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Homeowners can improve the energy efficiency of their kitchens and cut down on bills in the process by investing in proper wall insulation such as cladding, it has been suggested.Brian Berry, director … read more

The governments attempts to increase the number of self-build projects this year are unlikely to be realised unless the public is offered more incentives, Sustain Worldwide has said.Gordon Miller, sus … read more

Homeowners could gain inspiration for new fixtures like kitchen sinks and taps at the upcoming National Self Build Renovation Show.Jaclyn Thorburn, spokeswoman for Buildstore, has suggested that the … read more

Homeowners may seek to make more use of their core kitchen fixtures such as cookers and kitchen sinks if a new food tax is introduced.It has been reported that a new fat tax is due to be launched in O … read more

A new award-winning kitchen design from Ikea could point towards a change in home interior trends, it has been suggested.Reporting from the recent 2011 Interior Design Show in Toronto, The Independent … read more