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	<description>Complete Building Solutions for Chester and the North West of England</description>
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		<title>Preparing For Winter &#8211; Your Home Can Provide The Clues</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If your windows have been rattling this summer, check them out and make sure they are fixed so don’t fall out.
Peeling paintwork could be an indication of rotting wood underneath, crumbling brickwork may need urgent attention and dislodged roof tiles can cause untold damage if not replaced before winter arrives.
It pays to inspect your home [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/preparing-for-winter-your-home-can-provide-the-clues/</link>
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		<title>Homes with history</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most appealing aspects of home ownership in the UK is the abundance of properties of historic interest on the market. But before you go ahead and invest in your own piece of our national heritage, it’s worth considering all the issues. Many old buildings cost more to upkeep and renovate than new [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/homes-with-history/</link>
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		<title>Wet Rooms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The concept of wet rooms was brought to the UK from Scandinavia where they don’t have shower trays, but instead install a waterproof membrane underneath the floor and wall tiles. Even if the product sealing the tiles perishes water should not pass through the impervious membrane.
Being watertight is the key to a successful wetroom, according [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/wet-rooms/</link>
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		<title>Planning a loft conversion?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the cost of moving home running into many thousands of pounds, it’s not surprising that many families are opting to move up instead of moving on, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Converting your loft is certainly a job for the professionals, but if you get it right you not only gain a fabulous [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/planning-a-loft-conversion/</link>
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		<title>The secret to a perfect relationship with your builder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s easy to point the finger at your builder when a project looks like it’s going wrong, but according to the latest research from the Federation of Master Builders, most building projects succeed or fail on the strength of the relationship between builder and customer, and key to that relationship is good communication.
It’s no surprise [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/the-secret-to-a-perfect-relationship-with-your-builder/</link>
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		<title>Bathrooms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new bathroom can add about 10% to the value of your house. Map out your desired layout on paper so that you can see how it will work in practice.
There are lots of changes you can make to a bathroom without it costing the earth:
Add a water pump to improve water pressure on both [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/bathrooms/</link>
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		<title>20 Things You Can Do &#8211; No Planning Required</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The best way to avoid the hassle of planning is to undertake projects that don’t need it at all.
There is a huge range of new buildings, alterations and extensions that can be built without needing anything but building regulations consent. This is known as ‘Permitted Development’ and is probably the most useful piece of planning [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/20-things-you-can-do-no-planning-required/</link>
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		<title>Having the builders in – one of the most stressful times of your life! But it doesn&#8217;t have to be&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Having builders in ranks as one of the most stressful times of your life – almost half the population say it’s as stressful as arranging a wedding, buying a house or even having a baby – and, would you believe, worse than spending a week with the in-laws!
Top on the irritation list are builders who [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/having-the-builders-in-%e2%80%93-one-of-the-most-stressful-times-of-your-life-but-it-doesnt-have-to-be/</link>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Move Improve</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The pros and cons of where to add extra living space
Loft conversions are a great way to gain extra living space without altering the external appearance of your home, says James Squirrell managing director of James Allen Construction. “Costing £15K &#8211; £35K, they can add about 15% to the value of your home. Most homes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/dont-move-improve/</link>
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		<title>We can&#8217;t face moving, we&#8217;ll just have to improve</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are happy in your house, but just lack the space you need or don&#8217;t like the layout, then think carefully about the areas of the house you want to extend and improve. 
&#8220;Some improvements may increase the value of your home while others may well improve its eventual saleability, but will not add [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/we-cant-face-moving-well-just-have-to-improve/</link>
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		<title>Don’t add a conservatory until you read this&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Conservatories not only offer versatile accommodation, they are also the cheapest route to extra living space in your home and can be built far more quickly than a full-blown extension.
Some dos and don’ts to get you thinking:

Do your research – make sure you are buying the best quality structure within your budget
Do make sure you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/don%e2%80%99t-add-a-conservatory-until-you-read-this/</link>
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		<title>Builders Are Not Mind Readers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The key to a job well done may well be homeowner homework!
Builders aren&#8217;t mind readers so make sure you brief them carefully from day one with exactly what you want. Your latest home improvement may be the biggest undertaking you&#8217;ll have made since buying your home. Whatever the job you want done, familiarise yourself with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/builders-are-not-mind-readers/</link>
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		<title>A Little Landscaping</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some people move in with set ideas for their garden. They build a pool or dig up the lawn before they’ve even unpacked their bags. 
But most garden design takes much longer. And so it should, because designing a garden is a process of assessing your family&#8217;s needs in terms of outdoor space and considering [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/a-little-landscaping/</link>
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		<title>The Five Ages of Building</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The FMB can reveal some interesting, new findings into the generational differences in terms of the work homeowners have done to their houses.
The research found that twenty somethings are far more aspirational than older generations. Young homeowners want to add value and create a stylish look for their home. While those in their thirties and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/the-five-ages-of-building/</link>
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		<title>CREATING AN ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Consumers have been hit by large energy price rises this year and with energy bills already at an all time high, it&#8217;s no wonder that homeowners are looking to carry out energy saving home improvements to try and reduce their bills. To help you improve the energy efficiency of your home, the Homebuilding &#38; Renovating [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/creating-an-energy-efficient-home/</link>
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		<title>THE GREAT OUTDOORS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Maintaining and improving the outside of your home is well worth the investment and will always make it more marketable
Wind, rain, sun and snow play havoc with the exterior of your house. Maintenance and improvements will keep your property in good repair all year round and improve its value. It&#8217;s important to repaint the exterior [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/the-great-outdoors/</link>
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		<title>Updating your Kitchen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The kitchen is increasingly becoming the cooking, dining and living space with many people restructuring the huddle of rooms which were once kitchen, utility and dining room into one large, light living space. Some are going even further by opening the room up into the garden and using glass walls and roof lights to maximise [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/updating-your-kitchen/</link>
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		<title>How to reduce energy wastage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The average household in the UK wastes an incredible £250 per year by not being energy efficient. 
Insulation and glazing are two key areas where heat loss is greatest:
• Nearly 50% of all heat lost in the average home is through the loft space and walls.
• More heat is lost through walls than any other [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/how-to-reduce-energy-wastage/</link>
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		<title>How to reduce energy wastage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The average household in the UK wastes an incredible £250 per year by not being energy efficient.
Insulation and glazing are two key areas where heat loss is greatest:
• Nearly 50% of all heat lost in the average home is through the loft space and walls.
• More heat is lost through walls than any other route [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2010/01/how-to-reduce-energy-wastage-2/</link>
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		<title>Water</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every day the average Briton consumes around 150 litres of water. Drinkable water processed through an energy-intensive treatment system &#8211; even through a quarter of it flushing the loo! It is easy to take for granted our relatively stable water supply, but without careful management, the survival of wetland ecosystems and the security of our [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wigginsbuilders.co.uk/2009/12/water/</link>
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