Why a conservatory is good for your well-being

In a fast-paced world that’s driven by technology, we’re arguably increasingly less connected with the changing of the seasons and with nature in general. Gardening, or even just being in or looking at a garden, brings all sorts of physical and mental well-being benefits, all scientifically proven to be effective. One study from last year…

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Deck your conservatory with boughs of holly!

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and, at Christmas time, your conservatory can really come into its own, serving as a hub for family life during the festive season while providing welcome extra space if you have more people around than usual. You could even put up overnight guests in your conservatory or orangery, or…

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Retrospective planning application highlights potential problems

A retrospective application for planning permission has been submitted to North Devon Council by the wife of the authority’s leader. Conservative councillor Des Brailey, whose wife Dawn made the application, said he thought the development at his Barnstaple home was exempt from requiring the permission, only realising later that this wasn’t the case. Mrs Brailey’s…

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Your conservatory: don’t compromise on security

Unfortunately, conservatory security is one of those things not all homeowners always pay enough attention to. Protect your investment – don’t let potential intruders see your conservatory as an easy way of accessing your home. After all, every thief is an opportunist one. Where conservatories have been broken into, cheap construction has often been the…

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Conservatories and orangeries – what’s the difference?

Here at Worthing Windows, we’re often asked about the differences between conservatories and orangeries. And to appreciate how they differ, it’s worth looking at how both types of structure originated. First conceived in Italy and developed architecturally in Holland, orangeries became a status symbol among the fashionable, wealthy elite in Britain between the seventeenth and…

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