Author's articles

Pretty in Pink - Pink Diamonds, Sapphires and more

By John Hankinson · 13 years ago

Think Pink It was Coco Chanel who once said; "Fashion fades; but style goes on for ever."Trends come and go; some have never been away. The colour pink has long been a favourite in female ...

Weddings, White Doves, and Butterflies

By John Hankinson · 13 years ago

Spring and summer are still the most popular times of the year for a wedding. Spring is a time of new life and new beginnings, summer a time of warmth and brightness. In this respect ...

Banks mis-selling investments – Another scandal

By John Hankinson · 13 years ago

Still reeling from the ppi mis-selling scandal, the banking world is once again bracing itself for another thunderstorm, the one about to fall on its already tarnished reputation. The BBC’s Panorama programme has gone undercover ...

Men’s Tungsten Rings

By John Hankinson · 13 years ago

Men’s Tungsten Rings Once upon a time, choosing a wedding ring – especially a man’s wedding ring - was a relatively straightforward task; tradition stated that gold was the metal and the style was classically ...

Painting Metal - External - Around the home

By John Hankinson · 13 years ago

There are a number of aspects to external home maintenance. Some of these jobs we do to preserve the aesthetic appearance of our homes, to keep it looking nice; others must be done to ensure ...

Laying Carpet Tiles

By John Hankinson · 13 years ago

Carpet tiles are a very easy and effective means of covering a floor. They can be laid quickly, with very little waste; and recognising their popularity, manufacturers now offer a wide range of patterns and ...

How to Draft Proof a Timber Floor

By John Hankinson · 13 years ago

Timber floors add charm and character to a home; enhancing and providing a sense of ambience and a homely feel when complimented by compatible surroundings and decor. Tongue and grooved floor boards are the most ...

Door Problems – Some Quick Fixes

By John Hankinson · 13 years ago

Whether new or old, doors around the house do on occasions, over time, develop niggling little problems. It’s surprising just how long we will put up with these small but extremely irritating conditions, before we ...