A real estate expert has reminded homeowners that improvements to a property's kitchen and bathroom can make it more attractive to potential buyers. Jane Walmsley, area sales director at Your Move, noted that the current property market could mean improvements do not add much value to a home, but suggested they... (more)

Investment in kitchen and bathroom renovations could help homeowners to combat any falls in house prices, a property magazine editor has suggested. In comments which may interest those thinking of fitting a Duchy shower enclosure, Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine said now is a good time to carry... (more)

Heating specialist Glen Dimplex Home Appliances is trying to get more people back in the kitchen, it has been reported. The firm, which owns brands such as Lec and Dimplex, is working with the Women's Institute (WI) to reintroduce people to cooking skills, according to ERTWeekly.com. One of the projects the heating... (more)

The upcoming Interbuild 2008 will feature a dedicated kitchen and bathroom display for the first time, it has been reported. Laid out using room sets, the exhibition will show kitchens and bathrooms mid-installation as well in a completed state, according to Builders Merchants Journal. James Gower, Interbuild event director, told... (more)

Homeowners carrying out DIY work in their kitchens and bathrooms should notify their insurance company first, an expert has advised. Rhiannon Harris, a spokesperson for independent intermediary Endsleigh, said insurance policies tend to not cover damage caused by works to a property, including that from faulty workmanship, flawed design... (more)