Bath Preservation Trust

Jobs for the Weekend

Week One

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Good morning all. Inspired by Mr @themontydon and @gardenersworldmag over the coming weeks we aim to bring you our very own ‘jobs for the weekend’ ⁣⁣ to help you keep up with the care and maintenance of traditional homes and encourage sustainable living in Bath. ⁣ ⁣⁣ Each week we’ll bring you things to check, clean, make and do at home. ⁣As well as bringing you snapshots of our beloved Bath, the cherished local scenes and heritage houses we seek to sustain in and around our beautiful City. ⁣ ⁣⁣ Jobs for this Weekend: ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🏡 Check gutters and hoppers – look for leaks and blockages from ground level if it is raining. Do not attempt high level work, only clear leaf debris and blockages if you can do so safely. ⁣⁣ 🏡 Clean exterior paving stones, stone pathways ordecking boards which have become slippery over winter.⁣⁣ 🏡 Make a checklist for the inspection and maintenance of your home. Go to Historic England and SPAB for detailed guidance… @spab1877 www.spab.org.uk/advice/knowledge-base; @historicengland www.historicengland.org.uk/advice/technical-advice/buildings/maintenance-plans-for-older-buildings/⁣⁣ 🏡 Do read our latest responses to planning applications on our website and consider writing in response to development proposals that may affect you or your property. ⁣ ⁣ Stay safe and well and make the most of your weekend at home. 🧡🏠 ⁣ ⁣ @houseandgardenuk @period_living @savills @architectsjournal @insallarch @bath_uk @historicengland @unescoworldheritage @countrylifemagazine @countrylivinguk @countryandtownhouse @gardens_illustrated @periodhomeandinteriors #houseandhome #houseandgarden #house #architecture #oldbuildings #oldbuildinglover #cityofBath #igersbath #rennovation #design #facade #facadelovers #cityscape #environment #sustainableliving #climateemergency #sustainability #savingtheplanet #greenbuilding #heritage #worldheritage #worldheritagesite #heritagefromhome #BathMatters #covid #weekend #thewknd #darlingweekend #Bath #WeLoveBath

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Week Two

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It’s Friday! which means it’s time for this weeks #JobsfortheWeekend⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ Here’s our suggested things to check, clean, make and do over the long Easter weekend at home.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Check radiators are they heating are heating your home properly and efficiently, do they need bleeding?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Clean windows and repaint timber window frames. Check for decay. The traditional colour for Bath’s heritage homes is off white and matte rather than brilliant white gloss.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Make a draught excluder for doors and sash windows. WE would love to see your makes, or improvisations! i.e the dog? So please tag us! @pillarboxblue {second picture} shows us how to use a pair of old jeans to draught proof a sash window. Alternatively use linen or calico if you’re not a fan of denim. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Do seek professional advice about the approach to extensions, alterations, maintenance and repairs, we are here to help. Send an email to conservation@bptrust.org.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣have a lovely weekend all!

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Week Three

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Good afternoon all. It’s Friday which means it’s time for this weeks jobs for the weekend at home. ⁣ ⁣ 🏘 Check your roof (looking out of windows or from the ground) to see if there are any lose of slipped slates or tiles, moss, vegetation, damaged flashings, or rips and tears in coverings that would that need to be addressed in the coming months. ⁣ ⁣ 🏘 Clean and repaint painted exterior railings and garden furniture. Paint regularly to prevent rust. ⁣ ⁣ 🏘 Make a ‘log book’ for your home record and photograph repairs and keep records of the maintenance work undertaken.⁣ ⁣ 🏘 Do join us and our partners @bathnescouncil @bathcollege @ntbathskyline @ntpriorpark tomorrow online for World Heritage Day starting on BBC radio Bristol @bbcbristol at 7.15. And do download the World Heritage Site Enhancement Fund 2020 newsletter, published today and available on our website, and let us know if you have spotted a street sign in need of restoration! ⁣ ⁣ Have a lovely heritage day weekend all! ⁣ ⁣ #fridayfeeling #fridaymotivation #history #worldheritageday #kidsactivities #museumsfromhome #heritagefromhome #weLoveBath #thisisBath #CityofBath #city #georgianarchitecture #architecture #worldheritage #worldheritagesite #theweekend #Bath #bathisbeautiful #loveBath #oldbuildings #oldbuildinglover #house #building #jobsfortheweekend #listedbuilding #diy #facade

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Week Four

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Good morning all. A weekend at home is almost upon us, which means it’s time to bring you this weeks jobs for the weekend!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🏡 Check chimneys for cracks and damaged pots – can you walk to see this from nearby? Check flues for any obstructions. Arrange for any repairs when possible. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🏡 Clean houseplants with a soft damp cloth or give them a shower. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🏡 Make thermal linings for blinds or curtains, or thermal curtains for doors. Start this project soon so it is finished in time for autumn. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🏡Do turn down thermostats at temperatures start to rise. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Have a lovey weekend! ⁣ ⁣ #jobsfortheweekend #sustainableliving #sustainability #ecoliving #ecohome #oldhome #oldbuilding #street #streetview #city #facade #building #Bath #cityofBath #weloveBath #Bath #architecture #lockdown #bathisbeautiful #visitBath #visitengland #england #athome #stayhome

