Christine and I have now moved into our new family home. It's a Barretts build - about 8 years old.
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We've redecorated a lot of the rooms now - You can see more pictures here. We've also done a load of work on the garden. I've written a picture diary for the work that we've done. If you're somewhat less than greenfingered - like us - then I've noted down lots of things we learnt that might help you! You can also find pictures of the house on our sister site: |
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Prior to this we lived in a new Bovis Home from November 2001.
If you are in a similar position then there are a list of companies we've dealt with below. These are the ones who have given us good service or great value so I'm happy to recommend them.
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Company
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Contact
Details
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Notes
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Broadband
/ ISP
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Plus.net
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Very cheap broadband with very few complaints. (If you signup and say I refered you then I get a discount - please do! I'm "chriskeen".) |
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Shed
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Shed
Shop
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DIY
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B&Q Warehouse |
Yellow
Pages!
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If
you've got a business watch out for the trade card - free delivery over
£50.
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DIY
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PGR
Timber
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Laindon & Romford (Yellow Pages) |
Great
value and helpful builders merchant.
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Railway
Sleepers
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Ashwell
recycling
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Recycled
builders material specialists - great for railway sleepers.
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Plants
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Barleylands
Farm Shop
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Between
Billericay & Wickford (A129)
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Just
opened a cheap plant shop - great value, very helpful.
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Solicitor
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Hughes
& Co
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Clacton
on Sea
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Removals
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Shift
it
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Southend
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Very
good prices
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Estate
agent
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None
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Certainly
wouldn't recommend the large national chain we used!
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Photo
Printing
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foto.com
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Very
cheap, easy to use, quick and well packed on delivery.
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Note: This is just my opinion - don't hold me responsible for your choice if you have any problems!
Also please note that I don't get commisson from any of these links except where stated.
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