Centurion DIY Conservatories Blog

Viewing Fireworks From Your Conservatory

Fireworks are so much better viewed from indoors! One of the best things about a conservatory is the fun you can have on bonfire night, watching the fireworks from inside.

Fireworks on November 5 are such a traditional part of the British calendar. It's an integral part of Autumn to stand...

Save ££££s - Beat The VATman And Price-Proof Your Conservatory At 2009 Rates!

Most people accept that, like it or not, VAT is a fact of life and here to stay. But we've also got rather used to paying that little bit less during the 15% rate holiday put in place at the start of 2009.

It’s going to be quite a shock paying tax at 17½% when rates revert to normal levels on 1...

The History of Conservatories

It might be hard to believe, but today's conservatories have evolved over thousands of years through improvements in technology. The modern conservatory can trace its routes back to structures built in the 19th Century such as the Palm House at Kew (1848), and Crystal Palace (1851).

The public...

DIY is Cool Again

In an ideal world you had planned to move to a bigger property this year, but as we all know it's very hard to buy a house at the moment .

Estate agents have reported a big increase in buyer activity in the last quarter, but sellers remain outraged that their home could possibly be worth 20 per...

Planning Permission - A Cautionary Tale!

Conservatories make a lovely and versatile addition to all sorts of house, from a humble terrace to a star's mansion, and Sir Cliff Richard thought this stylish Victorian model would put the perfect finishing touch on his new home. But poor Sir Cliff has been ordered to demolish it after planners...