Algae: A green film or powdery deposit is typical of algae on paving, stonework and garden furniture. The dark green or blackish jelly-like growths that often appear in damper, cooler weather on paths and areas of tarmac are incorrectly known as blue-green or gelatinous algae, but are in fact Cyanobacteria.

Lichen: These are common on paving and timber structures such as garden benches. The colour of lichen varies with species, but most are silver-grey, grey-green, yellow or orange. They can...

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Here I have put together a few tips for you to consider when purchasing flat pack furniture:-

1. Will it fit in the room or space.  Check measurements as some rooms are not exactly square and some furntiure needs ceiling room at the top to fix rails etc.
2. Access to the room or space should be considered, i.e. loft space via tight stairways or awkward corners at the top of the stairs.
3. Good working area to build it as a small room can restrict movement.
4. The finished dimensions of the furnitu...

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During my years as a handyman/plumber I have come across many problems that could have been avoided by regular maintenance.  Wear and tear is inevitable as most things only carry 1/2/3 year guarantees.  Your car is regularly
checked for you MOT and if it was to break down you would be without it and this would cause difficulty for you.  Your house/home is the place you live and if it failed in any way it could cost you and your family.  if water was to enter your property it could bring a cei...
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