This month saw the launch of a new cleaning system designed for hard floors from those clever people at Dyson. The Dyson Hard DC56 is a cordless stick vacuum that uses a wet wipe attached to the head to clean the floor as well as sucking up the dust. It also comes with extra tools for […]

A new book by Martin Hickman, Consumer Affairs Correspondent at The Independent, aims to teach people how to conserve energy and reduce fuel bills. In Save Your Energy: Simple Ways To Knock £300 Off A Home Fuel Bill (While Staying Warm And Reducing CO2) he gives advice on topics from types of insulation to renewable energy […]

If you thought that the only way to conserve energy in the home would involve expensive installations such as double glazing or a new heating system, then think again. It turns out there are many simple and cost effective methods of helping to reduce those nasty energy bills. In a great article on the BBC News […]

Hi StopGap – Is it possible to paint a floor once it has been sealed with StopGap?      Peter E Thanks for your email. It’s fine to paint the floor but I would apply paint thinly and try to minimise paint running into the gaps as far as possible. Otherwise paint will collect and harden […]

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This is a brilliantly simple and elegant solution to fill the gaps between boards. We have stripped boards throughout our house and have used this product in every room. Not cheap but it lasts and does exactly what it says on the tin!

Order StopGap today for Easter delivery. The unusually cold weather has brought misery to many but there’s still time to do what you can to minimise discomfort and reduce heating costs. Easter is a perfect opportunity to give the house a draughty gap once – over. Cold, windy weather provides the perfect conditions for finding […]

In this hot-off-the-press message, Martin proudly admits that he is a DIY – phobe, are you?… Subject: StopGap Review. Message Body: I found StopGap was very straightforward to use (even for a complete ‘DIY-phobe’ such as myself). The instructions supplied were clear, concise and helpful. The overall result was excellent. I used the product between […]

Yes, it’s true, StopGap is easy enough for anyone to fit. So, why not kill two birds with one stone, the kids are occupied,  your draughts become a thing of the past, your feet are warm for the first time. What’s not to like?