DIY & Building

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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Kelly Hoppen’s Unique Range of Bespoke Shutters

 Kelly Hoppen’s Unique Range of Bespoke Shutters


Kelly Hoppen has designed a new range of striking wooden plantation shutters.

Adding Kelly’s signature colours and textures to the world of window treatments, has brought a stunning new range of shutters guaranteed to transform any home.

A range of grey’s, taupe’s and blacks is available in an eggshell paint or striking high gloss lacquer.

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Be Eco Chic with Homebase Energy Saving Light Bulbs

 Be Eco Chic with Homebase Energy Saving Light Bulbs

Lighting is one of the simplest ways to create ambiance in your home, with the right light fitting really setting off the look of a room.

Choosing the right light bulbs to use in your fittings can have a big impact on the finished effect, as the level of illumination subtly determines the mood of a space.

Energy saving light bulbs can make a big difference to the environment and your pocket, without interfering with your style.

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Ecovate Your Home with B&Q’s Wide Range

Ecovate Your Home with B-and-Qs Wide Range

As the Government’s green agenda urges us all to green up our homes, it’s never been easier at B&Q; its range of sustainable products will help you to ecovate your house and save you money by cutting your household bills.

Have a look at the wide range of eco products available from B&Q with their house plan and make them your port of call for all things green.

There’s something for everyone – take a tour of their website and be inspired to make a difference to your life and your home:

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Chalon Launch an Exclusive New Lighting Range

 Chalon Launch an Exclusive New Lighting Range

Chalon UK Ltd, internationally renowned designers and manufacturers of hand crafted kitchens, bathrooms and freestanding furniture, has announced the launch of their exclusive new lighting range.
 
The brand new collection initially comprises seven lights (with more currently in research & development) – each exclusively handmade for the company and branded with a solid metal plaque of the Chalon logo.

Our picture shows a Chalon Scroll Wall Light from the new range.  Made from silver plated brass, it has an antiqued finish, designed to complement the style of Chalon’s kitchens and freestanding furniture.
To assist in rounding off a Chalon furnished room, the shades can be specified in a variety of the company’s different paint finishes. Priced from £480.

Other new lights available include:
The Organic Chandelier in a choice of Chalon’s own unique finishes:
Zinc, Distressed Cream, Distressed Grey/. Priced from £2,450.
Organic 3 Arm Wall Sconce in finishes as above. Piced from £550.

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Earthborn Paints Whole New Range of Beautiful Colours

 Earthborn Paints Whole New Range of Beautiful Colours

Earthborn has always been known for making beautiful paint, with ever popular colours, but now the company has decided to increase their colour range, to give customers an even better choice and to help them find their dream colour.

There is now a choice of 36 carefully chosen colours, which are also available in both of the beautiful Claypaint and Eggshell finishes.
Why not breathe new life into your home and decorate a tired old room?

Try a bit of bold colour by way of ‘Flower Pots’, a colour reminiscent of tuscan teracotta pots, or ‘Cricket’ a beautiful shade of green that will remind you of summer days and deck chairs down at the gazebo.

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A New Contemporary Collection From Timber Windows

 A New Contemporary Collection From Timber Windows

TimberWindows.com has introduced an exciting new contemporary timber door and window collection named URBANE.

The new range – comprising a selection of door styles, a flush casement window and a storm proof window – is available made to measure in a wide choice of colours and stains.

British designed and manufactured in the UK, URBANE meets the demand for clean, modern but stylish products from end-users and architects that complement both modern and more traditional properties.

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Heating and Plumbing Solutions For DIY’ers

 Heating and Plumbing Solutions For DIY’ers

Householders could save hundreds of pounds each year on heating and plumbing repairs, thanks to a new website service launched recently.

Heating-and-Plumbing- solutions, aimed at the DIY enthusiast, gives householders a step- by- step guide to undertaking their own heating and plumbing repairs.

The easy to navigate website provides visitors with everything they need to know, in order to undertake tasks ranging from simple repairs, through to installing a full central heating system.

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75th Anniversary Of The Original Anglepoise Lamp

75th Anniversary Of The Original Anglepoise Lamp

Anglepoise, are thrilled to be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the first 1227 Anglepoise lamp and to mark the occasion they are reissuing the original lamp.

This product is featured on a Royal Mail stamp issue planned for 13th January 2010, celebrating ten British Design Classics such as, the Mini, Concorde, the Route master bus, and the Underground map.

The Terry family have been continually producing Anglepoise lamps, since George Carwardine invented them in 1932.

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Gothic Inspired Folly At Haddonstone’s Show Gardens

 Gothic Inspired Folly At Haddonstone’s Show Gardens

Haddonstone – A leading UK manufacturer of fine cast stone garden ornaments and landscape features – has a range of designs that are perfect for creating a gothic theme in any garden.

There is a gothic inspired folly at Haddonstone’s show gardens, to demonstrate that different architectural components can be combined to create an eye-catching feature.

As well as gothic designs, the Haddonstone Collection features planters, statuary and fountains in contemporary, classical and traditional styles.

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