Kitchens News
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 [
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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 & [
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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 [
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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, [
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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 [
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New research has revealed that millions of UK homeowners could be living with unfinished kitchens and
bathrooms.A study from Halifax Home Insurance which examined unfinished DIY and home renovation projects suggested that as many as 2.8 million homes [
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Homeowners who are determined to put their kitchens and
bathrooms exactly where they want are best placed to move forward the government's commitment to eco-homes, experts have claimed.Green Moves UK, which offers advice on buying and selling eco-homes, [
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A series of tips which aim to make the most of a kitchen's sink,
taps and other fitting has been published.Design is rated as the most important element when thinking about a dream kitchen, according to the Sunday [
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Home improvement tips that will boost the value of a house have been highlighted by financial experts.Moneyexpert.com notes that features such as
radiators and central heating, modern
bathrooms and well-fitted out kitchens will cause a home [
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The Grand Designs Live London exhibition will demonstrate how to add value to a home through improving
bathrooms, kitchens and other rooms.Featuring more than 500 exhibitors, the event will bring together the UK's largest collection of kitchens and [
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Homeowners are renovating their homes with ambitious projects such as new kitchens in an attempt to avoid the "dead money" involved with moving, experts have claimed.Design firm Architect Your Home believes that UK homeowners are investing more in home improvements, [
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Carrying out routine DIY and repairs to a house can have a large impact on how well it will sell, says a leading estate agent.The UK's biggest independent estate agent, haart, points out that small repairs, such as fixing dripping [
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A home-learning plumbing course is proving popular with potential trades people and
taps into the UK's shortage of plumbers.The Train4TradeSkills home-study plumbing course has seen thousands signup to learn how to repair
kitchen sinks,
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Although present financial conditions may put some people off making home improvements, an expert has suggested that the kitchen is still one room homeowners prefer to refurbish.Mark Brayford, operations director of HomePro Money, a service offering loans for home improvement [
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Home improvement companies and consumers looking to renovate their homes should be aware that Easter falls early in 2008.Marketing service Recently Moved highlighted the fact that the spring celebration - which is traditionally a popular time for home improvements to [
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A new home is like a blank canvas waiting for the buyer to make their mark, according to an industry body.Last year the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment published a report which concluded that the standard of the [
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Kitchens costing more than £100,000 are becoming increasingly common, it has been claimed.A recent study by Halifax found that homeowners believe doing up the kitchen is the home improvement project most likely to add value to their property.The findings suggested [
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Homeowners planning to create a contemporary open-plan living space in their property should ensure they get professional advice before picking up a sledgehammer, an insurance expert has advised.Knocking together the kitchen, dining room and possibly even the living room in [
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Home improvements are the most common reason people choose to release equity from their homes, it has been revealed. According to a study conducted by Norwich Union, 29 per cent of respondents said they had opted to use the funding [
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Keeping
kitchen sinks and baths spic and span can actively prevent the spread of virulent flu viruses, vomiting bugs and colds, it has been claimed. According to an article in the Irish Independent, kitchen sinks are a particular [
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