Compromise needed for new-look kitchen on small budget(Post)

    It is possible to give a kitchen a new look for less money, but homeowners must be willing to make compromises, one expert says.Nikki Trivisonno, president of the Ohio State Chapter of the National Ki

    Singer backs green kitchen campaign(Post)

    Pop singer Kim Wilde, who shot to fame in the 80s with hit songs such as Kids in America, is backing a campaign to encourage people to be eco-friendly in the kitchen.Wilde is joining forces with kitch

    Kitchen robot will reduce chores(Post)

    Preview videos have been released of a prototype for a robot able to carry out kitchen cleaning chores.The Readybot Challenge non-profit project has been launched by veteran Silicon Valley engineers,

    Kitchen now home of valuables(Post)

    A new report from insurance specialists has found that the kitchen is now such a central household room that it has become home to peoples most valuable possessions.Cautioning that people were becomin

    UK businesses need to cut water waste(Post)

    UK businesses have been urged to switch off taps after use and to review their water management, in order to make big savings and reduce their environmental impact.Government-funded green solutions fi

    Kitchen centre of new entertaining(Post)

    A survey from wine producer Rosemount on dinner party and home entertaining trends has revealed that an ever-higher premium is placed on the kitchen.With formal dinner dates now receding, a third of t

    Kitchen renovations take off again in US(Post)

    After years of cutting back on home renovations during the recession, many US householders have started to invest in their kitchens again. Fred Miller, managing director of the Home Improvement Resear

    Boiling water tap the new must have for the kitchen(Post)

    The new must-have gadget for the 2012 kitchen is the child-proof boiling water tap that makes life easier and saves on energy costs at the same time. In fact, the boiling water tap is becoming so popu

    School kitchen repair costs millions(Post)

    Teachers in Derby are calling on their council to explain why 2.7 million was spent building a new kitchen and sink accessories for a school in the area. A 2.7 million funding package was provided to

    Firefighters promote kitchen safety for Shrove Tuesday(Post)

    People planning to make pancakes to celebrate Shrove Tuesday need to add fire safety to the recipe, firefighters have warned.Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is helping families in the area to avoid fa

    Cold snap causes surge of burst pipes(Post)

    The harsh winter weather caused problems for homeowners, with a surge of insurance claims for frozen and burst pipes.Home insurers have reported that escape of water was the most common claim througho

    Self-build kitchen projects need more incentives(Post)

    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

    Kitchen builders buy up cabinetry(Post)

    Home builders are buying up stocks of kitchen units like cabinets and other accessories in a bid to beat the January VAT hike, it has been revealed.According to the London Evening Standard, building m

    Homeowners shying away from DIY kitchen upgrades(Post)

    Basic renovation skills which have previously passed down through generations are being lost, it has been claimed.According to Homebuilding Renovating magazine, younger people are now more likely to

    Kitchen owners caught in unrealistic property market(Post)

    There is currently a huge disparity between the prices that sellers are asking for their properties and the number of buyers currently in the market, Mouseprice has said.Selwyn Lim, director of the on

    Failed kitchen DIY jobs cost Brits millions(Post)

    British homeowners spent millions of pounds correcting failed DIY projects last year, new figures show.A survey by Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank suggests that Brits shelled out about 235 million

    Innovative toaster is a versatile kitchen gadget(Post)

    A new design for a kitchen toaster could make a number of food prep jobs easier, one blog has claimed.An article on Walyou.com notes that the Chomp toaster allows users to make sandwiches of different

    Kitchens are now lounges for cooking(Post)

    Kitchens now more closely resemble lounges where cooking also happens to take place, it has been claimed.A life and style article by the Hindu notes that the introduction of time-saving appliances ove

    Slate grey goes well in a farmhouse kitchen(Post)

    Slate grey is a good colour option for farmhouse kitchens, an interiors specialist has said.Jon Holloway, managing director of Garden Trading, commented that while black is very harsh, slate offers a

    Kitchen renovators can make their own eco-friendly changes(Post)

    There are a number of ways by which homeowners can make their properties more energy efficient, an expert has said.Tim Doherty, managing director of the National Self Build Renovation Centre in Swind

    NYT: The kitchen is the engine of the home(Post)

    The kitchen is such an essential component of a home that it could be regarded as its engine, a commentator has said.New York Times writer Roberta Smith noted that kitchens have been heavily symbolic

    Kitchen designs are moving outdoors(Post)

    Outdoor kitchens are becoming increasingly popular among proud homeowners, it has been suggested.An article by itshealthylife.com claimed that outdoor kitchens have grown in popularity over the past t

    Kitchen gadget use is often short-lived(Post)

    Homeowners usually make only fleeting use of kitchen gadgets, a commentator has claimed.Tracey OSullivan of the Shropshire Star argued that in todays cash-rich but time-poor society, many people canno

    Kitchen renovators urged to make energy-efficient changes(Post)

    Kitchen renovators should take steps to ensure that future generations consume less energy within the home, it has been suggested.Michael Holmes, spokesperson for the National Home Improvement Show, n

    Kitchen designs should begin with the end in mind(Post)

    Homeowners who attempt a kitchen makeover should know how they want the finished room to look before they start the work, it has been claimed.Interior design consultant Elissa Scott wrote for QMI Agen

    Kitchen flooring can make a big difference(Post)

    Homeowners can update their kitchens with stylish and affordable looks by choosing the right flooring, it has been suggested.An article by House of Area Rugs observes that the kitchen is often the las

    Mobile kitchens can help with summer party prep(Post)

    Homeowners should consider their kitchens capacity when planning a big summer party, it has been suggested.Professional caterer Len Massolin told the Calgary Herald that hosts should think about how m

    Kitchen designs have become more frugal(Post)

    Homeowners are increasingly mindful of the need to keep costs down when renovating their kitchens, an expert has said.Eliot Sefrin, editorial director of Kitchen Bath Design News, argued that there h

    Electroluxs kitchen workstation design accommodates limited mobility(Post)

    A new design for a kitchen workstation appliance has sought to cater for older people by allowing them to carry out all cooking tasks in one accessible area.A feature on TomsGuide.com also observed th

    Planning ahead is crucial in DIY kitchen designs(Post)

    Homeowners should plan ahead to ensure DIY kitchen renovations run smoothly, it has been suggested.An interior design editorial by the Fingal Independent said people should take steps to ensure their

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