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We don’t need to tell you that household bills are climbing across the board, gas, electricity, water, you name it. Almost every monthly expense is on the rise. One cost that often goes unnoticed, however, is home insurance.

Air quality across the UK has become a growing concern, and it is not just the air outside that poses risks. Pollutants from traffic, industrial emissions and even household activities can find their way into our homes every day. A recent Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) briefing highlighted how poor indoor air quality is linked to respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular problems and cognitive decline, with some research suggesting that pollutant levels indoors can be higher than outdoors.

You may not realise it, but your front door says a great deal about you. It’s the first thing visitors notice when they arrive, and it catches the eye of anyone passing by on the street. More than just an entrance, it reflects the character of the people who live inside.

Across the UK, many towns and villages have planning rules that are designed and often strictly enforced to protect the character of historic homes. In these areas, even the smallest details, like the style of your front door, often need to reflect a certain period look so that everything stays in keeping with the surrounding architecture.

A front door is never just a way in. It’s the first thing people notice, a chance to show your style and give a glimpse of who you are. From the elegance of Georgian design to the character of Victorian stained glass, British doors have always told the story of the households behind them.