Homeowners who choose to 'go green' can save around £400 a year by making simple changes in their bathrooms and kitchens, energy-efficiency experts have claimed. Nigel's Eco Store, which sells eco-friendly products, highlighted that becoming more environmentally conscious can result in saving money, as homeowners will use less electricity,... (more)

An Austrian tourist who stopped to use the toilet had a narrow escape when a 47-stone boulder crashed through the roof. Josef Heller had just got off the toilet seat when the rock fell through the ceiling and destroyed the toilet, according to Ananova. The 47-year-old told how he finished washing his... (more)

Improvements to the bathroom are among the most popular ways UK homeowners can increase the value of their property, it has been reported. To appeal to the widest section of the market, a home's bathroom should conform to the classic white suite style with chrome fittings such as taps... (more)

A flat has gone on sale in Bristol that has a unique approach to kitchen and bathroom design. The property in Hanover Street features a bath in the kitchen, while the only toilet is found on the balcony, reports the Brighton Argus. Nick Muston, auction manager with estate agents Austin Gray, told... (more)

The UK does not have enough construction workers, such as builders and plumbers, to keep up with all the work that needs to be done, an industry union has said. A spokesman for the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (Ucatt) highlighted that the number of apprenticeships falls short of... (more)