Home & Garden
An Englishman's home is his castle - but how many people have keys?
New research commissioned by key safe specialist, Master Lock, has found that UK households are leaving themselves at risk by undervaluing their spare keys.
Layer up this bank holiday weekend with Space Insulation
With the bank holiday around the corner, thousands of people up and down the country are set to dabble in a spot of DIY. Installing your own loft insulation is one popular job which can be completed in a day, no matter how amateur your DIY skills.
Methven Tahi Twin-Lever tapware wins red dot award
The new Tahi Twin-Lever tapware range from Methven appealed to the judges in the 2011 red dot design competition, one of the most renowned international product competitions, and has now been awarded the ‘red dot’ seal of quality for design by a panel of highly respected experts.
Rangecookers.co.uk finds traditional still preferred choice
The range cooker market is polarised between models with a traditional feel and those with a more modern appeal. Coloured enamel finishes and staggered cavity layout on the one hand, stainless steel and sleek symmetrical lines, inspired by contemporary architecture and the industrial chic of restaurant kitchens, on the other.
Enjoy a DIY-free Bank Holiday
May bank holiday is traditionally the time we don overalls and give our homes a much needed DIY fix. However, with recent research revealing over half of Brits are scared of DIY and four out of ten would even go as far as saying they hate it , many people will be looking to avoid household chores this spring.
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.