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Fencing Service

We explore the different type of fencing services the fencing companies can provide and how specialism can vary from one company to another.

Artificial Grass

We uncover the benefits of artificial grass compared to real grass and how professional artificial grass contractors can transform your garden.

Carpet Cleaning

We look at the types of carpet cleaning options and again why a professional contractor can provide the best overall service

Mobile Mechanics

How do mobile mechanics compare to traditional garage mechanics - what or the pros and cons of each?

Flooring Services

We explore the different type of flooring services the floor companies can provide and how specialism can vary from one company to another.

Healthcare

With many more people seeking out private healthcare clinics and professionals we delve into which ones are proving popular and whether there are some which are becoming saturated and whether cheapest is something to be weary of.

Business Categories

Aesthetics Clinics

Is there really much difference from one aesthetics clinic to another? And if so how should you go about choosing one and should you even consider specialist clinics for certain treatments based on their staff or equipment?

Roof Services

Just how diverse can the services provided by roofers get? Repairs, replacement, cleaning - if they have a head for heights they can provide a wide range...

Driveways & Paving

With so many choices on material for a pathway, patio or driveway is it best to speak to a company who provides them all to get impartial advice or speak to a a series of specialists on each before making a final decision?

Landscaping

Landscaping covers a multitude of outdoor garden services and in this category we will cover harde landscaping services such as decking, garden walls, composite garden fencing and gates, metal railings and handrails, garden design and maintenance including aspects of tree surgery too.

Home Improvements

We look at the different types of home improvements, what's involved and how to choose what improvements to make from extensions, renovations and conversions and who to use to do them.

Innovation

What classifies as innovation as far as businesses are concerned? We will start to look closer into how AI is influencing how businesses work. What roles are there for AI Agents or robots in the workplace and can 3D printing help create new solutions for new parts as well as reducing stocks of legacy parts.

Manufacturing

What do traditional craftsmen make. We find out more from welders and metal workers. How they are changing how they design and manufacture products for customers. What new techniques and materials are they having to embrace, and what are the current trends consumers have for their manufactured products?

House Clearance

From bereavement and garage clearances to bulky waste collections and office moves, we look at what house clearance companies do, how a clearance works and how to choose a registered, responsible firm.

Property Investment

From deal sourcing and refurbishments to rental yields and long-term returns, we look at how property investment works for landlords and investors, and the professionals who help along the way.

