Old World kitchen styles have an antique and authentic feel to them and reflect kitchens built in the 1800s. Features include hearth-like cooking centres, unfitted cabinets, raised panel cabinetry, countertops of stone, rustic tile or wood, stone walls and/or floors, loose furniture pieces and tables used as islands with plenty of space for storage. Old [...]
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Home improvement companies use social media to create brand awareness
by Margot on 24. Aug, 2010 in Home improvement, Home maintenance, Marketing
Businesses are turning to social media networks to enhance their online marketing campaigns. In June this year, the Nielsen Company, published an article stating that three of the world’s most popular brands online are social-media related, that social networks or blog sites are visited by three quarters of global consumers who go online and that [...]
The benefits of having chrome taps in your home
by Margot on 11. Aug, 2010 in Bathroom DIY, Home improvement, Home maintenance, Kitchen DIY, What is
Chrome taps have been around for nearly 100 years and are very popular in today’s modern world for a number of reasons. The popularity of chrome has spread to other uses, such as appliance handles like those found in refrigerators, lighting fixtures, expensive toys etc. One of the hardest metals in the world, chrome is [...]
Heated towel rails make a big difference to both your bathroom and electric bill
by Margot on 26. Jul, 2010 in Bathroom DIY, Home improvement, How to, What is
Forgetting about your worries while soaking in a bathtub is something many people love to do, especially on a cold winter’s day. It’s the getting out part that can be tough though. Making the adjustment from hot bath to cold air can be very uncomfortable. Something else many people love to do is to feel [...]
Redesigning your bathroom – a basic overview
by Margot on 12. Jul, 2010 in Bathroom DIY, Home improvement
Before giving your bathroom a complete makeover, consider if perhaps it simply needs a few new touches, such as a fresh coat of paint or new taps. Maybe your bathroom furniture needs to be replaced. If this is the case, ensure that you buy items of the same size and shape so they will fit [...]
How To Install An Undermount Sink
by Mark on 08. Jul, 2010 in Home improvement, Home maintenance, How to, Kitchen DIY
A. Using outline of the sink bowl as a template, cut out a hole in the counter in the position that you want install the sink. B. Make evenly placed holes in the underside of the counter for the screw plugs. C. Apply a generous line of silicone sealer (available from all hardware stores) around [...]
An outdoor kitchen improves both your home and your lifestyle
by Margot on 28. Jun, 2010 in Home improvement
Outdoor kitchens are becoming a popular add-on to the home for many reasons. In summer, an outdoor area gives homeowners an area where they can unwind and enjoy the warm weather and fresh scents of nature. Preparing a meal in this relaxing environment makes cooking less of a task and more of an enjoyable and [...]
James Dyson Award recognises innovative engineers
by Margot on 14. Jun, 2010 in Home improvement, News
A revolutionary fire extinguishing device for kitchen taps which won its inventors the £10,000 James Dyson Award is set to be launched by the end of the year. Yusuf Muhammad and Paul Thomas of London postgraduate university of art and design, the Royal College of Art, are now accepting pre-orders for their Automist invention – [...]
Choose kitchen flooring to suit your needs
by Margot on 03. Jun, 2010 in Home improvement, Kitchen DIY
When choosing what type of material to use on your kitchen floor, a low level of maintenance and durability are often high on the list of requirements. Other factors include ease of installation, longevity, current kitchen flooring, the height of the flooring, safety of children and the elderly who might access the kitchen, pets in [...]
Lighting to enhance your kitchen’s design
by Margot on 18. May, 2010 in Home improvement, Kitchen DIY
Not everyone will place an importance on lighting or expect that changing the lighting of an area will make much difference to a room, but in reality, lighting often forms a big part of interior design. A good lighting scheme can improve a room’s design and make it more aesthetically pleasing. In kitchen design, lighting [...]
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Home improvement companies use social media to create brand awareness
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The benefits of having chrome taps in your home
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Heated towel rails make a big difference to both your bathroom and electric bill
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Redesigning your bathroom – a basic overview
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