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Week Five

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Can you believe it’s Friday again!? and time for this weeks jobs for the weekend. If you’ve got a bit more time on your hands... ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🏡 Check out our museums from home. All of our website pages have been updated and you can now visit us virtually @no1royalcrescent @herschelmuseum @batharchitecture @beckfordstower ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Clean behind radiators, ready to fit reflective panels - these deflect heat back and save energy. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🏡 Make natural household cleaning products, lots of inspiration over at https://homesongblog.com/natural-whole/10-all-natural-homemade-cleaning-solutions-sprays/⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🏡 Do a home energy audit and identify sensitive ways to save energy at home. There is a good example here https://www.fantastichandyman.co.uk/blog/diy-home-energy-audit-for-uk/ Do talk to us about making any changes and refer to our award winning energy efficiency guidance Warmer Bath. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Have a great weekend! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #georgianinteriors #georgianhouse #georgianarchitecture #oldhomes #heritagefromhome #museumfromhome #weloveBath #jobsfortheweekend #listedbuilding #building #architecture #weLoveBath #thisisbath #worldheritage #musuem

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Week Six

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If you live in an old house you'll appreciate that ‘a stitch in time saves nine’ and regular maintenance is critical for protecting the building and preventing further expensive repairs downstream. Over the last couple of months each Friday we bring you hints and tips for looking after traditional buildings, keeping them in good condition and living in old homes more sustainably. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This weeks jobs for the weekend:⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🏡 Check the loft for any signs of damp or water ingress when it rains and arrange for roof repairs.⁣⁣ 🏡 Clean behind the fridge – why not? ⁣⁣ 🏡 Make a compost pile. ⁣⁣ 🏡 Do weed your outside areas between paving stones and undertake any repointing in drier weather.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ It’s another long weekend at home so no excuses! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #jobsfortheweekend #oldhouses #oldhouselove #weloveBath #bathisbeautiful #thisisbath #streetscene #facade #windows #doortraits #architecture #traditional #building #oldhouse #ecohouse #sustainableliving #energyefficiency #treadlightly #home #lockdown #frontdoor #happyfriday #fridayfeeling #conservation #worldheritage #worldheritagesite #CityofBath #igersbath

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Week Seven

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Jobs for the weekend. And at this time of year it’s all about light and air: ⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Check extract fans for build up of dust and clear it away to improve air circulation. ⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Clean shutters, blinds and curtains if they can be washed at home.⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Make a laundry drying rack, or think about how and where you can sensitively build one into your home in the future. Be inspired by @georgeandwilly⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Do open the windows and allow some natural ventilation.⁣ ⁣ Have a lovely weekend!⁣ ⁣ Image credit @scenetherapy #jobsfortheweekend #oldhomes #traditional #interiors #houseandhome #houseandgarden #listedbuilding #ecohome #laundryrack #light #historichomes #historicpreservation #conservation #listedbuilding #oldhomes #oldhomelove #windows #laundry #traditionalbuilding #buildings #architecture

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Week Eight

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Jobs for the weekend! ⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Check garden fences and make repairs so that they survive future storms. ⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Clean front door steps and your own section of pavement. There was a time when looking after your patch of pavement was the norm in terraced streets, when washing floor tip soapy water over the path, step and pavement. Old stone steps should be gently cleaned with a natural bristle brush. ⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Make natural air fresheners for your home, stud a lemon or orange with cloves and hang with a ribbon. If you have essential oils soak either cotton pads or small off-cuts of softwood with scented oils and leave in a sealed plastic bag overnight. Then put the cotton pads or blocks to a small gauze bag and hang in wardrobe or room. ⁣ ⁣ 🏡 Do prune climbing and trailing plants growing close to your home over stone walls to prevent damage.

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Week Nine

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Today we bring you the last post in this seasons jobs for the weekend series. We expect most of you will be making the most of being outdoors and tending to gardens or allotments over this sunny weekend ahead, but if you are mostly staying at home and at a loose end here are some jobs to think about which will help look after your old home over the months ahead. We have lots more suggestions under our #jobsfortheweekend posts. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This weekend...⁣⁣ 🏡 Check exterior paintwork and arrange decorating for the future. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🏡 Clean out the garden shed...⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🏡 Make a list of energy efficiency projects for your home and start researching the best approach. Go to Warmer Bath for inspiration. www.cse.org.uk/downloads/reports-and-publications/energy-advice/insulation-and-heating/warmer_bath_june2011.pdf⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🏡 Do beat your rugs outside... the Georgian way!⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #facade ⁣#listedbuilding #windows #building #heritage #street #oldbuilding #oldbuildingsarecool #oldbuildinglover #oldbuildings #architecture #classical #sashwindows #doortraits #worldheritage #worldheritagesite #city #urban #conservation

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