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The National Self Build & Renovation Show, 26-28 February
Whether you’re building a home from scratch, doing some serious home improvements, converting renovating an old property to create a stylish new home, The National Self Build & Renovation Show (February 26 – 28th) at Lydiard Fields, Swindon is a must!
Each day, the Show has four theatres hosting seminars from more than 25 specialists; live demos featuring installations of hardwood flooring,
wood-burning stoves, insulated brick-slip cladding, and living roofs.
Walking workshops through the self build education zone and over 250 companies showcasing their products; plus and one-to-one appointments with over 20 industry experts and professionals.
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Turn Off Mains Water with the Flick Of A Switch
UK homeowners make more claims for burst pipes or water leaks than for fire or theft and the average cost of a water damage claim is now as high as £15,000.Association of British Insurer’s statistics show that water damage claims resulting from leaks and burst pipes are increasing each year with £93 million paid out in 2008.One of the main reasons that these claims are high, is the difficulty people have in shutting off mains water quickly, and the fact that many homeowners do not turn off their mains water when they leave their property unattended for any length of time.Research undertaken by the insurance industry found that in the event of a water leak, as many as one in three people don’t know where their stop-cock is located, and therefore would be powerless to do anything about a water leak.Even when the location is known, it is often hidden behind a kitchen cupboard or washing machine, making it very difficult to access; also stopcocks that haven’t been used on a regular basis are usually extremely difficult to turn.The Surestop water switch makes controlling mains water as easy as turning your lights off: The Surestop consists of a valve, connected into the water supply, which is connected by two metres of flexible tubing to a remote switch that is located in a convenient position e.g. above a kitchen worktop or just inside a kitchen cupboard door. In an emergency you simply press the switch to turn the water supply on or off! Since Surestop is so easy to use, you can turn off your mains water every time you go away from your home. The device can typically be fitted by a plumber in 30-45 minutes and is operated by water pressure, so it doesn’t need batteries or electricity.
While the Surestop may be a new product to many people, over 250 local authorities and housing associations specify it extensively and over 250,000 have been sold since its launch in 2001.Surestop Water Switches are available from all UK leading plumbing merchants. Priced at around £30 – £35.For more information and details of stockists, please visit the Surestop website.Tel: (0845) 643 1800
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10 Reasons to Go Natural with Pots of Paint
Everyone is talking about eco paint or ‘green’ paint and with plenty of big names jumping on the green bandwagon, it is becoming apparent that some paint really is greener than others.
Pots of Paint (made by Aglaia) is 100% natural and one of the few true eco paints available, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to ‘traditional’ petrochemical based paints.
Ten reasons to choose natural paint from Pots of Paint.
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Candlepower & Christmas In Sterling Silver
Candles and Christmas go together like…., well, candles and Christmas.
Perhaps because it is a light that is both alive and natural, a candle in a room or near a window is all it takes to lift the gloom of a winter’s day.
Suddenly, dark December is transformed into jovial Yuletide by the welcoming flicker of candlelight.
Read more about : Christmas Decorations, Home Lighting
The Contemporary Solution to Screen French Windows
American Shutters is a long established name in tailor-made wooden shutters.
The owners, Simon and Sophie Eadie have tried to create a “one stop†shutter company, with as many types of beautiful shutter designs and finishes as possible; many of their shutters are unique to American Shutters.
For uncluttered, contemporary living, American Shutters are a great way to screen French windows:
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House Doctorâ„¢ on Call for All Home Owners
As TV’s House Doctorâ„¢, Ann Maurice has gained a host of avid fans worldwide who  tune in faithfully to watch her transform British homes.
With the launch of a new website from TV’s House Doctor™, Ann Maurice, is set to give New Year home makeovers a professional touch, by making property styling advice accessible for UK homeowners on all budgets.
The House Doctor website has been launched to give ordinary homeowners access to affordable advice from their own local, highly trained Property Stylist.
The new website offers Home Staging, Updating Services, Decluttering and New Home Consultation Advice for all homeowners.
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New Dremel 4000 Multi Tool Is Most Powerful Yet.
December sees the introduction of one of the most highly powered multi-tools on the market – the Dremel 4000.
Capable of handling a very broad range of projects with increased ease, its 175watt motor and unique new attachments, make it the most powerful and versatile rotary tool ever launched by Dremel featuring: The Dremel 4000 has full variable speed control of between 5,000 – 35,000 rpm giving it the widest speed range. There is a separate on/off switch with integrated collet lock-out function, so there is no accidental activation of the collet lock. A new nose cap that is specifically designed for better pencil grip, a hanger ball, plus superb ergonomics and soft grip for better handling. Electronic feedback control offers consistent power, as it senses workloads and adjusts to maintain tool speed. Replaceable motor brushes extend motor life and a larger fan motor keeps the tool cool.
Compared to the current 400 Series Digital, the new Dremel 4000 has no less than six major benefits:
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Light Fantastic!
The Candle Selection – A Fantastic One-Stop Shopping Experience.
Just newly launched www.thecandleselection.co.uk – an easy to navigate website for you to browse and shop – when looking for that inspirational Christmas gift idea.
The Candle Selection aim to offer you a beautiful selection of quality candles, enabling you to enhance the ambience of your home with the introduction of light, colour and fragrance.
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Ayrton Bespoke’s High Quality Windows and Doors
Finding the right windows and doors for any period property can be a bit of a nightmare and also very expensive. Happily Ayrton Bespoke offers the perfect solution and can reproduce any style you need at a price you can afford.
Ayrton Bespoke has gained a reputation for creating period designed, high quality timber windows and doors for the homeowner and trade markets.
This reputation is based on three principles: professional design, outstanding craftsmanship and exceptional value.
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Silver Lining on Heating Costs with EcoGlaze
The enthusiasm of pensioners Elisabeth and Peter Hey, when you ask them about secondary glazing is based on recent experiences, and the knowledge that their monthly fuel bills have dropped significantly.
Elisabeth said: “We noticed our energy bills go through the roof, when our energy provider disbanded a tariff that was introduced specifically for older people and put us on a standard rate.
“It more than tripled overnight from around £80 per month and we decided we had to look at ways of reducing these hefty bills,â€
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