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A leading home improvement company in Wellingborough is delighted grassroots sport is back for youngsters in Northamptonshire – after coming to a local junior football team’s rescue. Like many local football clubs, the Covid-19 pandemic has had an effect on Corby Rising Hope FC’s u10s, from struggling to attract sponsors for the current season, to … Continued

Home security systems are extremely important when it comes to protecting your home and family. As the traditional route of entry into a home, doors are commonly targeted by would-be intruders, which is why we are seeing smart lock technology becoming more and more attractive to homeowners. A smart lock is a type of electromechanical … Continued

Introduction Due to advancements in technology, the glass conservatory roofs of today are incredibly good at keeping heat inside the home. Specifically, the emergence of low e glass has been a big factor in their ability to keep a conservatory feeling warm during the cold winter months. What is Low Emission glass and how will … Continued

Wood has been the favourite material for doors for thousands of years due to the abundance of the resource. Since then, the upvc door remains a popular choice after being developed and refined into a streamlined, high-quality and reliable product with foil finishes which can replicate the timeless aesthetic. T&K is proud to be adapting … Continued

Yes, there is. But, for windows to meet the Passivhaus standard, they must have the following performance features: A U-value of 0.8 W/m²k or lower, demonstrating that the entire window unit is highly insulating. A G-value of 0.5 or more. G-values measure the solar transmittance factor, and a value of 0.5 or more demonstrates that … Continued

For those who own a conservatory that is unable to keep out the cold, the incoming winter is far from ideal. However, with tiled conservatory roofs from T&K, you need not worry about struggling to stay warm in there. Here’s why you should swap out your old polycarbonate or glass roof for one. A roofing … Continued

Although taking the time to renovate the home yourself can be great, there are certain jobs that really should be left in the capable hands of experienced and qualified professionals. We have taken a look at some renovations that are not a DIY job (and some subsequent fail stories), in the hope that you won’t … Continued

With winter not too far away, central heating systems across the UK are set to see their usage rise exponentially. Of course, this inevitably leads to higher energy bills too. So, with that in mind, we thought we would look at some of the things increasing your energy bills and what you can do to … Continued

Here at T&K, we’re one of the longest-serving installers in the UK, and we’re delighted to announce that we’re expanding our team due to increasing sales and customer demand. News that T&K Home Improvements is on the lookout for talented window installers/fitters comes after we recently added 6 more sales consultants to our team, taking … Continued

Improving your home can be an excellent way to increase its value. A new conservatory or orangery, for example, can bolster its value by up to 5%! However, there are home improvements that can devalue the opposite effect. So, to help you avoid knocking your home’s value down, we’ve listed them in this handy blog. 1. Outdoor swimming … Continued