Home Improvment
Top tips for keeping your home warm this winter
With the cold snap well and truly biting, for some homeowners the frosty winter weather can be a real concern.
Elegant, enduring floors with a contemporary twist
Reflecting the trend to mix different interior styles, Kahrs 20mm Grande Collection provides an elegant flooring option with a contemporary twist.
Homeowners urged to take action now to reduce rising energy bills
Thinkinsulation.com is encouraging customers to review the energy efficiency of their homes after British Gas and SSE raised their energy prices.
Women urged to leave the weighty wardrobes to the boys this winter
With furniture sales kicking off across the country DIY-ers are being urged to take extra care while they work, as research from Personal Injury law specialist First4lawyers has revealed that over a third (35%) of Brits have sustained an injury whilst assembling new furniture.
No carbon footprint with luxury faux flooring
Moduleo is proud to announce the launch of its latest product Ethnic Wenge; a popular finish which offers a durable and stylish alternative to its natural, endangered counterpart.
Winter is on its way, wrap up your valuables
Britain is a burglar’s playground, with a staggering 745,000 homes targeted by opportunist thieves during the last year, according to the British Crime Survey.
Younger generation of men failing to pick up ‘manly’ skills
A new generation of men are failing to learn basic ‘manly’ skills such as changing a car tyre, a survey reveals.
Energy conscious Brits switch on to Energy Saving Measures
In the run up to Big Energy Saving Week (22 to 27 October 2012), a new survey by comparison website, Gocompare.com reveals measures energy conscious Brits have taken over the last five years to improve the efficiency of their home.
Protect your property as the dark nights draw in
With British summer time drawing to an end and the nights closing in, now is the perfect time to start thinking about protecting your property.
Consumers in the dark about benefits of wood windows
Only a quarter (27%) of people understand that wooden window frames are better for the environment than uPVC frames, according to research undertaken by Westbury Windows & Joinery.
Piping hot water all the time
Householders in the UK are about to be given the chance to change forever the way they heat water in their homes with the introduction of new thermodynamic panels, the most innovative and efficient system ever to come on the market.
Home improvements worth £1,280 carried out by mum and dad
Vital home improvement know-how is being lost through the generations as grown-up children still turn to mum and dad to help them with their DIY and home improvements, according to research.
Two years and £5000 to make house a home
Turning a new house into a home takes nearly two years – and £5,000 worth of improvements, new research has revealed.
DIY savvy Brits can save up to £4k per year
If the thought of fixing a wobbly patio or levelling an uneven floor leaves you in a cold sweat then you’re not alone.
10 ways to prepare your home for selling
Thousands of people sell their homes every year. Some decide to upgrade to a bigger house, others chose to downgrade and spend the money they’ve made on travelling or grandchildren.