At Christmas time, a beautiful Norway Spruce or Douglas Fir tree, dominating a corner of a lounge or living room is the obvious main attraction. With a star or angel perched precariously on top and adorned with twinkly, sparkly fairy lights, festooned with silvery tinsel and decorated with shiny baubles and traditional trinkets, the tree is a “must” for the season of goodwill. However, for an additional focal point, a multi-fuel wood burning stove comes a very close second and complements a beautiful tree just perfectly. A glowing fire can easily be seen through the glass door at the front of the cast iron stove. A woven basket full of chopped logs and a copper scuttle filled with coal to the side of the hearth completes the traditional look. Carefully arrange cut pieces of holly laden with berries, tendrils of ivy and small branches of fir along the top of the mantelpiece and the Christmas look is complete. Of course, once January 6^th has passed and the room seems so bare with the Christmas tree moved outside and the decorations stored for another year, the cast iron stove once again becomes the main focal point of the room, emitting a lovely warm glow and belting out a scorching heat all the way through dismal January

For a vast majority of home owners, bathroom suites are among the most valued component of a spacious house. Home owners view the bathroom as a unique setting that offers most provisions for bathing including; an ever flowing stream of hot water, a classic tub, unique tiles and reflective sinks.

Your distributor is the first person to contact for the suites. He should own a retail shop or alternatively, run a well-established hardware store. Regardless, ensure you have an informed distributor who knows his market and is at par with any trending suites. Bath suites are forever revolving particularly with emerging residential technologies. Therefore, to keep track of any new changes, contact the distributor. (more…)

An increasing number of homeowners today use woodburners as they are cheaper to run than gas, environmentally friendly and there are various models to choose from to complement your interiors.

However these stoves do produce smoke which can create ugly deposits on its glass sections and lead to dangerous build-ups in chimneys. This is why you need to follow a regular cleaning regimen for it.

1. Make sure you clean your stove at least once in three months of regular use. Follow the users’ cleaning guide so that you get acquainted with its safety precautions and fittings.

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One way to style your home and to change the way it looks without making major changes is to add in garden awnings. These will allow you to savour the view outdoors while shielding the interiors from the sunlight, wind, and other elements. These are often found in gardens, patios, and backyards. Awnings allow you to make full use of your outdoor space, so you will have an even bigger area where you can gather with your family members, friends, and neighbours. You can stay outdoors without being fully exposed to the excesses of the elements.

Stylish Addition to Your Home

A garden awning is usually made of canvas, cotton, or acrylic and is often supported by a piece of metal, wood or plastic. Aside from shielding you from the elements, it also boosts the look of your yard or garden, giving it a homier feeling. It might even encourage the entire family to hang out in the yard, enjoy what nature has to offer, and relax in the midst of it all. You can even choose from different materials and designs to match your garden. (more…)

There comes a time when the bathroom suite needs updating, and no matter how many new side panels you get for you bathtub, it will begin to show it’s real age over time.

Getting a new suite can be a bit like getting a new bathroom, and you may want to replace your existing side panelled bathtub with a much more spacious corner style tub, while a matching wash hand basin and W.C will ensure your bathroom has one style throughout.

A good bathroom suite doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, and there are high and low budget options available, but you do get what you pay for. If you’re looking to add luxury then brass freestanding roll top bathtub can be a really elegant addition, but this really is top of the line.