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Kitchen gadgets: good gifts for penny-pinchers(Post)
As the credit crunch continues and Christmas looms, clever gift buying could be a sound financial decision, it has been suggested.Gadgets for the kitchen can not only delight the culinary types among ...
Entertainment gadgets: more time in the kitchen for busy consumers(Post)Two key areas of modern life food and entertainment seem to have come together with the release of a pair of kitchen entertainment gadgets.Firstly, Viewsonic have released a high-end LCD HD televisio ...
Appliances get energy-saving makeover(Post)Written Kitchen taps and food waste disposer units can help to make a kitchen greener, with appliances also given an energy-efficient makeover.Panasonic has responded to a change in the way homeowner ...
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 ...
Back-to-school kitchens need to be organised(Post)Organising a kitchen to prepare for the rigours of preparing children for their first days back at school can save time in the long run, it has been suggested. According to Jennifer Guy, writing for ...
Small kitchen upgrades can offer higher ROI(Post)People looking to renovate their kitchen may be interested to learn that small upgrades can offer a better return on investment (ROI) than larger operations, it has been suggested. Katie Adams, writi ...
Cheap kitchen upgrades still effective(Post)Small purchases are just as effective at upgrading kitchens as large-scale changes, it has been suggested. Writing for MyTownTalks, kitchen designer Mary King claimed that redecorating cooking areas ...
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 ...