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13th October 2009
The taste of shop brought strawberries just can’t get close to home grown ones, but many of us think they’ll be difficult or expensive to grow. Well don’t be put off, just follow a few simple guidelines and you’ll be tucking into your very own str... Read >
Author: Orco06th October 2009
DIY stores have changed massively over the last 20yrs. In fact the very Term DIY did not have the same impact to our lives then, as it does now. Back then when you visited your local hardware store, you spoke to the hardware man over a counter, I say man ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle05th October 2009
We all spill things it is a habit that not even the most careful of people can kick, whether it be a glass of red wine, or mug of tea, it may even be the crumbs that helplessly fall from biscuits. We would all like to find a way to help beat the addiction... Read >
Author: emmamccann02nd October 2009
If you are looking to install a new kitchen into your home then you will find that there is a bewildering choice of free kitchen design ideas you could choose from to feed your own design plans.
Together with the bathroom the kitchen is the most import... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Wood flooring was originally a basic type of flooring seen in many households throughout the UK it was a cheaper and easier choice. Wood flooring for those less fortunate would consist of the floor boards already laid in the house and it would be varnishe... Read >
Author: emmamccann22nd September 2009
Fibreglass loft insulation is by far the most considered by UK households when they decide to insulate their loft space. This is mainly because fibreglass or blanket loft insulation materials are easier to use and available at cheaper rates. However, such... Read >
Author: William18th September 2009
Going green is good for the environment and can save homes and businesses significant amounts of money over time.
Going green doesn't need to cost a fortune either. A few well thought out changes can reap instant rewards. Here are our top tips for con... Read >
Author: Nicola Brown15th September 2009
Some people love to shop, but others of us would prefer to limit the amount of time that we spend looking for bargains. The problem with this is that doing our shopping too swiftly may mean that we miss out on the very best deals.
In essence, we're try... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett15th September 2009
Do you remember the days when shopping for new bathroom products meant visiting local bathroom showrooms and DIY stores? Fortunately, there are many more options available to us these days. Despite this, many people do still choose to visit those old bath... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett11th September 2009
Online specialist stores like Big Bathroom Shop are offering a wide range of savings on all sorts of products and bathroom accessories. With low prices on everything from bathroom suites to showers, you'll find that you could save up to 60% by shopping on... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett11th September 2009
Have you never heard of Big Bathroom Shop? With so many retailers now operating online, it can be difficult to keep up with all the names. Big Bathroom Shop provide discount bathroom suites, products and accessories here in the UK.
You may have noticed... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett29th August 2009
Draught proofing or draughts – what do you want in your home? Of course, when losing heat through draughts in your home costs you expensive energy bills and allowing cold air deterring comforts within your house draughts are to be gotten rid of as soon ... Read >
Author: William25th August 2009
Cooking accidents cause 50% of all fires in the home, which is an alarmingly high percentage. However, there are important precautions that you can take to keep you, your family and those things most precious to you safe, when busy in the kitchen:
1. I... Read >
Author: James Brack13th August 2009
Television shows where houses get decorated and interior design plays a role have gained massive popularity so people want to change their homes around more regularly.More and more of us are visiting our local DIY stores and local linen shops to grab a ba... Read >
Author: Mark Woodcock13th August 2009
My stepson knows he doesn't know everything but he acts like he knows a lot about what he does know. Which can come across as fairly controlling and patronising when I consider it. But maybe I'm wrong. Maybe he's just very helpful. At least that's what I ... Read >
Author: MarkeD11th August 2009
Moving into a new house or apartment can be a disconcerting experience, for many reasons. And it's not helped by the fact that most new houses come without window blinds. As well as bare windows looking ugly, a lack of blinds is not energy efficient and, ... Read >
Author: vipinvijay27th July 2009
Want to give your room the 'wow' factor? Putting up a large print wallpaper will achieve just that. Browse our gallery for design ideas, advice and tips. By Clare Steel. Inspired? Shop the UK's largest collection of wallpaper.
