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Check insurance before carrying out DIY, says expert(Post)
People considering fitting a new kitchen themselves ought to check that they are covered by their home insurance policy, it has been suggested.Insurance firm Confused.com has advised those planning D ...
Brits want large kitchens but many lack space(Post)A newspaper has been reporting on property decor wishes for British consumers.The Observer said more people are choosing to take up DIY and self-build projects to stamp their own personality on their ...
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 ...
Remodelling kitchens practical, easy and fun(Post)People who are thinking about giving their kitchens a makeover have been reminded that fashioning a kitchen of your dreams has never been so practical, so easy or so much fun by the Star-Telegram.The ...
Prepare kitchens for a cold winter(Post)With winter around the corner, the National Home Improvement Council has recommended fitting insulation for a cosy kitchen.Homeowners can keep their homes toasty and save money by installing insulati ...
Earth should expect ecological credit crunch(Post)A leading environmental organisation has warned of a potential crisis facing the planet, likening it to the current financial upheaval enveloping the world economy.In the WWFs Living Planet report, t ...
Expert hints at the ideal kitchen(Post)The importance of the choice of sinks and taps in creating a well-designed and practical kitchen has been underlined by a leading UK expert.In an article for the Independent, Lynne Redding reveals th ...
Ricci is useless in the kitchen(Post)Christine Ricci has revealed that she is less than enthusiastic about spending time in the kitchen.It appears that the hectic lifestyle of an in-demand Hollywood actress is a key reason why she hasnt ...
Kitchens taking over from other rooms(Post)Families are spending increasing amounts of time in the kitchen, which means it is taking over from other rooms.This is according to home design expert and TV presenter Ty Pennington.The host of Extr ...
Designer reveals quirky kitchen(Post)Written Renowned French designer Matali Crasset has revealed that her passion for innovative interiors is prevalent in both her home and work life.In an interview with the Telegraph, the artist expla ...
Green kitchens make savings(Post)Kitchens are an important place to make savings, especially with a range of environmentally-friendly products on offer, one expert has suggested. Author of Good Green Kitchens Jennifer Roberts remark ...
Kitchens need to be customised(Post)Customising a kitchen so that it fits into the rest of the house can add much needed value when it comes to putting the property on the market, according to one expert.Kitchen design specialist Frank ...
Modular kitchens can be cost effective(Post)By Bob BardsleyA cost-effective kitchen based around modular design can avoid palpitations when budgeting for the heart of the home, reports the Otago Daily Times (ODT).By consulting a modular kitche ...
Upgrades important for the kitchen(Post)Renovating a kitchen is an important part of any makeover as it is often the place where many families spend most of their time, it has been claimed. Writing for the Baltimore Sun, Marie Gullard note ...
Online budget tool launched to help kitchen renovators(Post)An online Kitchen Budgeter Tool has been launched to help renovators ensure they do not exceed their spending limits.The tool, which can be found at bobvila.com/KitchenBudgeter, requires users to ans ...
Avantis unit has everything - including the kitchen sink(Post)A compact kitchen unit has been developed which squeezes a cabinet, sink, refrigerator and cooker into a space the width of an average kitchen stove.ShelterPop.com noted that the Avanti Complete Comp ...
A good chopping board is a kitchen must-have(Post)A high quality cutting board is a kitchen essential, one commentator has claimed. Melody Biringer of the Seattlepi.com blog argued that regardless of the kind of kitchen a homeowner wishes to create ...
Kitchen renovations require careful budgeting(Post)Homeowners should ensure they draw up a detailed budget before attempting a kitchen renovation, it has been argued.Sean Murphy of Build.com observed that the average homeowner is likely to end up doi ...
Many home buyers fail to budget for kitchen work(Post)A significant proportion of home buyers fail to budget for additional maintenance work like kitchen renovations, a new study shows.Research by money.co.uk found that while new home buyers spend an av ...
Lisa Faulkner: Have more kitchen confidence(Post)The British public should try and be a bit braver with their culinary kitchen techniques, actress and Celebrity Masterchef winner Lisa Faulkner has said.Ms Faulkner suggested that a good way of branc ...
Kitchen renovators not tiring of eco-concerns(Post)Homeowners are not yet tiring of environmental concerns, it has been claimed.Matt Hunt, spokesperson for BritishEco.com, a website that offers renewable energy guidance to consumers, argued that whil ...
Plan carefully when attempting kitchen makeovers, says expert(Post)Homeowners should draw up a detailed plan and budget ahead of any kitchen makeover, an expert has said.Cheryl Franz, kitchen designer for Monroe Marble Granite in the US, noted that kitchen renovati ...
Kitchen island unlocks potential of the room(Post)A kitchen designer has explained how the installation of a central kitchen island helped to make one of his makeover projects more functional and contemporary.Simon Thomas, who designed the room for ...
LED lighting ideal for green kitchen designs(Post)LED lighting can be added to green kitchen designs to boost energy efficiency.In addition to greener fixtures such as low-flow kitchen taps and kitchen sinks made from recyclable materials, LED insta ...
Will a better self-build home sector give Brits more choice over kitchens(Post)Brits keen to build their own homes and design their new kitchen around a new custom undermount sink or other appliances are set to benefit from hard work to improve the accessibility of the self-bui ...
Franke appoints new UK distributor(Post)Franke have appointed PJH as their newest distributor in the UK, starting on Wednesday 1st February 2012. PJH will stock the full range of over 700 Franke products. David Houghton, Commercial Sales ...
Homeowners should make changes relevant to home value(Post)A leading property site has claimed that with costs spiralling for stamp duty, legal costs and estate agent fees, homeowners may be best to stay put and maximise the value of their current abode - wi ...
Brits want large kitchens but many lack space(Post)A newspaper has been reporting on property decor wishes for British consumers.The Observer said more people are choosing to take up DIY and self-build projects to stamp their own personality on their ...
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 ...