Home Improvment
Tradesman calling? Put the kettle on...
‘Everything stops for tea’ or so the lyrics of the wartime melody suggested, while Bernard Cribbins’ hapless 1962 ‘Right said Fred’ removal men got no-where at all even after several cups of tea.
Underfloor heating looks to heat up in 2015
New research has revealed that underfloor heating is growing in popularity as homeowners become more aware of its far reaching benefits, making it set to be a key feature for 2015.
Moduleo seals the deal for Solas
Ireland’s brand-new further education and training authority, Solas, has upgraded its state-of-the-art facilities in Dublin, opting for Moduleo flooring as a result of its outstanding features.
Cheat the Chill: Smart blinds to save energy and cut heating bills
Duette energy-saving blinds are a wise investment for cost-conscious homeowners who want to lower their annual heating bills.
Samsung Powerbot VR9000 - Hands-free automated floor cleaning
Samsung Home Appliances has announced that its Powerbot VR9000 cleaning device is now available to buy in the UK from Harrods and independent electrical retailers.
Last chance savings and energy efficiency gains with sale
North East home owners have just a few days remaining to take advantage of additional energy efficiency savings through Warm Up North’s end of autumn sale.
New home owners in South West spend £5,400 making their house a home
Home owners in the south west spend an average of £5,400 to make their house feel like a home according to research from Barratt Homes.
UK homeowners send out Christmas DIY SOS
Homeowners across the UK are more likely to be thinking about decorating than they are about decorations this Christmas, according to new research.
Stylish ways to insulate your home
When homeowners think about home insulation very few associate it with “stylish”. Practical and functional, yes. Making a design statement, no. But insulation can be stylish! Here are five ways you can put your style stamp on keeping warm.
How to prepare your home for winter
As temperatures dip and the dark nights set in the region’s fastest-growing property management company is offering top tips on how to prepare west country homes for the winter months.
Two thirds of women wish they could do more DIY but lack the skills
Following news last week that Homebase is to close a quarter of its stores due to a 'rise of a generation less skilled in DIY projects', a new report from Solvite finds that women at least want to do more DIY - but they just don't know how to.
Household skills DIY-ing out
It’s a widely held belief that younger people are less handy than their parents. New research by AA Home Membership confirms the lack of ‘DIY dad skills’ amongst Generation Y.
Moduleo’s new range has more than Impressed
Moduleo’s brand-new Impress collection has lived up to its namesake; with the luxury vinyl flooring manufacturer reporting sales have almost doubled just one month after its release.
Cash-in on the attic
Homeowners in London are increasingly choosing to save the ‘capital cost’ of moving house and invest it in improving the space under their roof instead, as conditions in the housing market and the rising costs of moving house make staying put a more profitable option, according to new research released by Landmark Lofts.
Solar panels to bring savings and earnings for North East residents
North East home owners could now earn money whilst saving energy as Warm Up North introduces the first renewable energy product to its energy efficiency portfolio.