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How Hardwood Flooring can revitalise your home renovation. Content Supplied by Ambience Flooring

Jenny Walker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:38:35 +0000

Most people have a vision of what their dream home might look like and a common step on the path towards making this dream a reality is to embark on a renovation project. Whether it manifests as a dramatic re-imagination or a simpler spruce-up, one aspect seems to crop up time after time; the idea of laying a beautiful hardwood floor, such as an Ambience Hardwood Floor. Solid and engineered wood flooring has become a relative superstar of home and interior design; it adds an instant touch of class and elegance to any home, acting as a sure-fire remedy to the ills of dingy lino and slippery, faded tiles. Wooden flooring is equally at home as anything from a period piece to the very cutting edge of contemporary design and the sheer range of woods available ensure that finding the floor that complements the rest of your ensemble is effortless, regardless of your home’s colour scheme or styling.

Advantages of Timber Frame Buildings - Content Supplied by Nordic Wood

Tom Burbridge — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:11:24 +0000

As its name implies, timber frame construction is a method of building which relies on a timber frame as a basic means of structural support.

Controlling Build Quality, every step of the way. Content supplied by Troy Associates

Jenny Walker — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:51:07 +0000

A brand new professional illustrated checklist has been created to help project managers and self-builders assure quality completion at every key stage of construction.

Kitchen deep clean – tackling the big appliances. Content supplied by John Lewis Plc

Jenny Walker — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:01:10 +0000

Washing machines, fridge freezers and ovens are essential appliances for a modern home - but they can be magnets for dirt and bad smells. Fortunately there are many tried and tested ways to keep your appliances clean and in good working condition without a concoction of chemicals.

Sealed Unit Double Glazing: Kind To Your Wallet, Kind To Your Planet Content Supplied by Zenith

Tom Burbridge — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:30:10 +0000

Hardly a day goes by without the news reporting stories of either energy companies raising prices or an environmental disaster devastating peoples’ lives.

The Property Market in Hammersmith, West London - Content Supplied by Winkworth Estate Agents

Tom Burbridge — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:03:07 +0000

Despite the economic doom and gloom, the property market in Hammersmith has remained very active. Demand has outstripped supply for the last two years, meaning that houses in the area are in particularly short supply.

Window Energy Ratings or U-values? Content Supplied by Swish Window and Door Systems

Tom Burbridge — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:41:27 +0000

Window Energy Ratings and U-values are often quoted by builders and installers of windows and doors but what are they, how do they differ from each other and which one is most important for your project?

The Shift Toward Triple Glazing - Content Supplied by Livingwood Windows

Tom Burbridge — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:40:14 +0000

Window technology, like other areas of construction involved with supplying products for ever more sustainable homes, is going through somewhat of a revolution...

Unmissable Energy Saving Tips from the Appliance Specialists - Content Supplied by Appliances Online

Tom Burbridge — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:08:08 +0000

With energy bills rising, it’s important to keep track of every penny and every pound.

What Should Be In Your Dream Kitchen - Content supplied by Homebase

Tom Burbridge — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:12:44 +0000

When you’re thinking about replacing your kitchen, it’s important to take some time to look at your existing kitchen and think about all the things you like or dislike about it.