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Property values and attic conversion ideas Part 3

Property values and attic conversion ideas Part 3

Do you know just how valuable an attic conversion can be for your property? If you haven’t been reading the Modern Attics blog then you’re behind with the times! We’ve got it all right here – every conceivable possible thing you would ever need to know about attic conversions and the entire hubbub that comes with them. Read more


Property values and attic conversion ideas Part 2

Property values and attic conversion ideas Part 2

In the previous blog we explored the different types of attic conversion ideas available to a homeowner or landlord planning to expand or extend their property.

In this follow-up we thought we would explore this further and give you some more advice on what can be achieved through attic conversions.  It all depends on what is achievable with the space you have and what exactly it is you are looking to convert it into. Read more


Safety precautions to take up in the loft Part 1

Safety precautions to take up in the loft Part 1

You haven’t been up there for years, or if you have, it was rife with creepy-crawlies, dense clouds of dust and all sorts of immovable junk. The loft can be the most hazardous part of your home and you don’t even know it! Just entering the loft can be a dangerous prospect. Read more


Plan your escape – fire exits & loft conversions

Plan your escape – fire exits & loft conversions

When things heat up and it simply gets too hot…  take the emergency exit. You don’t have an emergency exit you say? Well, maybe it’s about time you got one. According to a national survey and an analysis on fires, casualties and faulty fire alarms in the UK, there seems to be a serious lull in people’s fire safety awareness. This is unacceptable and potentially the worst kind of negligence on the part of homeowners as it involves life and death. Read more


Attic conversions in the bleak midwinter

Attic conversions in the bleak midwinter

We hope you have been following the tips on our blog on how to keep your home warm during this winter and how to combat potential problems you may encounter.

Modern Attics has been keeping out the cold in people’s homes for years now through our attic insulation and attic conversions process. It’s one of the most effective ways of keeping a home cosy, secure and warm this winter. Read more


New Year and New Look from Modern Attics

New Year and New Look from Modern Attics

Although January is notorious for being the most depressing time of the year, it could actually be one of the most perfect times of year for investing in the home improvements you need. The new year is when you can actually take the moments to reassess your life and make plans for a bright new year ahead. This is usually the point where people look at their homes with a critical eye and consider how they can make improvements to their current living situation without having to move out. Read more


Windows make a difference in attic conversions

Windows make a difference in attic conversions

Not every attic conversion involves the installation of windows. Some attic conversions are simply lit by newly installed electrical fittings. However, converting your attic or extending your home allows an opportunity to make improvements in a number of areas. Light is a major one!
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Insulate your home this winter

Insulate your home this winter

Take into account the winter that lies ahead and be ready for it. We have discussed the idea of keeping out the cold with loft conversions previously in our blog, but the importance of reiterating the message is paramount in our eyes at Modern Attics.

25% of your heating is lost through your roof! Read more


DIY Loft Conversions – An Introduction

DIY Loft Conversions – An Introduction

Some people just like to do the work themselves. It’s that simple. They prefer to be their own boss and run their own show. That is always an admirable thing, to take on the responsibility of the hard work involved with major home improvements and DIY loft conversions. Read more


Home Invasions – a handy guide to bats in the attic

Home Invasions – a handy guide to bats in the attic

Bats have a bad reputation. Since Bram Stoker and the rise of Hammer Horror, bats have been pegged as the furry, airborne embodiment of evil. Meatloaf helped them out considerably in the 80s, but even that couldn’t repair the damage completely. Read more