1. Keep it understated
... Read >
Author: A.Deakin27th July 2009
Everybody wants a home they can be proud off, when they invite friends round they want them to be envious of their home without actually saying it, when they have visitors they want their complements on how well the house is kept. The home does not stop a... Read >
Author: emmamccann23rd July 2009
Fires account for nearly half of all accidental child deaths. And around 6,000 fires a year are caused by children under the age of 10.You can't watch your kids 24/7 but there are lots of easy things you can do to prevent a household fire and keep your ki... Read >
Author: paulcentric18th July 2009
It is actually possible to make compost by piling all your garden waste and your vegetable peelings into a corner of your garden and covering it with some polythene or cardboard but it doesn't look too great if you do that and it's not the best way to tac... Read >
Author: Barbara Woodward10th July 2009
You feel your home is no more a haven being intruded by unwanted draughts and uncomfortable cold air. If you are worried about how to stop draughts and chilled air penetrating your house through floors, doors and windows and other areas, then draught proo... Read >
Author: Diya02nd July 2009
Liquid Waterproofer is a bitumen paint solution which is ideally suited for waterproofing and the weather protection of steelwork and concrete. It also provides a corrosion resistant coating helping to increase the life span of the materials it protects. ... Read >
Author: Nicola Sampson28th June 2009
There’s nothing better during summer than sitting in one’s own garden under glorious blue skies and enjoying the company of your family and friends. With the men from the Met Office predicting that this summer will be sweltering, it’s time to either... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton15th June 2009
Workbenches are an indispensable part of most garages and workshops. You can buy portable workbenches for small projects, or decide to build one as an integral part of the garage.
There are different kinds of garage workbenches. Workbenches can be bough... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson05th June 2009
Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation
Water damage can be caused by blockage producing a back flow in plumbing, flooding, or leak in piping. It is imperative that the water be removed instantly and the flow of water into the threshold stopped. To... Read >
Author: Chris04th June 2009
Prevention is always better than cure, whatever the situation. Being aware of the most common reasons behind home insurance claims in the United Kingdom can help you to safeguard your own living quarters against these costly culprits.
Taking care to... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell17th April 2009
For those who own their own home, home improvement is a very popular subject. Magazines are full of innovative and exciting new ideas and DIY stores are packed at the weekends with homeowners eager to put their own stamp on the design of their house.
I... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets17th April 2009
Everyone is into home improvement these days. You just have to take a look around at all the magazines and books published on the subject to see how popular it is. There are some great ideas featured and DIY stores are full of shoppers looking for inspira... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets28th March 2009
Pergolas can be a great feature in a garden; they are also practical and decorative. They provide support for climbing plants, give the garden structure and help break up its flat canvas. They are ideally suited for linking different parts of the garden, ... Read >
Author: Juliet Sadler10th March 2009
Which type of wood to use
Decking can be made out of either softwood or hardwood. The most popular type of timber used in the UK is softwood that has been pressure treated with a suitable preservative. Pressure treating involves deeply penetrating the... Read >
Author: Juliet Sadler09th March 2009
Construction of a wooden bridge is a wonderful way to improve your home and garden. Wood is a natural product, which is much more flexible and easier to work than most other materials. You can build virtually any shape, size or style you want from a simpl... Read >
Author: Manish Sharma01st February 2009
There’s nothing like a good home-cooked meal. But as any chef will agree, the key to successful cooking often lies in a well-kept kitchen. Creating a gourmet feast requires room to manoeuvre, and an organised space is much easier to keep clean. So, if y... Read >
Author: MarkeD21st January 2009
Most people take pleasure in their garden, but many seasonal climates restrict the practical use of a garden to a few summer months during each year.
Patio heaters are a practical way of removing this limitation and making the garden usable throughout ... Read >
Author: Maria Ramos15th December 2008
Another winter home insurance warning this time Halifax are warning that many homes need winter proofing to avoid damaging your home and adding extra cost to your home insurance premiums. The insurers has said that 20,000 people needed broken or frozen pi... Read >
Author: Seamus Swords23rd October 2008
People who live in coastal communities are virtually forever wallop bang in the dictate lane of hurricanes. Residents are essentials to leave immediately and take shelter in advanced ground until the storm passes.
When the weatherman news the course o... Read >
Author: Jarred Sadler21st May 2008
With all this talk of climate change, global warming and climbing energy prices, many are now rather concerned about how much they are paying towards their energy bills.
