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Join the revolution

Posted by Angela Barton on Sunday, March 13, 2011,
Commuting to and from work costs the average employee a fifth of their wage – meaning they work until 10 March to cover the cost. 

With the average petrol price at an all-time high of 129p and more a litre, commuting to and from work now costs an average of £3,782 a year – with the average distance of a commute being 19 miles a day, the study by Virgin Media Business reveals.

Mark Heraghty, managing director of Virgin Media Business, says: "The thought of spending a fifth of your salary on...


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Where to put your new garden room and making sure it stays there!

Posted by Angela Barton on Saturday, January 15, 2011,

There are a surprisingly large number of considerations when planning your 

new garden room; the design and specification of the room itself, how it will 

be used and of course budget. It goes without saying that choosing the right 

spot for your new room is pretty crucial too, if you want to get the most 

enjoyment from it, or even avoid having to move it!


Most important of all is understanding your legal obligations in respect of

planning and building regulations. In Oct 2008, new regulati...


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2011 - future proof your garden shed/office/room/gym/annex

Posted by Paul Barton on Saturday, January 8, 2011,
Even though garden offices/studios/rooms are a relatively new concept, with a huge market yet to discover the benefits of this type of extra space, there are a growing number who are already thinking ahead.

Roomworks have had quite a few projects where the customer's brief has been for a
room that will evolve as they do, as their family grows (or shrinks) and as their work/play
requirements change. With the significant costs invo...

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Break out the popcorn - it's Roomworks the MOVIE - click on the image below to show movie

Posted by Paul Barton on Friday, January 7, 2011,
Roomworks first showcase movie clip.



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