Laura Macdonald

ArticlesOnline firstOpen access Affiliations & Notes aLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) bBacterial Respiratory Infection Service, Scottish Microbiology Reference Laboratory, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) cPublic Health Scotland, Edinburgh, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) dPublic Health Scotland, Glasgow, United Kingdom of...

The easier way to book quality trades Download app With not one but two bank holidays in May — plus the half-term break — there’s plenty of opportunity to make a start on those home and garden jobs that have been waiting for the right moment. For many people, the Early May Bank Holiday, the Spring Bank Holiday, and the May half-term provide a natural window to get the house and garden ready for the months ahead.

The easier way to book quality trades Download app The tiles are in place, you step back to admire the pattern, and everything looks neatly lined up. Then comes the final stage — grouting. Getting this last step right is what gives the whole project its clean, finished look and, importantly, helps protect your new tiles from moisture and everyday wear.