BLOGS

Woman on the phone beside a car with its bonnet raised
October 30, 2026
Grinding brakes, a slipping clutch or knocking suspension? Which car faults mean stop driving, which need booking soon and which can wait.
Woman at a desk rubbing a stiff neck
October 30, 2026
Tight from training, tense from stress or stiff all over? How to match sports, aromatherapy or hot stone massage to the tension you feel.
Pollarded tree with knuckled branch ends against a blue sky
October 30, 2026
Pruning, pollarding or removal? How crown reduction, lifting, thinning and pollarding differ, when a tree has to come down and what to ask a tree surgeon.
Welder working on steel with sparks flying
October 30, 2026
MIG, TIG, MMA or mobile welding? How the main welding processes differ, when on-site welding makes sense and what to ask before you book a welder.
Living room with boxes and a covered sofa ready to clear
October 30, 2026
How landlords and owners can get a house, garden or commercial unit cleared quickly: quoting from photos, what to keep, rubbish removal and duty of care.
Open-plan office with patterned carpet tiles
October 30, 2026
How to plan a commercial flooring refit around trading hours: slab preparation, the right floor for each area, a phased programme and the paperwork to sort first.
Garden deck with outdoor sofa beside a lawn
October 30, 2026
The right order for a garden makeover: set the levels, lay the patio, build the deck, fence the boundaries and finish with garden and driveway gates.
Dark metal gate across a driveway entrance
October 30, 2026
Common electric gate faults, quick checks before calling a repairer, what an annual service covers, and when to automate or upgrade existing gates.
Terraced garden with stone retaining walls on a slope
October 30, 2026
Planning a patio on a sloping Sheffield garden: retaining walls, getting a micro digger through side access, setting levels and managing drainage.
Practitioner talking with a patient during a clinic consultation
October 30, 2026
What to look for in a private ear wax removal clinic: methods, camera checks, pricing per ear, preparation and whether it is worth travelling to a trusted clinic.
Brick terraced house with a low front garden wall
October 30, 2026
Planning a front garden makeover: why to build the wall first, then the drive and patio, plus levels, drainage and permitted height limits to check.
Hands setting red block pavers onto a prepared bed
October 30, 2026
Why driveways fail and how to avoid it: excavation depths, sub-bases, edging, tarmac layers, block paving bedding and drainage, plus patios built the same way.
Old brick garden wall and mature trees beside a path in a period garden
October 30, 2026
Planning a garden project at a period house in Warwick or Leamington Spa: conservation areas, protected trees, party walls, access, drainage and paving.
Traditional sandstone house with stone walls and sash windows
October 30, 2026
How to choose a composite gate that copes with Scottish wind, rain, road salt and sandstone piers, with local advice for homes in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Open-plan office with empty desks and partitions ready for an office clearance
October 30, 2026
How landlords and businesses can plan office, commercial and end of tenancy clearances, deal with bulky waste and meet their legal duty of care for waste.
3D printed gear mechanism prototype with white and red printed parts
October 30, 2026
How to test a 3D printed prototype for fit, function and strength, why to print several versions at once and which materials suit each round of testing.
Business owner holding a We're Open sign in his cafe
October 29, 2026
The training, insurance and licensing rules for starting an aesthetics, mobile mechanic or cleaning business, plus the basics every new business needs.
Woman holding a dropper bottle of skincare serum
October 29, 2026
Glycolic, salicylic, lactic, mandelic and azelaic peels explained: what each acid does, what happens at the appointment and how to care for your skin after.
Block paved driveway in front of a large house with planted borders
October 29, 2026
Choosing a driveway surface, getting the base and drainage right, planning permission, retaining walls for sloping plots and finishing the boundary.
Stacked timber boards ready for delivery
October 29, 2026
Should you buy fence panels supply only or pay for fitting? When each makes sense, how composite fencing compares and why gates are made to measure.
Mechanic working underneath a raised car
October 29, 2026
Which car repairs a mobile mechanic can do on your driveway, including brakes, clutches and exhausts, which still need a garage, and what to ask first.
Row of red-brick terraced houses on a UK street
October 29, 2026
How property deal sourcing works: the six-step process, what a deal pack should include, how fees work and the checks to make before signing up.
Brown slatted fence between brick pillars outside a house
October 29, 2026
Composite versus timber fencing: costs over time, maintenance, where composite makes most sense and the questions to ask before you buy.
Decorative metal garden gate beside planting
October 28, 2026
Composite gates, steel garden fencing and traditional iron gates compared for privacy, maintenance, security and style, plus questions to ask.
Hammers and hand tools hanging on a workshop wall
October 28, 2026
