Home & Garden
New look Ideal Home Show returns to London in March
UK consumer event, The Ideal Home Show, is to be officially revamped to its former glory in time for the next show, running from the 20th March – 5th April 2010 at London’s Earls Court.
Steps to limit flood damage to your home
This weekend will see parts of the country experience heavy rain and gale force winds. As the country is told to prepare for the bad weather (with many areas placed on weather warning), Confused.com offers tips on how to protect homes as bad weather moves in.
Learning how to beat the burglars
A national campaign aimed at helping older people and students protect themselves from distraction burglars was launched today with a role play class led by The Bill star Graham Cole.
Home improvements: Would you know when to notify your local authority?
Around half of householders still don’t realise that seemingly simple work carried out in their bathrooms or kitchens needs to be checked by building control experts both before the work commences and afterwards, according to research released today.
Householders fail to protect from fire damage
Almost half of all householders are still failing to take basic steps to protect the home from fire, a leading home insurer has found.
Sofa so good
The average sofa will last eight years - and witness nearly 300 arguments, over 1,300 cuddles and endure more than 1,600 spillages, according to new figures from esure home insurance.
Over 50s Ace of Spades when it comes to garden security
British gardens could be at risk during winter, according to Saga Home Insurance. Saga's research shows a quarter (26%) of the nation do not plan to take inside any of their gardening equipment or plants this winter, while only one in five (22%) will cover up their outside furniture and just one in ten (11%) will cover up their BBQs.
Japanese inspired bathing
Renowned furniture designer-makers William Garvey Ltd specialise in designing and making cutting-edge teak designs for the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom.
The Orbit towel radiator from Bisque
Bisque, recently voted one of the Coolbrands of 2009-2010, has added the elegant Orbit towel radiator to its award-winning range.
Ronseal launches innovative new floor paints
Leading coatings manufacturer, Ronseal, has launched an innovative range of easy to use floor paints boasting a unique new high performance formula. Water based, the range provides a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional solvent-based floor coatings.
Introducing the Gordon Ramsay Professional range
Cooking has always been Gordon Ramsay’s passion and his no-nonsense approach in the kitchen is legendary. This award-winning chef knows just what it takes to get those kitchen tasks done quickly and easily.
Natural fine fragrances for the home
Jonathan Ward candles combine natural beeswax and organic soya wax with the most elegant scents, created just like luxury perfumes, with top, middle and basenotes.
Access all areas - Open plan living
Bedrooms and bathrooms are set to follow the lead of kitchens in 2010 – with walls being eschewed to make way for open-plan living throughout the house.
Microstoven all-purpose cookware
Maxwell & Williams is a name you can trust when it comes to buying kitchenware, with a solid reputation for delivering the best quality and value that money can buy.
Butchers and barbers – the bush dilemma
With the summers days having come to a close and the autumn winds getting evermore brisk, the time has come to get our gardens ready for winter so they don't get damaged by wind, rain and snow.