18th December 2009
Many homeowners have become increasingly attracted to having wetroom floors and non-enclosed showers in their homes. This growing surge has baffled many industry experts who are wandering why trays and enclosures were even invented in the first place.
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18th December 2009
It is easy to feel dispirited in the current recession. The housing and home improvement market has been hit hard by the recession and it's doing it's best to get back up to speed. For those of you who have some savings tucked away, the situation is not t...
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15th December 2009
It will come as a surprise to many, but new information bought to light has revealed that showering may actually be bad for your health. This information has come from a study that was carried out in America. It has been claimed by the scientists at the U...
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10th December 2009
Although there are more women entering the trades than ever before, it has been brought to attention that still more needs to be done in order to give these women the help and encouragement they need to succeed within these male-dominated environments.
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23rd November 2009
Water heating in homes is usually quite straightforward in homes where water usage is relatively small. A combi-boiler is used, and where homes are much bigger than a system boiler and a storage cylinder. This type of system works fine when the house is s...
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23rd November 2009
Unfortunately people being victims of unsafe gas work is more common than most realise. It can lead to brain damage and paralysis from carbon monoxide exposure. This can be caused from badly fitted or repaired gas appliances. However, most people fail to ...
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22nd November 2009
Under our current economic climate, it is fair to say that the heating industry has been suffering as of late. However, installers should not be discouraged by this and give in to the economic pressures. Nor should they just wait it out until the situatio...
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21st October 2009
The government is proposing that by 2020, every home in the UK will have a smart meter installed. This is quite an ambitious target and the government is keen to get the word out. The smart meter will change the way consumers use their energy. The supplie...
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21st October 2009
As our current economic climate is in a state of uncertainty, many people who were previously thinking of moving house have now delayed the prospect. Instead, they are turning to refurbishing as a way of increasing their house's value. The bathroom is alw...
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16th October 2009
As people are now living much longer than ever before, there is an increasing need to start thinking about making changes in our homes in order to adapt. There are a wide range of products out there that are being developed specifically for elderly needs....
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16th October 2009
With significant pressure mounting on people to start taking steps in cutting down carbon emissions and reducing fuel bills, it has inevitably led to questioning how heating controls can play a part in achieving these objectives.
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09th October 2009
With the current economic climate on a down turn, and the recession making an impact on household expenditure, installers may be struggling to find work. The current economic climate will be forcing homeowners to look at their daily expenditure and find w...
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09th October 2009
Most homeowners are trying to find ways to lower their energy costs and improve overall energy efficiency. With the government trying to implement measures for the nation to go more 'green' and many others wanting to make an environmental difference, it i...
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08th October 2009
Giving your bathroom a makeover can be one of the most exciting projects you can get involved in. With the advent of tv makeover shows making their way across our screens, full of handy tips on how to get started, the thought of doing a makeover is more a...
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08th October 2009
It can be quite easy to become frustrated with low water pressure coming through the pipes. In some instances it can be so bad that the water can reduce down to a trickle. Usually the water pressure becomes low if more than one appliance is being used at...
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