But what if you could use nature’s power to generate a small amount of energy fo... Read >
Author: DCollins01st May 2008
Firstly see how much grass you would need. See that the base is smooth, clean and ready to fix the synthetic grass. A self leveling compound is actually available at any DIY stores that will help you remove any imperfections on the surface which might sho... Read >
Author: Brayan Peter24th April 2008
Floods can happen at a moment’s notice. Weather forecasts are not always accurate, and even when they are, warnings can come too late; meanwhile freak flash-floods can also occur, catching everyone by surprise, and there are many parts of the UK that ar... Read >
Author: pmcindoe01st April 2008
More than one in three women in the UK do most DIY jobs around the home because they do not trust a man to do the job right. These are the results of a survey carried out by DIY giant Focus DIY.
The survey of over 700 women provides evidence that DIY i... Read >
Author: Monkey Man01st April 2008
The allure of a pond waterfall is a landscaping jewel that creates a calming sanctuary that becomes the envy of family, friends and neighbors. The pride of being able to claim ownership of this outdoor creation is another advantage of this do-it-yourself ... Read >
Author: John Roberts30th October 2007
Log cabins may not be the first item you would think of putting on your Christmas wish list, but if you have your parents, in-laws, aunts, uncles and numerous children descending on you over the Christmas period, a log cabin used as a guest room could giv... Read >
Author: Dean Hamilton26th July 2007
This summer’s no-show and seemingly endless rain gives us the opportunity to look towards indoor activities to brighten up our lives. So, while most exciting outdoor activities are curtailed due to the awful weather, now is the ideal time to give your b... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan26th July 2007
As people know, when you do not prepare for a problem it can often turn out to be worse further down the line if nothing is done. Just like anything else; roof repair is no different. Through taking the essential steps now, and ensuring that you do not sh... Read >
Author: Jens Kleinholz17th May 2007
DIY plumbing can potentially be, or certainly turn out to be, a nightmare scenario. Everybody thinks they can perform basic plumbing tasks because they see these being accomplished so effortlessly on TV.
This is where the problems start. Water, being o... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan02nd April 2007
The log cabin is a versatile piece of kit – it can be used as an office, house a large whirlpool tub, provide a ‘granny’ annexe, a playroom for the children or even be used as a second home. The choice is endless. In America, the log cabin is often ... Read >
Author: Marian Radrak02nd April 2007
The log cabin is a versatile piece of kit – it can be used as an office, house a large whirlpool tub, provide a ‘granny’ annexe, a playroom for the children or even be used as a second home. The choice is endless. In America, the log cabin is often ... Read >
Author: Marian Radrak01st February 2007
This article is the second in a two-part series on how to upgrade your home and increase its value.
The property market is very unpredictable nowadays – sales are slower
and buyers more demanding. It can therefore be difficult to make a
profit on s... Read >
Author: Benedict Rohan15th November 2006
Second mortgages can be very intimidating and risky, and for that reason it is probably best to avoid them if you can. Here are a few second mortgage alternatives that you might not have thought of.
The best way to go, of course, is to simply get an... Read >
Author: John Gibb12th October 2006
For different kinds of gardens you will need different kinds of tools. Most hardware and DIY stores now have a wide range of tools available in stock, but if you want there are shops that specialize in the more expensive ranges that shout quality to you.... Read >
Author: Allison Thompson10th July 2006
With the increase in DIY stores and programs, people have been encouraged to improve their homes more and more. However, improving your home can be costly, and you may require a loan to carry out the renovations that you want or need.
Getting a loan t... Read >
Author: Peter Kenny26th June 2006
DIY stores have changed massively over the last 20yrs. In fact the very Term DIY did not have the same impact to our lives then, as it does now. Back then when you visited your local hardware store, you spoke to the hardware man over a counter, I say man ... Read >
Author: Mark Flanighan26th January 2006
"John Lewis" came out tops in an industry poll of British shoppers favourite stores. The department store was voted the best in what turned out to be a strong showing for John Lewis, with the groups' supermarket store "Waitrose" take second spot.
The... Read >
Author: sam lowe
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