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As reported by ProblemSolved only yesterday, in the uncertainty of the housing market, people are looking to improve their homes rather than move from them. But according to the government advice service Consumer Direct, many people are having a less than satisfactory service when getting an electrician in.

Figures released last week by the Halifax showed that average UK house price dropped by 2.5% in March - the biggest monthly dip since September 1992.

So with prices on the slide, homeowners now have to work harder than ever before to consolidate or improve the value of their property.

7 useful tips for planning your garden from PR landscapes:

1. Think about what you would like in your garden - decking & Grass, a stone patio and grass, or all stone.

 2. If you prefer grass, then check that you have the room for boarders down each side. Have you decide on which plants, trees or scrubs you would like? Have you thought about the maintenance of the flower beds? Have you considered the conditions of the ground for grass?

Old plastic guttering is easy to remove but cast-iron guttering is extremely heavy and the edge can be sharp, so it takes to people to remove it. Following the four easy steps below should help.

1. Drive large nails into the fascia board beneath a section of guttering at either end to hold it and prevent it falling.

2. Cut through the bolts joining two sections of gutters with a hacksaw then tap them out with a nail punch and hammer.

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It is possible to mount cables on the surface of a wall with clips, or run them through plastic trunking nailed or screwed to the wall – some types are even self-adhesive. You should route them along skirting boards and around doors and window frames to make them less conspicuous. However, if you are looking for a neat and polished finish you should try to conceal these cables.