Home & Garden
Changing LED lighting for the garden
Leading lighting company Franklite have just launched their new products for 2010 and these include a range of RGB colour changing LED lighting to wash or highlight feature areas with a myriad of colours.
The Conran Shop launches the Flow Chair
The Conran Shop is launching another design classic this month - the Flow Chair, a technically innovative family of armchairs of strong image and great comfort with a wide range of bases and finishes to emphasise their universal appeal and character.
Love thy neighbour - but ring the doorbell first, please
The over 50s still very much abide by the commandment to ‘love thy neighbour', but are much more cautious of the ‘knock and walk in' culture in homes of yester-year.
Energy consumers set to benefit from new smart technology
Coolpower Products, a dynamic energy demand management technology business, has launched a technology solution for the UK market, that will, for the first time, provide a smart energy management device for both domestic and commercial buildings, that more effectively manages the energy output of grid-connected micro-generators (e.g. solar panels, micro wind and hydro turbines).
Handmade Mother's Day gifts to make mums feel special
Because our mums are all special, they deserve to be treated to something that has been individually made with love and care. At gorgeous online boutique lasso the moon, finding inspiration couldn’t be easier.
Hot looks for summer windows
If you are looking for something a little different this summer to make your window decorations stand out from the crowd, that not only have the wow factor but also offer great value, then your search is over.
Make sure your new home is fire safe
Shockingly, there were 49,000 house fires in UK homes last year with 90 deaths resulting from a lack of a working smoke alarms alone*. As celebrities sign up to take part in the latest government campaign**, pledging to regularly test smoke alarms, reallymoving.com, the UK’s leading provider of instant online quotes for home-movers, says fire safety should start from the moment you move into a new home.
Window film company seeks coveted ISO management tool
Innovative window film company DigiGlass is looking to flaunt its ‘green’ credentials by seeking ISO 14001 accreditation this year which will underline its approach to business in today’s environmentally conscious world.
Cold winter has been a real passion killer
In a bid to keep warm during the coldest winter for over 30 years, Brits are taking to their beds - armed with extra bedding, hot water bottles, items of clothing and bed socks.
New green strategy will overhaul Britain’s homes
A green transformation of Britain's homes will take place over the next decade - making them more comfortable, warmer and cheaper to run - under new plans set out by the Government.
Celebs pledge to test their smoke alarms every week
Celebrities from across the music, showbiz and sporting worlds are backing the Government's Fire Kills campaign with a "Push It Pledge", to urge people to test their smoke alarm every week.
Support England at the World Cup by bringing it home for Shelter
Shelter and Nationwide are calling on the great British public to 'Strip4Shelter and wear their team's colours or football strip to work and/or school.
Second homes market recovers and hits record levels
The number of second homes in England rose by 2.6% in 2009 following a contraction in 2008 of -0.4%, according to research by Knight Frank.
Handmade chain covers for your antique chandelier
The Vintage Chandelier Company has introduced a range of bespoke chain covers to its range of tailored antique chandeliers.
Home-made ice cream made easier with Cuisinart
Ice cream is the ultimate treat on a hot summer’s day and with a Cuisinart Ice Cream maker it couldn’t be simpler to prepare home-made ice cream, which not only tastes delicious but has no chemicals or additives included, just fresh natural ingredients.