Which home repairs suit a handyman and which need a Gas Safe engineer, electrician or roofer, plus five questions to ask before you book.
Designer working on a 3D CAD model at a computer
October 28, 2026
What to send, what to ask and how quotes are worked out when you use a 3D design and printing service, from STL files and NDAs to prototypes.
Bathroom with large-format wall tiles and a mosaic-tiled bath panel
October 28, 2026
What good bathroom and floor tiling involves, from tanking and subfloor preparation to even joints and neat cuts, plus the questions to ask a tiler.
Heating engineer working on a wall-mounted gas boiler
October 28, 2026
Common boiler faults, safe checks to make yourself, and when a replacement boiler makes more sense than another repair, plus what to expect from an installer.
Joiner shaping a timber board with a chisel on a workbench
October 28, 2026
How made-to-measure joinery compares with off-the-shelf: fitted wardrobes, staircase renovation and internal doors, plus the questions to ask a joiner.
Herringbone pattern wood-effect floor
October 28, 2026
How to choose flooring for homes and businesses: LVT wear layers and usage classes, herringbone patterns, and what commercial floors need to cope with.
Woman plugging an electric car into a home charger
October 28, 2026
Getting your home ready for an EV charger, alarm or CCTV: why the fuse box comes first, what installation involves and how to plan it as one job.
Brick house with a paved and decked rear garden
October 28, 2026
Planning a deck in Dronfield? Why North East Derbyshire rules apply, what older gardens hide and how to make raised decks safe and private.
Terraced garden lawn with outdoor seating
October 28, 2026
Can you lay artificial grass on a slope? How sloping and terraced gardens change the groundwork, drainage and price, plus tips for dog owners.
Spaniel lying on a garden lawn
October 28, 2026
How to keep artificial grass clean and safe in dog runs, nursery gardens and school playgrounds, with a simple daily, weekly and yearly maintenance routine.
Composite deck with outdoor seating and planting
October 27, 2026
How to plan a garden room, composite deck, balustrades and composite fencing together for a garden that looks good for years with very little upkeep.
Fitter laying new timber floorboards in a renovated room
October 26, 2026
How to plan fitted wardrobes, new flooring and underfloor heating in an older home, from subfloor preparation to choosing electric or water-fed heating.
By Lexsee Business Directory • June 17, 2026
The benefits of electric gates for homes and businesses: security, convenience, sliding, swing or bi-folding designs, and how to keep them maintained.
3D printer head printing a circuit board pattern on a flat surface
By Lexsee Business Directory • May 31, 2026
How 3D printing helps small businesses with prototypes, spare parts and short production runs, and what to consider before using a print service.
Raised decking following a landscaping building project
January 12, 2026
The garden design trends shaping UK outdoor spaces, from low-maintenance gardens and outdoor living to sustainable materials and lighting.
A newly installed kitchen
By Lexsee • January 12, 2026
How a well-designed new kitchen adds value to a home, which upgrades buyers notice most and how to plan a renovation that pays its way.
Clinician performing an ear examination
By Lexsee • January 11, 2026
Starting an ear wax removal business in the UK: why demand has grown, and how to choose between going independent and joining a franchise.
A resin driveway completed in Sheffield
September 15, 2025
Resin and coloured tarmac driveways compared on looks, durability, maintenance, drainage, installation and cost, to help you choose the right surface.
We look at how safe composite decking is compared to timber and
By Lexsee • June 9, 2025
Is composite decking safer than timber when wet? Slip resistance, grip and upkeep compared, plus other ways to make any deck safer underfoot.
resin driveway being smoothed out flat
By Lexsee • June 9, 2025
Which driveway or patio material needs the least maintenance? Resin, imprinted concrete, porcelain, tarmac and gravel compared on upkeep and durability.
part way through a loft conversion at a property in Derby
By Lexsee • June 9, 2025
Loft conversion or garage conversion: which adds more value to a property for the cost? A Derbyshire renovation specialist shares their view.
a dog enjoying playing on artifical grass
By Lexsee • June 9, 2025
Is pet-friendly artificial grass really different? How backing, drainage, pile and hygiene compare with standard fake grass for dog owners.
client getting a vitamin b12 injection
By Lexsee • June 9, 2025
Vitamin injections - how do they compare to supplements? What are the pros and cons of one method over another? We quickly delve into the options...
A roof in Bradford being cleaned using a biowash agent
By Lexsee • March 22, 2025
Is professional roof cleaning worth it? How moss and debris damage a roof, what cleaning involves and how it can help protect your home.
commercial carpet cleaner
By Lexsee • March 21, 2025
Choosing a professional carpet cleaning company or hiring our a carpet cleaning machine to use yourself
close up view of a high grade tyre tread
By Lexsee • March 21, 2025
How mobile tyre fitters can be a lifesaver and help you get the most out of your vehicle with appropriate tyre selection
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Blog Topics Requested by Readers

