Paint brand Farrow & Ball has changed its formula after customers complained it was difficult to apply and designers and builders refused to use it. — Read on www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/09/10/exclusive-farrow-ball-improves-paint-formula-criticism-interior/

  Choosing a Painter and Decorator in Braintree or any area can be a bit of a challenge, as a tradesman I know that recommendation is how I would like my potential customers to find me,  without personal recommendations how do you find a reputable decorator, a good painter is often in high demand although as any self employed tradesman knows sometimes with work it can be all or nothing and even…

This is from a lovely old 3 volume book set given to me many years ago by an old decorator and recently discovered hidden away in the loft, here are a few classic decorating terms found in the book –   Sleepy…. A description applied to a film of paint or varnish which is affected by premature loss of gloss. Smudge…. The remains of old paint, removed from paint kettles after a job is finished. Painters Holidays….Parts…

Here is something that you dont see everyday, it would be nice to find out more about the owner of this old work cart as it may be a mode of transport to go back to if petrol prices continue to keep rising! I would consider using it myself only I dont think Spud (my Jack Russell cross Australian Terrier) would be too happy towing this along, although it would certainly suite as a promotional material…

News – HSE Focus on Self-Employed Contractors Falls from height remain the largest cause of fatal and serious injuries in the construction industry and self-employed workers, have a duty to protect themselves and others while working The picture below demonstrates the danger some people are prepared to place themselves in, although these contractors are responsible for their own health and safety the consequences of a serious accident would be felt by all those involved including…