Home & Garden
Panasonic Tough Tool IP - Intelligent Power Tool Evolution
Panasonic have launched a new Power Tool innovation, the “Tough Tool IP” technology. This step forward provides a new level of toughness in the form of resistance to dust and water.
Samsung Combined Fridge Freezer the 'must have' fridge
Samsung announced the availability of its latest Bottom Mounted Fridge Freezer (RL55/52), at IFA 2010 in Berlin. With the refrigerator now much more than just a white box to store food in, Samsung's new range of premium fridge freezers combine sophisticated style and advanced technology to create the latest “must have” appliance for the home.
Samsung’s revolutionary OmniPro microwave oven
Samsung announced its revolutionary OmniPro microwave oven will hit the shops later this month. The OmniPro features unique multi-sensor technology, including a new weight and humidity sensor which enables the oven to cook, plan and monitor the entire cooking process from start to finish.
There’s no place like gnome
They've been mocked for being tacky and dated - and were even banned by the Chelsea Flower Show - but in an age where designer garden furniture, gazebos and high-power gas barbecues are all the rage, garden gnomes are making a serious comeback; thanks in part to a new army of trendy young fans.
Brits borrowing more to invest in home improvements
Britons are continuing to invest heavily in their homes despite continued reports of challenging economic conditions, according to Sainsbury's Finance, which says homeowners are spending more on home improvements and investing more in their property.
Brits prepare for cosy winter nights
When choosing a fireplace in preparation for winter, Brits want real flames, top quality materials, and are willing to pay more for reduced CO2 or renewable fuels, reveals Twenga.co.uk the new generation shopping search engine.
Homeowners offer up sporting windfall for burglars
The summer of sport may have been a washout, with Britain taking no honours at Wimbledon or the World Cup, but thieves may still net themselves a sporting windfall thanks to trusting homeowners.
Redrow has designs on buyers in Swansea
Award-winning housebuilder Redrow has targeted its customers in Swansea to find out what makes homebuyers tick when it comes to interior design.
Celebrate late summer at RHS Garden Wisley
The RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, one of the most spectacular of the late summer calendar events at RHS Garden Wisley, returns once more between 10 – 12 September 2010 with its village style collection of stalls and displays. This must-see event promises to provide a great day out for gardeners of all levels and abilities.
Secure your home before you go away this summer
M&S Money is urging holidaymakers to take measures to secure their homes this summer as a survey finds that more than half of people will leave their properties empty while they are away.
Young people failing at maintenance and DIY
More than half of young people lack the basic DIY skills necessary to maintain their homes, a recent study shows. Research undertaken for Halifax Home Insurance has demonstrated that half of under 35 year olds can't wire a plug, 63% wouldn't attempt to put up wallpaper and 54% can't bleed a radiator.
Sophie Conran’s interior design tips
In this video, Melanie Adams, wallcoverings expert for wallpaperdirect.co.uk, visits top designer, cook and author, Sophie Conran’s, home in West Sussex to see the different ways she has woven wallpaper in to her interiors and lifestyle.
Celebrating students could bring the house down
As A Level and GCSE results loom and students look to celebrate over the coming weeks, parents should be prepared for impromptu celebration parties as new Post Office Home Insurance research has revealed that more than one in 10 (11 per cent) under 18 year olds have hosted a house party without their parents' permission.
Crime conscious neighbours confront criminals
Almost 630,000 people risked their own safety by confronting a law-breaker in their neighbourhood last year.
Renovation specialist targets buoyant luxury residential sector
Leading interior fit-out specialists Mivan has launched a new brand, catering for the expanding luxury residential market. Drawing on a over 30 years of experience, solid reputation and a £100m turnover business, Mivan Prime is set to raise the bar in the London property world, by offering a fully bespoke service to high net worth individuals and developers, in hot spots such as Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Belgravia.