade show) she says that they remind her of childhood Lego bricks….
17/10/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
I love a gadget that can give me useful information, so I was very excited to see a smart meter…
10/10/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
Today is the coldest day since I moved into my house. It’s a 1961 self-built bungalow, It’s October and there…
22/08/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
A small market town of only 30,000 residents in the county of Warwickshire, Stratford boasts many attractions and its position…
16/05/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
“This crazy image has been taking up some of my thoughts this week. It was quite a revelation – literally….
05/05/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
You may have had enough of that urban lifestyle and be ready to favour a move to somewhere a bit…
21/03/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
If you’re considering moving to Ryton-on-Dunsmore, there are plenty of reasons why this place could be a great new home…
15/02/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
I wanted to write something about a piece of architecture in my area. But what? One of my colleagues has BedZED…
07/02/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
The Swan Theatre is owned by The Royal Shakespeare Company and sits next to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, on the…
07/02/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
Stratford-upon-Avon, famous for its ties to William Shakespeare and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, holds an incredible amount of beautiful architecture…
07/02/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
Both the Leamington Royal Pump Rooms and the Royal Pump Room Gardens have been through various renovations for different reasons,…
07/02/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
As you may know, Stratford-upon-Avon has endless amazing buildings, whether they date back to the thirteenth century or last year….
28/01/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
If you are having construction work done on your property, it is the perfect time to reassess the services in…
06/01/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
Cox’s Yard is located on the Riverside next to Clopton Bridge. The site was originally used as a timber yard….
21/06/2021, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
If you’re looking for a place to raise a family, an idyllic town to retire in, or simply the best…
21/06/2021, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments
Why is Coventry such a great place to live? There are many reasons, but we’ll give you some of the…