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Younger people neglect kitchen cleaning(Post)
A significant proportion of younger people struggle to find time to carry out thorough kitchen cleaning, new research shows.According to a poll by Mintel, nearly half of younger people (47 per cent) ...
Kitchen building could be streamlined under new plans(Post)Certain kitchen building projects and related planning problems could become easier following a government decision to scrap house building proposals.Housing minister Grant Shapps announced this week ...
Instant hot water heaters can be easily fitted to kitchen sinks(Post)Homeowners looking to install instant hot water heater to their kitchen sinks have been given some advice by an expert.Ed Del Grande, author and renovator, explained that the heaters can be easily fi ...
The importance of the kitchen triangle(Post)Kitchen design experts refer to the sink, oven and fridge as the kitchen work triangle and recommend that this area is never obstructed. Of the three vital kitchen components, your sink and taps will ...
Cut down on household waste with a waste disposal unit(Post)A recent unofficial strike by refuse collectors in Brighton and ongoing difficulties caused by fortnightly refuse collection highlight the need for efficient and convenient disposal of kitchen waste ...
Jamie gets eco-kitchen(Post)A fully-equipped eco-kitchen has been built in Rotherham for a new television show being filmed by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.Atrium Design planned and built the kitchen, which is at the heart of Ol ...
Kitchen designer gives trend predictions(Post)Kitchen and bathroom designer Ann Porter has given her predictions for colour trends for 2009 on KitchAnn Style.The first fashion likely to be seen in sinks and taps next year is raw, according to Ms ...
Kitchens first room home buyers look at(Post)People thinking of putting their house up for sale or even those who want to maintain a fashionable home for themselves have been urged to focus on the kitchen first.Potential home buyers are likely ...
Good kitchen design can add value to your home(Post)Your kitchen holds some of the keys to adding value to your home, an industry commentator has said.In a recent article, Adrian Sainz said that nicer and more expensive countertops [work surfaces], ma ...
Credit crunch sees consumers swap the coffee house for the kitchen(Post)The world financial crisis is resulting in consumers choosing to brew up cups of coffee in their kitchens rather than purchase them in restaurants or coffee houses, it has been suggested.Research fro ...
First Lady to return to cooking after 14 years(Post)The wife of the most powerful man in the world hasnt cooked in over a decade and says it will be interesting to see what its like to get back into the kitchen.In an interview with Fox News, First Lad ...
Going green in the kitchen is easier than Brits think(Post)Designing a kitchen to be green is not a job for just the wealthy and tree huggers, it has been suggested.Writing for the Guardian, Dick Strawbridge, BBC TV presenter and green home expert, said many ...
Kitchen design should be personalised(Post)Generic kitchens are being thrown out in favour of unique personalised kitchens, one expert has suggested.Kitchen designer Mick De Giulio said that people are increasingly pursuing rooms that reflect ...
Kitchens to go retro(Post)A new kitchen trend has begun to influence interior design, it has been suggested. According to Emma Love, writing for the Daily Mail, an increasing number of people are reverting to a traditional st ...
Minimalist kitchens growng trend(Post)With the trend for simplifying life growing this is being applied increasing to kitchens as well. With flowing lines and little clutter, a minimalist kitchen gives you space and beauty and can be app ...
DIY-kitchen jobs necessary on shrewd house deals(Post)DIY kitchens could soon be the order of the day, with the Times Online citing a growing trend of first-time buyers opting for properties in need of a serious revamp in order to afford the leap onto t ...
Hips to see green aspects become more and more important(Post)How environmentally-friendly a home is will become an increasing important concern over the next couple of years, it has been suggested.As Home Information Packs (Hips) become more prevalent in the h ...
Must-have kitchen gadgets list compiled(Post)Kitchens have become a hub for the family and, with open plan kitchen/dining room popularity not going away any time soon, they will continue to be a place to entertain guests.But as kitchens become ...
Kitchen countertops must be durable(Post)Homeowners should ensure their kitchen countertops are made of a durable material if they wish to maintain both form and function, it has been argued.A report in the Edmonton Journal suggests the kit ...
Design guru reveals new kitchen gadget(Post)If you hate mopping your kitchen floor, design guru Yves Behar could have the solution you need.The days of struggling to fill the mop bucket up at the kitchen sink, battling with the stainless steel ...
Gift givers offered kitchen utensil tips(Post)Gift buyers have been advised on the best kitchen items to buy food-lovers and keen cooks this Christmas.Sue Dow of the Grand Rapids Press noted that there are numerous kitchen tools that any foodie ...
Online DIY store ideal for home improvement projects(Post)Homeowners planning to renovate their kitchen can find a wide range of tools online.Equipment to fit a new kitchen sink or fix a leaky kitchen tap can be bought from Toolbox, who are adding new produ ...
Well-designed kitchens can increase property values(Post)Well-designed and equipped kitchens can significantly boost property values, according to one expert. Alexi Sugden, founder of Egerton Designs, says kitchens are the biggest single investment in any ...
Women buying more gadgets than men(Post)Women are set to overtake men as the top gadget buyers in the UK, according to retailer John Lewis.The new report has claimed that this winter women are likely to be responsible for between 50 and 60 ...
Strategies for a green kitchen(Post)Going green in the kitchen can reduce energy costs but can seem like an impossible assignment, according to one source.But Home and Garden Television (HGTV) says that demystifying the process can hel ...
New kitchens for those opting to stay rather than go(Post)More people are deciding to improve their homes rather than move, according to a newspaper, which means many people may be considering a new kitchen.The Independent, citing figures from the Land Regi ...
Franke records sales growth in 2008(Post)Franke makers of sinks, taps and accessories such as the Franke food board has said it has grown this year.Eastern Europe and Asia were strong markets for the company, while the UK, Spain, Germany an ...
Modern trimmings make cooking a joy, says expert(Post)Tastes in kitchen design have just as much to do with nostalgia and tradition as they do with innovation and modernity, it has been suggested.While traditional elements can recall happy childhood mem ...
Avoid kitchen appliance power drain, says expert(Post)Kitchen users should be aware of the power drain that can be caused by their appliances even when theyre not in use, it has been suggested.Electrical items use significant amounts of electricity just ...
Kitchen extension can add value(Post)A well-planned kitchen extension can add value to a property and increase the chances of a sale during the current market.As well as looking into new fixtures and fittings, such as stainless steel si ...