Home & Garden
Don’t forget your drains this National Spring Cleaning Week
Property owners should take extra care of their drains this National Spring Cleaning Week urges consumer champion, Drain Claim.
Catwalk inspiration for Brabantia's limited edition retro bins
Brabantia, well known for fusing beautiful design with innovative functionality, has taken inspiration for its latest Retro Bins from the worlds of fashion and interiors, where both girly candy colours and gritty urban street art are all the rage.
Garden crime rises by 25% when clocks go forward
Green-fingered homeowners are being warned to secure their sheds and garages as the long-awaited British Summertime also brings a spike in theft from the great outdoors.
Gorenje introduces built-in coffee machine
Gorenje, the Slovenian manufacturer famed for its creative and inspirational appliances, presents the latest addition to its product portfolio; the CFA9100E built-in coffee machine.
Something quite different in seating
If you are looking for something quite different or that statement piece for the sitting room, then new Voyager chair from Stressless is worth investigating. It launches this spring and has a contemporary Scandinavian look.
Pensioners to lose out over FIT cuts
The proposed changes in the feed-in tariffs (FITs) will threaten the provision of free solar in the UK, leaving only those who can afford it to adopt renewable technology.
Ellis Furniture introduces the Impression Natural Oak Kitchen
With the popularity for in-frame doors, and the continued appeal of beautiful natural wood finishes, the new Impression Natural Oak Kitchen from leading manufacturer Ellis Furniture ticks all the boxes for an affordable, stylish, on-trend kitchen.
Putting the power back into electric showers
With a staggering 10.4 million UK households now using electric shower systems, the nation’s showering population is not only experiencing disappointing low pressure; they are wasting water, energy and money as a result.
Limited edition 'Union Jack' Bin by Brabantia
Brabantia is joining in with the nation’s patriotic fever ahead of the 2012 Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by launching a limited edition Union Jack bin.
House proud Britain
Parents spend an average of almost a day a week on household management, with a total of 23 hours and 45 minutes spent each on jobs including washing, cooking and childcare duties.
Unwanted pest 'guests' wreak havoc in the home
Britain's pest population is growing, according to new research from LV= home insurance. Two thirds (65%) of pest controllers say the number of pests in UK homes has increased in the past year and report a surge in rats, mice, squirrels and bed bugs.
A little something extra to make a leap up the property ladder
This month we are treated to an extra 24 hours to tick off our to-do lists and for those with ‘househunting’ on the agenda Miller Homes is offering a little something extra.
Search for the finest Italian antiques in Umbria
Italy's finest antiques dealers participate in Assisi Antiquariato, held at Umbria Fiere. With hundreds of high-quality items on display, including Renaissance paintings, the show has become the spring rendezvous for antiques dealers and amateur collectors alike.
Ellis Furniture extends Quadra modular range
Fusing style and versatility, leading manufacturer Ellis Furniture is broadening its popular range of Quadra modular bathroom furniture to include three impressive new units, making the collection even more desirable for bathrooms large and small.
Brighten up your home this spring with Tangerine Zest
Since Pantone named Tangerine Tango the colour of 2012, fashionistas and interior and product designers the world over have all been rushing to embrace the confident, attention-grabbing colour.