New York Times: Rent or Buy Calculator
Just a quick note to say have a play with this rent or buy calculator, and let me know how you get on. Usual caveats apply: this is general statistical modelling and not specific to your financial situation. Don’t make decisions based on this, but talk to a financial advisor before making any financial decisions....
Homeowners opt for natural enhancements
I’m talking about Oak. Oak flooring in particular. It seems that despite the cold weather, us Brits are opting for less carpet and more solid floors. The laminate fad of the 90s seems a distant memory now, and having experienced it first hand in our first house I can only say I’m quite glad too!...
Faithless Temples
Alain de Botton, the philosophically orientated author, schoolmaster, and sage of our time, has proposed buildings of social, ordered, congregation; inspirational architecture within which to contemplate and confess, to reinforce shared beliefs and morals, but to each other… not to a higher being. Faithless temples is not the missing seventh album from the popular london electronica...
Restoration Man: Inspiration to DIY?
Watching George Clarke’s Restoration Man (C4) tonight, has inspired me to ask myself what parts of a renovation could you and more importantly should you take on yourself. I’m sure without even watching the show you could at least take a wild stab in the dark at the plot; couple take on building, least suitable member...
Ticket giveaway to Grand Designs Live
Win a pair of tickets to see Grand Designs Live at Excel 30 April – 8 May… Home and Decorating Magazine will be there and we have a pair of tickets to offer to a lucky reader. All you need to do is to mention Home and Decorating Magazine on your blog or twitter status...
New and Exclusive to The Tap Centre
New and Exclusive to The Tap Centre: The Paini ‘Arena’ luxury pull out kitchen tap with spray function. Newly launched in the UK the Paini ‘Arena’ luxury pull out kitchen tap with spray function is exclusive to the Tap Centre. The ‘Arena’ collection from Mario Paini, Italy’s largest manufacturer of taps and mixers, brings together...
VPhase Voltage Optimisation Saves Housing Association Money, Energy and CO₂
VPhase plc has released the independently analysed results from the trial, confirming the substantial energy and carbon emission savings that can be achieved by fitting a VPhase unit. The trial revealed potential yearly CO₂ savings of up to 180kg per property, the equivalent of driving over 1,000km in an average car. Matthew Harrison, deputy chief...
THE PEOPLE PARADE
Melanie Adams, wallcoverings expert at wallpaperdirect, comments: ‘This intriguing new fashion for walls has grown in popularity across a range of wallpaper brands available now and coming soon to the website. With a variety of finishes, colourways and application methods to choose from, this look is flexible enough to be integrated in to any home....
Sleepmasters Mattresses: Great design at affordable prices!
Open coil mattresses are made from a series of springs within the fabric walls of the mattress. The name 'open coil' comes from the fact that they are all attached onto the same frame with nothing between them. This is your most basic type of mattress, and Sleepmasters offer them from only £120 and upwards,...
Huge Savings at Multiyork’s Summer Sale
With such great offers available, why not treat your home to a makeover with a discounted sofa or new cabinet furniture safe in the knowledge that it’s the same quality craftsmanship associated with Multiyork. The great offers available at Multiyork include: · The Long Island Chaise End Sofa in Ritz Framuesa Fabric – reduced from...
The Flag Keeps Flying
All rugs are available in a number of sizes and can be ordered at www.modern-rugs.co.uk Telephone 0845 3917907 for more information. You can see videos of the rugs on the website, where you can get a real feel for the texture as the camera zooms in close to show the detail in 3D. A demonstration...
Designs for autumn
The Tashen rug, is another type of new shaggy rug which uses a variety of contrasting and complementary colours to create an interesting effect. The rug is luxuriously thick and heavyweight with a densely packed pile with chunky strands made from high quality New Zealand wool. Prices start at £179 for the 120 x 180cm...
