Monthly Archives: September 2009

Get Creative With Gap Gardening Products

 Get Creative With Gap Gardening Products

Gap Garden Products is a family run business that has been manufacturering their own high quality hand made garden products for over 25 years; the company is well known within the industry for their quality, expertise, customer services and value for money:

All of their products are made in their factory in Kettering using the best quality materials.

Gap offers a wonderful range of quality products from tables and chairs to plant supports, which have received the stamp of approval from The British Clematis Society, yet more proof of the quality guaranteed in every item.

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Read more about : Garden Furniture, Garden Ornaments, Gardening Advice, Gardening Services

Elica Colours the Kitchen with the Mini OM Hood

 Elica Colours the Kitchen with the Mini OM Hood

The design team at Elica has announced an addition to the range of cooker hoods in the OM collection.

Mini OM, the smaller version of one of the company’s best selling models, is now available in six colours including Apple Green, Electric Blue and Turquoise (in our picture). Sunrise Orange, Curry Yellow and Provence Purple are also available.

Mini OM represents the same exciting synthesis of design, art and technology as OM, but with the added advantage that, even if space is at a premium, you don’t have to limit the scope of your creativity:

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Read more about : Cooker Hoods, Kitchen Accessories

Warm up for Winter with Welsh Woollens

 Warm up for Winter with Welsh Woollens from Leekes

‘The Melin Tregwynt collection weaves it’s way to Leekes’.

Already a well-known Welsh brand in the realms of home interiors, Melin Tregwynt textiles can now be found at home store, Leekes.

With ‘staying in’ becoming the new ‘going out’, cosying up at home is one of the hottest interiors trends of the moment, so what better excuse do we need, to curl up on the sofa with one of the signature weaves from this internationally recognised brand?

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Read more about : Cushions, Home Interiors, Rugs

“The Art of Luxury” – MEISSEN’s Sushi de Luxe

 “The Art of Luxury” – MEISSEN’s Sushi de Luxe

MEISSEN, one of the Internationally renowned German luxury brands, has reflected the art of luxury since the establishment of the MEISSEN Manufactory.

The Sushi de Luxe set featured here, is a reminder that the art of porcelain is a tradition shared by both East and West.

MEISSEN has been Europe’s leading porcelain manufacturer since 1710. In that same century, sushi first came to prominence in Edo, today’s Tokyo.

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Read more about : Tableware

Bathrooms International’s New Stone Vessels and Pedestals

 Bathrooms International’s New Stone Vessels and Pedestals

With natural and raw materials becoming a trend in the bathroom, Bathrooms International has introduced a range of stone vessels and basins, to its already extensive collection of bathroom products.

Materials such as Granite, Basalt, Cararra Marble, Papiro Cream Marble and Oynx are all popular choices, when it comes to buying a statement basin for the bathroom.
By adding a large marble basin or impressive stone pedestal the ‘Spa’ bathroom and ‘Zen’ sanctuary look can be instantly achieved, bringing warmth and a touch of glamour to the room.

These basins from Bathrooms International are thought of as art, each one is hand carved by a master craftsman from a single block of stone, giving the product unique features and a personality of its own.

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Read more about : Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Suites, Bathroom Taps

Swann’s Innovative Digital Wireless Security Camera

 Swann Unveils Advanced Digital Wireless Security Camera

Swann Communications, the international leader in do-it-yourself security monitoring solutions, has introduced their latest innovation in wireless surveillance, The ADW-300â„¢ Security Camera and receiver.

The new digital wireless camera provides clearer pictures and sound including an encrypted signal to ensure privacy

The new Home Security Camera and receiver, with Swann’s Advanced Digital Wireless (ADW)  technology, improves upon older 2.4GHz analogue wireless technology by transmitting a ‘point to point’ digital wireless feed from the camera to the receiver. The receiver can then be connected to a DVR, VCR or monitor for viewing and / or recording.

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Read more about : Security Cameras, Security Services, Wireless Alarm Systems

New PenCam DVR-421 Mini Video Camera From Swann

 New PenCam DVR-421 Mini Video Camera From Swann

Swann Security has launched the latest addition to its range of covert security devices, the new higher spec PenCam DVR-421.

This latest model features a higher quality design, combined with higher image resolution and better sound recording.

Ideal for undercover surveillance and discreet monitoring, or as a fun gift.

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Read more about : Home Entertainment, Security Cameras, Security Services

AGA Celebrates 300th Anniversary of its Foundry

 AGA Celebrates 300th Anniversary of its Foundry

From September 17th to October 10th, AGA will be celebrating the 300th anniversary of its foundry at Coalbrookdale, with a host of special events in its network of shops around the UK.

It’s 300 years since famed engineer Abraham Darby first smelted coke with iron ore at the landmark Shropshire foundry, sparking the Industrial Revolution that changed forever how we live.

To mark the anniversary, AGA shops around the country will become true destination venues, as they line up a series of events for all the family, each designed to be informative and fun.

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Read more about : Ovens, Range Cookers

An Energy-Saving Upgrade Will Transform Your AGA

 An Energy-Saving Upgrade Transforms Your AGA

The timetable of events to mark the 300th anniversary of AGA’s Coalbrookdale foundry, coincides with the launch of a programme to transform older AGAs everywhere.

With a simple upgrade, owners of older cookers will be able to take advantage of new technology, offering considerable savings on energy use and running costs.

The nationwide upgrade campaign – called the Authentic AGA Upgrade Programme, offers retro-fit programmable burners to the owners of oil, gas and electric AGA cookers.

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Read more about : Ovens, Range Cookers

Five Jobs To Do Before Winter Kicks In

 Five Jobs To Do Before Winter Kicks In

Your house will soon feel the full force of the British weather again with winter’s wind, rain and snow inevitably on the way.

Here are five jobs for your home that you need to do as soon as possible, to get ready for winter.

1.Service your boiler
Now is the time to check your boiler is in efficient working order so that it doesn’t let you down when you most need it.
Gas Safe Register recommends you get your boiler checked annually by a registered engineer – mainly to protect you and your family from Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

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Read more about : Building Services, Central Heating Boilers, DIY Advice, Gas Boilers, Guttering