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The kitchen sink can be a work of art, says plumber(Post)
People can add style and interest to their homes by installing decorative kitchen sinks and taps, it has been suggested.Master contractor and plumber Ed Del Grande, who has hosted TV shows on the US- ...
Franke keeps sound low and satisfaction high(Post)A top shopping comparison site has given Franke sinks a maximum rating, allowing the reviews of happy users to extol the benefits of the basins to new customers.Rated five out of five for user satisf ...
Franke named inventor of the month(Post)Leading sink and tap producer Franke has been recognised as one of Novembers top innovators in its field.The brand was singled out by manufacturing design software specialist Autodesk as its Inventor ...
Touchscreen PC is kitchen-friendly(Post)Sinks, taps, waste disposal units and other appliances often dominate kitchen revamp decision-making, but a new computer could be a top addition to kitchens, it has been claimed.The HP TouchSmart IQ7 ...
British revamps go over budget in kitchen(Post)One in four British home improvement projects are under-budgeted, leading costs to soar 4.7 billion above what was initially expected, according to Halifax Home Insurance.The group claimed that peopl ...
Ergonomic kitchen offers tailored cabinets(Post)A new ergonomic kitchen system has been released, promising users a layout exclusively tailored to their needs.German-based design firm Alno has unveiled its Kitchen of the Future system, comparing i ...
Plenty of storage necessary in kitchens(Post)People considering renting out property should think about kitchen design and storage options that will appeal to the right tenants, the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has said.A director at ...
Kitchen renovators warned against dangerous gas jobs(Post)Hiring unregistered tradesmen to perform gas work can cost a homeowner extra money to rectify mistakes and potentially endanger their life, Gas Safe Register has said.Figures from the organisation re ...
Time to spruce up the kitchen before Christmas(Post)As the Christmas season fast approaches, it is time to consider whether your kitchen could do with a spruce-up before the family arrives. Do your kitchen cabinets need remodeling? If you cant run to ...
Students urged to learn about kitchen care(Post)People whose children are moving into student accommodation this autumn may want to ensure they know about kitchen safety.As part of a campaign to promote household safety to students living in rente ...
Refacing kitchen cabinets is an eco-friendly option(Post)Homeowners can help to make their kitchen renovation projects more environmentally-friendly by opting to reface, rather than replace, existing cabinetry, it has been argued.An article by Kitchen Tune ...
Digital technology poses kitchen questions(Post)The rise of digital, online technology poses intriguing questions about the future of kitchen appliances, one commentator has observed.Sylvie Barak of unplugged.rcrwireless.com noted that as Googles ...
Russians love their kitchens(Post)Leading kitchen product manufacturers including Astracast, InSinkErator and Perrin Roe could soon be releasing Russian ranges of sinks and taps, if they wish to access some of the kitchens most frequ ...
Homebuyers should demand to keep eye-catching sinks(Post)Homebuyers will do well to ensure that key areas such as the kitchen have fixtures and fittings thrown into the bidding, it has been claimed.Country Life magazine claimed that demanding that extras b ...
Rid yourself of tired kitchen cabinets(Post)Repaint, realign and generally revamp your cabinets and storage spaces is the message for kitchen DIY enthusiasts.The Sunday Telegraphs home design team questioned the need for full kitchen overhauls ...
Students urged to learn about kitchen care(Post)People whose children are moving into student accommodation this autumn may want to ensure they know about kitchen safety.As part of a campaign to promote household safety to students living in rente ...
Refrigerator drawers among new luxury kitchen appliances(Post)A design blogger has identified a wide range of new luxury kitchen appliances including refrigerator drawers and wine chillers.Mary MacVean of the Los Angeles Times reported on a recent appliance exh ...
World Cup could prompt rush to complete kitchen renovations(Post)This months football World Cup should create a huge rush to finish DIY jobs before the tournament gets into full swing, Build It magazine has said. Deputy editor Anna-Marie DeSouza said that many hom ...
Sustainability a hot topic at kitchen design exhibition(Post)Environmentally friendly issues were among the top discussion points at a recent kitchen design exhibition, it has been revealed.Thomas Johansson, Electroluxs design director, claimed that many of th ...
Kitchen damage a common tenancy issue(Post)Homeowners have been advised to prepare themselves for possible damage to their kitchens and other rooms when letting out their properties.Research by the Association of Residential Letting Agents (A ...
Keep your sink in mind when planning your kitchen island(Post)A kitchen island can be hugely practical but one mistake householders often make when choosing one is to think that bigger is always better.The clearance around your kitchen island is what will likel ...
Families spending more time in the kitchen than any other room(Post)Families now spend more waking hours in their kitchens than in any other room in the house. The average kitchen has almost doubled in size since the 1920s, with kitchens now an average 121 square fee ...
The dos and donts of kitchen makeovers(Post)The last few months have seen a significant increase in kitchen makeovers. Whilst renovating your kitchen can be a hugely rewarding project, it also requires investment and a certain amount of disrup ...
Adapting kitchens to the modern lifestyle(Post)Lifestyles are changing and modern social habits are leading to new innovations in kitchen design. A growing percentage of the population is now living in apartments rather than houses. The relations ...
New-look kitchen showrooms in Milton Keynes super-store(Post)Kitchen design specialist Moben Kitchens will provide home improvement enthusiasts with an extensive array of products at a newly opened showroom in Milton Keynes.Combining with home design companies ...
Winter insulation can rapidly cut energy bills(Post)Home improvements can often focus on changing appliances like sinks and taps, but homeowners have been urged to cut their energy inefficiency and heating bills by improving their household insulation ...
Next to launch online kitchen range(Post)A leading clothing and homewares retailer is to turn its attention to the web, where fitted kitchens are set to prove a key product area.High-street favourite Next has announced that it will be selli ...
Kitchen design with eco credentials(Post)Homeowners who want to refurbish their kitchens using more environmentally-friendly products have been given some tips on design.Kirsten Flynn, interior designer from the company Sustainable Home, to ...
Water companies told to work harder(Post)The UKs water companies have been told by the Environmental Agency (EA) to increase their efforts towards a more environmentally-friendly industry, it has emerged.The agency said that water companies ...
Kitchen trends for 2013(Post)If your New Years resolution is to renovate your kitchen, here are some tips for top trends for 2013. The contemporary look continues to be popular. Stainless steel sinks and taps work well with chro ...