How to ensure your décor doesn't date
Home interior design is very personal and subjective, and yet it tends to be heavily influenced by trends and fashions. Over the decades,...
What are EPCs?
You might have encountered the words Energy Performance Certificate when looking to buy or rent a house, without fully understanding what...
What to do in your old home on your last day
Amid the excitement of moving to a new home, the importance of leaving your old property in presentable condition shouldn't be overlooked....
Do's and don'ts for a new nursery
Starting a family is a key milestone in life, and it’s easy to get carried away with the excitement of planning for a new arrival....
How to attract birds to your garden
It’s easy to overlook the mental and emotional benefits of outside space, yet even a brief exposure to the natural world can be hugely...
Alternatives to paint and wallpaper
When you move into a brand-new Cruden home, you might not notice how pristine the walls are with so many other features vying for...
How to block out sound
Soundproofing is something few homeowners or tenants give any consideration to, until they find themselves listening to unwanted sounds....
How to make your home feel lighter and brighter
The welcome arrival of spring means natural light levels are once again improving, benefiting our homes and gardens as well as our own...
A beginner's guide to hedges
Walk around any established housing estate, and the chances are you’ll find hedges flanking the edges of individual plots, or lining the...
Understanding Broadband
Because they’re usually constructed in well-connected urban or suburban areas, new homes tend to offer some of the best internet...
Interior design trends for 2025
Some interior design trends come and go, while others leave a lasting legacy on our homes. Who could have predicted that grey kitchen...
Key housing projects of the last 25 years
We're now a quarter of the way through the current century, making this an opportune moment to review some of Cruden Homes’ landmark...