Home & Garden

Focus DIY cooks up super savings on all kitchen units
Helping you save time and money over the forthcoming bank holiday weekends, Focus DIY is offering up to 60% off all kitchen units, along with free delivery when you spend over £250 and a free design service so you can create the kitchen of your dreams. And as a bank holiday bonus Focus is also discounting kitchen units by a further 20% until Sunday 8th May.

Victorian Plumbing reinvents its shower range
2011 has been an eventful year for Victorian Plumbing. It has updated and revamped many of its ranges of bathroom products.

ATAG's new integrated side by side refrigeration
ATAG, famous for its technologically advanced built-in kitchen appliances exclusively available to the kitchen specialist, introduces its new 1780mm high built-in refrigerator and freezer, which can be combined to create a seamless and matching integrated side-by-side arrangement.

Gorenje introduces Simplicity range
Gorenje, the Slovenian manufacturer famed for its creative and innovative appliances, is excited to introduce its new Simplicity line, which prioritises ease of use through stylish, logical design.

Natural wood flooring specialists unveil new showroom
Ecora, specialists in top quality natural and sustainable wood flooring, have announced they will open a second London showroom in May. The new store will be located at 327 Upper Richmond Road West, London SW14, providing an accessible location for customers based in the south and west of the city, and will open its doors on Tuesday 3rd May.

Fight the evil weevil
The spring and early summer is a key time in the annual battle with Vine weevils. The larvae of these destructive pests are now feeding on plant roots and can cause extensive damage, killing young plants and stunting growth on others.

Retro revival with GillmoreSPACE's Biba & Loopy Designs
Embracing the hot trend for all things retro, British furniture designer, GillmoreSPACE's 'Biba' chair and 'Loopy' table combine 50's and 60's inspired chic with contemporary comfort and functionality.
Lock up your shed
As the evenings grow longer and the spring bank holidays approach, people's thoughts turn to spending more time in the garden, Barclays is reminding householders to check that their garden sheds are secure and its contents insured.
Majority of home insurance policies do not offer cover for plants
Now that the clocks have gone back people should check their home contents policy to ensure they have sufficient cover for possessions they are likely to keep outdoors.

Chic new kitchen showroom opens in Glasgow
Scottish celebrity chef Nick Nairn opened a new, state-of-the-art kitchen showroom for Kitchens International on Great Western Road in Glasgow last month.

Iconic appliqué and hand-embroidery designs by Jan Constantine
Love Stitching is a fabulous new collection of decorative appliqué and hand-embroidery projects from Jan Constantine, featuring some of her bestselling designs for cushions, throws, wall hangings and other home accessories, as well as aprons and bags.

Neutral toned wood flooring - shades of grey
Choosing neutral toned wood flooring is a practical option and muted colours give flexibility allowing an interior to be changed or updated as required. Those looking to install a new wood floor would be wise to consider selecting a timber in a flattering shade of grey.

Keep the bathroom well stored with Ribble
Adding extra storage space to the bathroom in the most stylish of ways couldn't be simpler than with the new Ribble cabinet range from Croydex.

Picture House launches slimline Richmond 'TV Fireplace'
How do you avoid the TV overpowering your living room? The answer is the new slimline Richmond 'TV Fireplace' from Picture House TV Furniture (picturehouse.eu).
Safeguard your garden from green fingered thieves
With the arrival of spring weather and lighter evenings, gardening enthusiasts will be looking forward to spending more time outdoors. moneysupermarket.com advises all those thinking of dusting off the barbeque set and sprucing up their gardens to ensure their outdoor items are adequately protected.