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If you have just had new windows fitted, it is only natural that your thoughts will turn to curtains. Or it may be that with this year’s spring clean you want to give your windows a treat with new blinds or drapery.

Over the past two years, we have all begun to appreciate the value of our home and gardens. Our homes have become our sanctuaries and our gardens the place to escape to, relax in and enjoy the restorative powers of the outdoors.

Given a blank canvass, how would you design your front door? How do you create the perfect entrance: one that has gorgeous kerb appeal, a warm welcome and brightens up your hallway?

What distinguishes good quality windows from the rest can often come down to the finer details and the choices customers have to style a window to suit their individual tastes and home.

CR Smith has long been committed to training new joiners, supporting apprentices of all ages, as standards of workmanship are extremely important. CR Smith has been fitting replacement windows, doors and extending homes for almost 50 years.

The authentic looks and minimal maintenance of the Lorimer range of windows and doors has meant that CR Smith customers have been delighted to make the switch to PVCu from timber.

New legislation is due to take effect from 1 February 2022, requiring all homes in Scotland to meet certain requirements regarding smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms. Each homeowner has a legal obligation to comply with the legislation.

Finlay Wilson, Scotland’s Kilted Yoga star, has been invited to check out the latest product range from CR Smith, matching his phenomenal balance and strength with the latest design and build of the firm’s exclusive Lorimer windows.

CR Smith and Fife College have joined forces to create a brand new, fast-track training scheme for would-be joiners to help address the growing demand for trade skills.

We’re seeing growing interest from customers looking to extend their homes, with enquiry levels for sunrooms and orangeries up 22% over last year.

Condensation on windows, along with the damage that can be caused, is a problem that can occur to any kind of building or home. It can occur on the inside, outside or between the…

Everyone has suffered as a result of the outbreak of Covid-19 making it difficult to single out any one section of society as more deserving of our attention than another….