New Zealand 2017 (Part 3)

Having watched some cricket and played some golf with my son Nick, we set off on a mini road trip for a couple of days. We took in the lakes at Rotorua and Taupo and experienced some of the most stunning scenery you could wish to see, anywhere in the…

Finishing touch to new conservatory

When a customer recently asked me to shade their new conservatory, but also make it suitable to use as an extra bedroom, Perfect Fit Pleated Blinds in Black provided the perfect solution and also gave a stunning finish to their new room. If you would like some advice or a…

Month Off Down Under (Part 1)

Work wise I did nothing during February 2017. Not ill, not lazy, but visiting my youngest son, Nick, in New Zealand. Truly a trip of a lifetime. We started and finished the month with trips to Eden Park, in Auckland, to watch the New Zealand cricket team play firstly Australia…

Bowling Club Makeover

Marina Bowling Club, in Dawlish, will be looking bright and fresh for the new season after being redecorated recently. The final touch being some Vertical Blinds and a Roller Blind, to the door, in Blue to match the paintwork. They looked lovely and the club were very pleased with their…

Still competitive at 58

I may be getting on a bit in sporting terms, but I’m still managing to remain competitive as my recent 5th place in the Teignmouth 36 Hole Club Championship proves. Hopefully I can juggle work and golf to remain successful in business as well as golf well into my later…

Office refurb in Bovey Tracey

I was recently pleased to help Complete Property in their refurbishment of their Bovey Tracey Office. I fitted 4 Blackout Roller Blinds to South facing windows to cut out the glare and also mange the temperature of the office. If you would like any advice or a quote on sun…

New Roller Blinds protecting history

I recently fitted 4 very large Blackout Roller Blinds in the library at Torquay Museum. The windows were covered by a mixture of old curtains and boards against the windows. They wanted to brighten up the look of the room, whilst protecting the old books from damage from sunlight. This…

Beautiful Snowdonia

A mid summer week long break in North Wales was a great way to recharge my batteries for the rest of the year ahead. It started with a stunning drive across the mountains and valleys of central Wales before arriving in the Harlech area of the Snowdonia National Park. In…

How many sets of blinds can fit into one room?

I was recently given the job of covering all the windows in a new conservatory. However, to meet the customer’s needs, a number of Blind types were used. Firstly the customer wanted a Pleated Blind fabric for all windows. I started by fitting 11 Pleated Roof Blinds, in various…

Damaged Blinds! Soon sorted.

I recently fitted a whole house, in Torquay, with 50mm Wooden Venetian Blinds. The customer was very happy, but I noticed one of the Blinds had some damaged slats! No big problem. By the time I pointed it out to the customer, I had already been onto the manufacturer…

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