Ceramic tiles are a wonderful choice for improving a space. They are easy to clean, they look nice, and they come in a variety of sizes, colours, and patterns. While there are odd-shaped ceramic tiles available, most come in a standard square or rectangle shape. Sizes generally range from 100 mm x 100 mm to [...]
There are two types of popular underfloor heating systems on the market in Britain today – underfloor electric heating and wet underfloor heating. While both have their advantages, when it comes to long-term running costs, wet underfloor heating systems win hands down. What is wet underfloor heating? In a water underfloor heating system, warmed water [...]
If space is at a premium adding suitable bathroom accessories in a small bathroom must be carefully considered. Bathroom mirrors are perfect for making a room look bigger than it actually is. A well placed bathroom mirror will provide extra light in the room by reflecting light from the window to create brightness, and will [...]
Underfloor heating is a common alternative to heating rooms with conventional wood, gas, oil or coal burners, electric heaters or water radiator networks. The latter means of heating use convected heat, which circulates heat in air currents in a room. This quickly tends to rise to the top of a room, thereby being lost somewhat [...]
When choosing which accessories will best suit a home’s wet room, certain points must be taken into consideration. The space available in the room is obviously most important, there is no point in buying several bathroom cabinets if only one will fit comfortably in the space. When floor space is at a premium, then wall [...]
From an aesthetic standpoint you can create a very unique atmosphere in the bedroom by changing to a leather bed frame. Leather beds and frames are available with a headboard only, or in a headboard, footboard, and side rail combination. These types of beds can be very elegant, and leather has always been synonymous with [...]
Solar panels convert sunshine to solar electric power and the solar electricity is then used to run the electrical devices in a building. Any surplus power that is created can be sold to the power company which helps to eliminate the cost of expensive batteries and can also help with running costs. Using solar power [...]
Cleaning your garden gazebo is an important part of basic maintenance and will certainly lengthen its useful lifespan. How you maintain and clean your gazebo will depend on several factors: type, size, manufacturer and so on. It is important to always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions before cleaning any part of your gazebo, but there [...]
If you are planning a bathroom remodelling project, choosing the right shower tray for your washroom will help maximise valuable floor space in your bathroom, and compliment your overall design. Use the following guide to help you figure the appropriate shower tray for your bathroom. Rectangular shower trays are the largest and provide the most [...]
Although probably not a project for the absolute novice at DIY, most DIY enthusiasts can easily install their own underfloor heating system. There are a range of kits available both through the internet as well as DIY stores that come complete with all the parts necessary to install the system. These kits are available in [...]