Tony Brewer

In our attempt to make our homes better, insulation is key to getting the job done right.  And in this day and age of paying for estimates and having to put down non-refundable deposits, it’s rare to find a company like Northern Scotland Joinery. They make and install extremely high quality doors, windows and conservatories for their customers. They offer FREE quotes, and do not demand deposits! In addition, they have a ten year insurance backed guarantee on their products. They use Pilkington glass in their windows which provides up to 90% energy loss reduction! That is amazing to have a glass window that is that well insulated!

One of the markets I anticipate seeing increase over the next several years is the home improvement market. As more people are staying at home instead of traveling on their vacations, (they are having “staycations” instead) I expect that people will be paying more attention to how their house looks and performs. They environmentally conscious among us will be looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprint by trying to replace energy inefficient appliances, doors, and windows with those that will help to reduce energy consumption. One thing that cause extra stress for the consumer in the hunt for making these types of improvements is the cost of figuring out how they are going to accomplish these things!

I’d like to put a thought “out there” for people who are considering buying a home.  If it is at all possible, I’d like to recommend that you rent the home with the option to buy it BEFORE you commit to buying it.  There is some sound reasoning for this.  First of all, there is the “try it before you buy it” rationality.  If you live in a house for a few months or a year, you will get the feel for what the neighbors are like (which is more important than you realize) and if you have kids you will get a good idea for whether or not the school system meets your needs.  In addiditon you will get to know the house itself - whether or not the roof leaks, how often you might having plumbing issues, how reliable is the heating and cooling system, do the appliances meet your needs?  If, after you have lived there for a few months or a year, you find that it does NOT meet your needs, then you can simply move away without having to try to sell the house!  Yes, try before you buy.  Good advice.

I think that handicap scooters are one of the greatest inventions of modern times!  The scooter enables people who would normally be dependent on others to push them around in a wheelchair to get out and around; maintaining a level of independence that so many people cherish.  I can’t think of anyone who likes to be totally dependent on other people to move around, do you? 

There are so many different types, sizes, and styles of electric scooters that it is hard for me to imagine that there isn’t one out there that could meet the needs of just about everyone who has trouble walking around.  Some are collapsible so you can put them in the trunk of a car to take on automobile trips, and some are larger that are designed to stay on the premises.  They have a wide range of features price ranges.  I think that these scooters are truly a great use of technology!