  • Should you use a private ear wax removal specialist or try DIY options?

    With many doctors' surgeries reducing or stopping their ear wax removal service, this has led to more gadgets being available to buy online as well as a rise in individuals starting their own ear wax removal business. 

    What should you look out for and what option is best?

  • Which is the most effective long-term method of hair removal?

    We ask an aesthetic clinician and a skin specialist about laser hair removal and the different lasers, and how this compares to IPL machines.

  • Is a pattern imprinted concrete cobbled driveway better than a real cobblestone driveway?

    We get the view of driveway installers to discuss the benefits of pattern imprinted concrete driveways and how they compare to more traditional driveway styles and materials.

  • Why are composite gates becoming such a popular choice for garden & driveway gates?

    We'll get the views of composite gate manufacturers and a number of local fencing companies who install composite driveway gates and garden gates about their customers' experiences.

  • Is there really any difference between standard fake grass and grass labelled as suitable for pets?

    We ask a number of artificial grass installers about the fake grass they buy from suppliers and how it is marketed to them. Artificial grass fitters in Bath tell us about their trade supplier, and then an artificial grass Worksop company tells us what they buy when pet-friendly grass is requested by customers.

  • Facial treatments and chemical peels: are they worth the cost?

    We ask a Coventry clinic that, as well as offering microneedling and dermaplaning, provides a wide selection of chemical peels.

    We explore which skin treatments can be combined and what other treatments such as red light therapy and vitamin B12 shots, can provide long-lasting improvements to skin health.

  • Does a loft extension add more value to a property than a garage conversion?

    Whilst we don't expect there to be a straightforward answer favouring one building conversion over another for all scenarios, we get the views of a Derby house renovation specialist to provide some insight on which may be more beneficial if you have both options for your property, rather than building a house extension.

  • What driveway or patio material requires the least amount of maintenance?

    Setting cost and looks aside, which driveway and patio materials stay looking good for years without much specialist cleaning? We get the views of landscapers and groundworks experts on what materials they would recommend for building a patio and whether or not the same material minimises driveway cleaning and sealing.

  • When does it make sense to spray paint windows or doors rather than replace them?

    We look at how much garage door spray painting costs and how this compares to a replacement door, along with a similar question for professional spray painting kitchen cabinets and how this compares to just replacing the doors on cabinets rather than the whole unit.

  • What is classified as a facial treatment and how much better is one treatment over another?

    We contact a skin clinic in Coventry to get a better insight into facial treatments and ask whether microneedling and dermaplaning or even skin tag removal count as clinical facial treatments or aesthetic treatments.

  • Is professional tree stump removal worth the cost and hassle?

    We ask an arborist who provides all tree services, such as tree removal, pollarding and general tree cutting, whether a tree stump can be left to rot away and, if so, how long it would take.

  • Which is better: removing a tattoo or getting a cover-up?

    We ask a laser tattoo removal specialist in Coventry why her clients prefer to have their tattoos removed completely rather than a cover-up, and discover that tattoo lightening is also a popular option, along with complete tattoo brow removal.

  • If you want a low-maintenance gate, doesn't a metal-framed wooden gate defeat the point?

    We ask a steel fabricator why people still want metal framed wooden gates in Nottingham rather than just an iron gate, which requires little to no maintenance for many years and can easily be matched up to metal wall railings.

  • How does a deep tissue massage compare to a sports massage?

    We ask a massage therapist whether there are technical differences in the way muscles are manipulated, or whether the term sports massage is simply preferred by people who play sport, while the technique is the same as any firm deep tissue massage.

  • Can a coloured tarmac driveway look as good as a resin driveway?

    We ask a Sheffield tarmac contractor if certain coloured tarmac driveways can compare to resin bound driveways, especially once the cost savings are weighed against the final look.

  • What are the options to sort out a garden prone to being waterlogged?

    With many new-build homes built on clay soil, gardens can struggle to soak water away after a heavy downpour. We ask a Coventry landscaping expert how he provides garden drainage solutions to customers before undertaking any hard landscaping.

  • Does pressure washing block paving damage the bricks?

    We've done some initial research but will also be getting the views of a specialist external cleaner providing pressure washing and bio wash services. We'll also find out how his driveway sealing Bradford service benefits from a proper jet wash clean first.

  • Is composite decking a safer option than timber decking when wet?

    As well as asking a number of deck specialists, we explore other ways to make your decking as safe and slip-resistant as possible. We get the views of decking fitters Grimsby and Donnington who install both types of decking, as well as the views of specialist composite decking Scunthorpe installers too.