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Weatherproofing your doors during the winter period is highly important. As the temperature drops and we experience more rain than usual, our doors experience more abuse from other elements. Over periods of sustained wea..
23 Jul
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Decking can be a wonderful addition to your home. It gives you a versatile surface on which to place furniture, barbecues and other garden adornments in order to create a separate area of your garden to be used for relax..
23 Jul
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A beautiful, well-tended garden is a labour of love, one which, although time-consuming, is incredibly rewarding. So it can be frustrating after spending all that time tending to your garden, trimming the verges and wate..
17 Jul
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A campaign to tackle the growing problem of knife crime in Nottingham is being supported by the building supplies company Frank Key for the sixth year.The ‘Taken Too Soon’ campaign works with local communities to hel..
17 Jul
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A chuck of concrete broken off a concrete step can worsen over time, especially with weathering during winters. The fix is simple without needing for the whole step to be destroyed and re-moulded.The process of fixing a ..
02 Jul
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Frank Key, the leading independent building supplies family business operating for more than 100 years across the Midlands, has launched a new Key Essentials offer.For the first time, every single Frank Key branch will s..
01 Jul
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Properties without sufficient insulation can lose around 10 - 25% of the heat energy generated via the roof each year alone. To some, this may seem like a small percentage lost. In the grand scheme of things, however, yo..
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During the hot Summer months, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep our gardens looking bright and healthy, especially when the weather is particularly dry. However, constantly watering our plants and lawn can lea..
26 Jun
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Stiff & squeaky doorsSqueaking doors can be extremely noisy, especially when you’re trying to close a door quietly. Luckily, the solution to fixing this problem door is very simple. All you have to do is spray your cho..
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Most garden walls are made of brick, it is a sturdy material which can withstand a lot of strain. At Frank Key, we believe a garden wall really compliments both the house and the garden perfectly. As experts, we know tha..