TG Escapes Blog – Residential
The latest articles from the TG Escapes team. Read on to keep up to date on the latest innovations and stories in the world of modular eco building for residential purposes.
Keeping romance alive even with teenage offspring
Valentines day makes you think. Remember the days when the feet of your little ones went pitter-pat, often at 5am, and exhaustion dulled your libidinous tendencies into submission? How you looked forward to the teenage years, long lazy lie-ins and a reconnection in...
Energy Efficient Buildings
I think most of us are resigned to the notion that our energy bills are only going in one direction. And maybe you are reading this because you would dearly love to build a room in your garden (whether it be as an office, a gym or purely for pleasure) but are holding...
Commuting makes us out of control and out of sorts
Anyone who commutes knows well the sinking feeling that settles upon them when the traffic, train, tube or bus grinds to a halt. As time stretches out, the sense of unease grows. In a vacuum of useful information, a sensation of helplessness starts to swell and slowly...
Rain and Rain and Rain; but spring is around the corner
Is it just me or do you also feel like the sky has been an endless rainy grey since November and that birdsong is a distant memory. The notion of venturing out holds little more promise than cracked lips and knuckles or a thorough drenching. It is hard to resist the...
How to Make the Most of your Garden in All Weathers
Guest article from Mark Enright of regalawnings.co.uk In summer, making the most of your garden is easy. Besides just doing work such as planting, mowing and weeding; there are plenty of fun activities you can use your garden for. Here are just a few of them: Patios A...
Be inspired by an inspiring space
Where do you go for inspiration?  Maybe to a favourite place, somewhere you can escape the chaos of everyday life and relax and concentrate on your artist project or hobby. But what if this haven of creativity was no further away than the bottom of your gardenâŠ...
New Year, new garden gym?
New YearâŠ.Oh Dear? Oh dear! Iâve done it again. A few too many roast potatoes; just one more chocolate (and then another) and definitely more than one more glass of wine. Ooh yes, donât forget all the delicious cheese. Still, at least there were nice walks. Well, only...
Is There An Elephant In Your Home Office Room?
It is becoming increasingly common for professionals to seek a better work-life balance. As technological advancements make it easier for more companies to adopt flexible policies that accommodate the shifting priorities of their employees, working from home is...
An early Christmas present for your kids
Rooms have been tidied, lists made and fridges filled to bursting. The countdown has officially begunâŠto the kids coming home for the holidays! Itâs always great to have the family together, but after time living apart having everybody under one roof again can cause...
Make your workspace work for you
A garden studio is the perfect solution to avoiding winter commutes and chills, but it doesnât have to be exclusively used as a working environment. Your bespoke garden room can accommodate work and relaxation, to provide a space that adapts to your needs. So whether...
Escape this Winter
The family gatherings, office parties and shopping of the winter season can contribute to heightened stress and anxiety levels in all of us at one time or another. Itâs been proven that spending time in a natural environment can help relieve stress and improve...
No more excuses when the gym is on your doorstep!
We all know the feeling. Youâre tired after a long dayâs work, cold after struggling home in the dark and all you are craving is a hot drink and a night curled up on the sofa. But Christmas is approaching, with its glittering parties, little black dresses and...