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A majority (68 per cent) of people fail to adequately prepare their homes for winter, new research shows.The study by British Gas revealed that 41 per cent do nothing at all to prepare their property … read more

Homeowners can now call on a huge range of DIY options when it comes to kitchen renovations, it has been observed.A report on countytimes.co.uk notes that people may want to bring a new lease of life … read more

Windows, draughts and other ventilation account for 30 per cent of heat lost from homes, the Energy Savings Trust (EST) has said.With another 11 per cent escaping through doors and floors, the body ha … read more

The classic work triangle should be the ground plan basis for new kitchen designs, Franke Sinks has said.An article by the kitchen sink maker hosted on lonad.com identified three basic kitchen functio … read more

A growing number of homeowners with older properties are choosing to knock down walls in order to create open-plan kitchens and living areas, it has been observed.Ellen Goode, professor of interior de … read more