Home & Garden

Limited edition breakfast set from Bosch
Bosch has launched a limited edition of its popular Private Collection breakfast set - in flame red with cool grey trim.

Aquavision makes a splash at ISE with new LED TVs
The Pioneers of bathroom and in-wall televisions, Aquavision, will be exhibiting their most technologically advanced waterproof TVs at this year's ISE Exhibition on stand no: 1K110
Don't let a water leak dampen your spirits when it thaws
When the weather eventually starts to warms up, home and contents insurer Hiscox encourages homeowners to be on the look out for leaks caused by burst pipes. The sub zero temperatures can result in pipes freezing and homeowners could be unaware their pipes have burst until the thaw when water begins to leak into their property.

Designer home accessories snapped up in Cardiff
You’d better hurry if you fancy giving your home a designer look at the fraction of the price. High-end home goodies are selling fast at the new Bobath charity shop in Cardiff following a lavish donation from local housing developer Lovell.
RIP DIY
The over 50s are putting younger Britons to shame when it comes to preparing their homes for winter according to a new survey from Saga Home Insurance.
Grand Designs Live returns to London’s Docklands
One of the UK’s most innovative and inspirational consumer home shows Grand Designs Live, will make its triumphant return to London for the seventh consecutive year, from the 30th April – 8th May 2011 at the ExCeL Centre in London’s Docklands.
Beware the 12 risks of Christmas
NFU Mutual is urging homeowners to stay safe and check their insurance cover this festive season, by highlighting twelve risks of Christmas and launching a festive version of its online contents calculator.

Take a break with Aromatherapy Spa by Yankee Candle
Spa visits and treatments are perfect to de-stress and revitalize the body and mind, however finding the money and the time can often prove difficult. Creating a tranquil atmosphere from the comfort of your own home can now be achieved with Aromatherapy Spa from Yankee Candle: the creator of the original affordable luxury for you and your home. Aromatherapy Spa contains actual essential oil blends perfect for aiding recovery mentally therefore helping our physical wellbeing too.

Light tones and easy living with Kährs Sand Collection
Reflecting the trend for light toned flooring, forecast for spring/summer 2011, Kährs Sand Collection includes seven stunning wood floors in a range of different designs. Crafted in Sweden from sustainable European Oak and Ash, the Collection includes one-strip plank, two-strip and three-strip designs, in a variety of lively and even timber grades.

Panton Thermo Mugs in new colours
Panton Thermo Mugs in new colours, a brilliant way to keep your hot drinks piping hot in this cold weather.

Metallic wallpapers
Metallic wallpapers are here! Gold and Silver highlights shimmer through Georgia Horton's bold, graphic designs, bringing a bright new look to wallpaper.

Kitchen planning - essential tips
Founder and head designer of Barnes of Ashburton Ltd, Patrick Gunning, offers key tips for planning your dream kitchen.

Surestop water switch makes controlling mains water easy
According to figures provided by the Association of Insurance Brokers (AIB) the cost of dealing with burst pipes and water leaks in the UK has doubled from £46 million in 2006 to £93 million in 2008. Escape of water now costs insurance companies more than claims for burglary. It is now the biggest risk facing insurers and the cost of dealing with an average claim is now in excess of £2000.

Add some mood lighting magic this Christmas
An Edinburgh based entry in the statement lighting category, this lighting design studio offers directional and highly symbolic wall luminaires which a strong message at their core; capturing the eye, teasing the brain, and putting a smile on your face.
Give your home a winter MOT
Many parts of the UK are expecting some severe weather in the coming days, particularly Scotland, north east England and Wales, so Halifax Home Insurance is advising homeowners to winter-proof their homes to minimise damage to their property.