Home Improvment

Consumers in the dark about benefits of wood windows

Only a quarter (27%) of people understand that wooden window frames are better for the environment than uPVC frames, according to research undertaken by Westbury Windows & Joinery.

Piping hot water all the time

Householders in the UK are about to be given the chance to change forever the way they heat water in their homes with the introduction of new thermodynamic panels, the most innovative and efficient system ever to come on the market.

Home improvements worth £1,280 carried out by mum and dad

Vital home improvement know-how is being lost through the generations as grown-up children still turn to mum and dad to help them with their DIY and home improvements, according to research.

Two years and £5000 to make house a home

Turning a new house into a home takes nearly two years – and £5,000 worth of improvements, new research has revealed.

DIY savvy Brits can save up to £4k per year

If the thought of fixing a wobbly patio or levelling an uneven floor leaves you in a cold sweat then you’re not alone.

10 ways to prepare your home for selling

Thousands of people sell their homes every year. Some decide to upgrade to a bigger house, others chose to downgrade and spend the money they’ve made on travelling or grandchildren.

Flux launches finance scheme for LEDs for the home

FLUX, a leading brand of energy efficient lighting solutions in the UK, has announced the launch of its new, luxury domestic LED product range and unique Switch & Save financing scheme; offering a quality, money-saving lighting solution without the high-cost barriers.

More than a quarter of Brits keep a weapon in their home

More than a quarter of Brits have a weapon in their home to use on intruders, a study by Swinton has revealed.

HSBC extends commitment to UK homeowners

As the Government launches new proposals to relax planning laws for homeowners wishing to improve their homes, HSBC reveals that it will make available at least £1billion of funding for home improvement loans in 2012.

Home extensions can add significant value to the average home

Adding an extension or a loft conversion to your home could increase its value by almost a quarter, according to research by Nationwide.

Aquazzi - Spa specialists launch UK showroom

Hot tub, sauna and spa specialist Aquazzi is celebrating the opening of its new showroom by offering customers the chance to win a case of champagne.

Hands-on Brits improve rather than move

Moving house can be one of life's biggest stresses and with persistently high housing costs pricing many out of the market, new research from cashback site Quidco, reveals that Brits are choosing to make do and mend, rather than up sticks in the current climate.