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Those who are studying on decorating courses might benefit from the knowledge that the home improvements sector has seen an increasing use of colour in people’s homes, according to one industry expert. Julia Kendell, interior designer on BBC1’s DIY SOS television series, said that the make do and mend concept is also likely to be […]
Health & Safety on site – irrespective of working in domestic or commercial premises, has come a long way in recent years. Whether you work on major building developments or in households, you must show proof that you have undergone awareness training of the issues that can make the difference between safe and dangerous working. […]
People on plumbing courses in Scotland could soon be in high demand as a cultural change is taking place which sees people realising that by investing in energy-saving equipment, they are improving the value of their homes. This is according Harry Mayers, who is the head of programme delivery for the Energy Saving Trust, an […]
Students embarking on decorating courses might benefit from learning that British homeowners enjoy entertaining in increasingly large, impressive spaces, according to one DIY expert. Michael Holmes, from Channel Five’s I Own Britain’s Best Home television series, said that people currently prefer to have a bit of extra space rather than hosting parties or dinners in […]
New jobs may soon be coming available for people on electrical training courses, as a new development is to be announced at Grantham North, according to Larkfleet Homes. Company spokesperson Paul Bywater said that the Bourne-based housing developer and building firm welcomes feedback and suggestions from the public on the proposals. His comments follow the […]
When an electric circuit suddenly ‘trips out’ in your house, what do you do? You go down to the cellar ( or rummage around in the area under the staircase) to find the fusebox, reset the circuit breaker and – ‘pop’, it trips again! Or – just when you go back upstairs – it trips […]
Those who are embarking on plumbing courses may be inspired by the tale of one father and son duo who believe there are "recession-proof" opportunities in the sector at present. Frank Cole told of how he discovered the Drain Doctor model of plumbing businesses and found that it is a proven way of running his […]
There may soon be an increased demand for people who have attended decorating courses, if the comments of one DIY expert are anything to go by. Julia Kendell is a television interior designer for BBC One’s DIY SOS programme, which is presented by Nick Knowles and is currently on its 18th series. Ms Kendell said […]
Those plumbing training apprentices who harbour ambitions to meet David Cameron one day might be interested to learn that the Conservative Party leader has expressed support for the water sector. Tory heavyweight Cameron met with Philip Green, chief executive of regional water company United Utilities, during the north-west arm of the party’s reception at the […]
In what may constitute good news for many green energy training apprentices, one environmental expert has claimed that there is a lot of talk about eco-friendly energy at the moment. Lee Coates, director of financial advisory firm the Ethical Investors Group, said that if there is an agreement in Copenhagen in December, it will mean […]
