Pressure washing a patio or exterior of a property is one of the quickest and most cost-effective way to refresh the look of your outdoor space. Over time, patios, masonry, and brickwork can become dirty and gather moss, which can make the area look tired and untidy. In order to keep your outdoor space looking its best, pressure washing the area once a year will keep everything looking fresh and clean. When is the best time of year to pressure wash a patio? People tend to spend the most time in their gardens and outdoor space in the spring and summer, so to enjoy this time to its fullest it is ..read more

Kitchens are the hub of the modern home where we both prepare meals and entertain. However, this constant heavy use comes at a cost – the kitchen will be one of the first rooms in any home to start to show its age and look a little tired. Luckily, a kitchen renovation does not have to cost the earth and with BBOJ’s team of expert kitchen fitters and installers you know you will be getting a great new kitchen at an affordable price. Here are four signs that it is time to renovate your kitchen The cabinet paintwork is starting to peel The constant steam from the kettle and bubbling pans can caus ..read more

Well-maintained gutters are critical to keeping water away from the roof and walls of your property and avoiding any possible water damage. At a minimum, you should always have your gutters cleared at least once a year, but it is generally a good idea to have them cleaned both in the spring and autumn to make sure they are working cleanly and efficiently. Here are some tell-tale signs that getting your gutters cleaned should be a priority today: Water is overflowing the sides of the gutters The gutters on London properties are designed to handle the flow of water off the roof from even the mos ..read more

It does not take long for a baby to go from being unable to sit up to getting mobile and exploring everywhere they can. If you have recently had a child, or if you have one on the way, then now is a great time to get started babyproofing your home. From kitchens and bathrooms to everywhere in between, here is a quick room-by-room guide to making your London property safe for a child to explore. Babyproofing the kitchen The kitchen may be the hub of the modern home, but can also be a dangerous place for children with sharp objects, cleaning supplies, and high heat from ovens and hobs. 1. Add lo ..read more

The first couple of months of the year are a time when Londoners tend to hunker down in their homes, protected from the cold, wind, and rain, and start to make plans for the year ahead. As you look to the future, now is a great time to get an overview of the condition of your property with a House MOT and understand where any issues might arise. Better to find any problems and sort them now rather than facing a bigger bill to fix issues down the line. What does a House MOT involve? If you book a house MOT from BBOJ, we will send a skilled handyman to inspect your property to make sure that eve ..read more

Now Christmas is over and the new year is about to arrive, it’s the perfect time to get your house back in order and plan how best to improve it over the next 12 months. Improve your home’s energy efficiency Both gas and electricity continue to be expensive, and so spending time and money on improving your London home’s energy efficiency will be both good for the environment and good for your pocket. There are a wealth of ways that you could be wasting energy, but the most important fixes are to block any drafts around your windows and doors, make sure you have good insulation, bleed your radi ..read more

As we head into December and temperatures start to plunge, it’s time to take action to make sure your London property is best prepared for wind, rain, and freezing cold temperatures. Here are five actions to take today to keep your house warm and cosy no matter how cold it gets outside. 1. Check the seals of your windows and doors As windows and doors age, one of the first elements to degrade is the rubber seal. This rubber is what stops your door rattling in the wind, but more importantly also what stops draughts blowing into your home. You may not notice a degrading seal during the warmer mo ..read more

We might be experiencing a late heatwave at the moment, but the temperature will soon start to tumble and the wet weather will return. From clearing your gutters to checking your boiler, now is the perfect time to get your property ready for the colder and wetter months to come. Here are five important ways to prepare your house for autumn. 1. Get your boiler checked and serviced Gas and combi boilers should be serviced once a year by a qualified GAS SAFE engineer to make sure that it is running efficiently and safely. Before the cold weather hits (and engineers get overly busy), now is a grea ..read more

If you have a baby on the way and are looking to set up a nursery before the chaos arrives, or you already have a young baby and are looking create a nursery and move them into their own room, then starting from scratch can be daunting. A reliable handyman company can help you create a beautiful and serene space for your child without the stress, but if you would prefer to do the work yourself, then here are a few pointers. Find inspiration Some people find their inspiration in magazines, others enjoy scouring the web and Instagram. Maybe you loved the feeling of a room from a holiday you have ..read more

The world is warming and Britain’s summers are heating up, with new record temperatures seemingly reached every year. If your house suffers from being too hot in the summer months then these five tips to keep your home cool should help you stay comfortable whatever the weather. 1. Keep curtains shut Curtains will keep the suns rays from heating up your property during the day, so when it is particularly hot you should keep them closed to stay cool. In rooms that get a lot of sun, choose curtains with pale linings to reflect the heat and avoid dark colours as they will absorb some of the heat a ..read more