Home Improvements & DIY

At Leekes we pride ourself on being a one stop shop - with everything for the home under one roof. And now Leekes Cross Hands can offer even more, as it has teamed up with Solid Fuel Services to provide information and offers to Leekes customers. Founded in 1998, the company has become a well established local firm in Carmarthenshire, offering a wide range of central heating services including: boiler installation, services and repairs, oil tank installations and replacements, solar thermal water…

2017 is now in full swing and with spring soon to be on the horizon it’s time to think about revamping and refreshing your home for the year ahead. Whether you wish to undertake a complete home makeover or simply want to update the look of your living space with eye-catching paint, there has never been a better time to experiment with colours and prints to bring your interior to life. At Leekes you’ll find inspirational ideas for every room in your home, incorporating the latest in interior…

With a new year comes new inspiration and trends. With the announcement of Dulux’s Colour of the Year as a simple yet stylish muted blue, it looks as though 2017 is set to be full of natural influences and fresh perspectives. Denim Drift is a sophisticated shade described as ‘simple to understand yet so new’. This calming colour comes with an accompanying palette of tonal blues which offer something for every occasion and lifestyle, from muted and atmospheric to bright and clean. Denim Drift…

Upgrading the windows and doors in your home not only adds value and kerb appeal but can also improve your standard of living by reducing draughts and noise pollution. Here at Leekes we understand that such an important investment requires a level of research so we chatted to our Windows and Doors Sales Manager Frank Richardson to discover his top tips: uPVC windows What are customers looking for when making their windows and door purchase? To offset high energy costs many of our customers…

With the start of a brand new year, what better time to consider revamping your home. If you are contemplating a large investment, such as a kitchen, then it is important to know that your chosen design will stand the test of time This year Leekes has taken all of the guess work out of the upcoming interior trends so when you come to make that all-important purchase, you can be sure that it is right for you. Plus we offer affordable finance options to help spread the cost of your new kitchen. We…

Whether raising money for charities, donating furniture to local schools or raising awareness for local councils, here at Leekes we believe in helping our communities in any way we can. Leekes Cross Hands has now been acknowledged for being one of the first companies in Wales to help raise awareness of the risk of faulty plumbing on household appliances and renovation works. We have helped to promote a nationwide campaign in the UK by displaying eye catching posters and distributing information…

Quirky B Wool Geo Damson As the first flooring company to ever be awarded the Cool Brand Award, Alternative Flooring is continuing to push boundaries. Through inspiration from the catwalks, Alternative Flooring is quickly becoming known for its exciting and innovative carpet designs, whilst priding itself on the quality of their products as well as their sophisticated use of colours and patterns. Now you can shop this exciting and unique collection at Leekes! From the coastal grass of China…

In good old British fashion, this winter is sure to be as cold and wet as any other and so it is important to take a few steps in ensuring that your garden is weather proof. As you begin to retreat to the warm indoors and use you garden furniture less and less it is time to consider storage for the winter ahead. Wash and dry all soft furnishings and frames to prevent any rusting, mildew or mould build up. Keep all furniture clean and dry with bags and covers, our Casa Aerocover range provides…

With the days getting darker and the nights getting longer, autumn is a time for lounging around on the sofa and long mornings in bed – making it also the perfect time to refresh your home. Updating your wallpaper is a time and cost effective way to revamp any room, and at Leekes we have a wide range of wallpapers; from the classic to the show-stopping we are sure to have something for you. For an iconic look adding classic and neutral wallpaper to any living space will ensure that your chosen…

If investing in your home is a priority this summer, there are many reasons why opting for timber effect Evolution windows offers the perfect solution. Achieving the aesthetics of timber with the properties of uPVC, our newest and most exciting window option also allows you to make substantial savings on your energy bills throughout the year. If energy bills are at the forefront of your concerns, remember your home can lose up to 20% of its heat due to poor performance of single glazed windows. Weigh…