Underfloor heating kits are DIY kits for the installation of typically domestic types of underfloor heating. Underfloor heating provides an alternative to more widespread forms of heating, such as networks of radiators, a wood, coal, gas or oil stove or burner.
There are two forms of underfloor heating generally used: water and electricity underfloor heating. In [...]
Modern bathroom suites tend to put emphasis on the view that bathrooms can be practical as well as pleasing to the eye. There are certain basics to think about when planning modern bathrooms such as bathroom sinks, showers, bathroom radiators and furniture. Selecting the best bathroom furniture and bathroom accessories is considered to be of [...]
If you’re about to splash out on a major piece of property development or home improvement, getting the interior spec of a new extension right can be of critical importance.
Architects can design the structure for you, but it’s good to have certain ideas in mind before plans are drawn up. A fabulous contemporary feature [...]
People choose underfloor heating for different reasons, such as the benefit of having warm floors to walk on, an even distribution of heat, and saving energy costs. Also, with no visible radiators or pipes, it appeals to the minimalist in us all. Once you have decided that underfloor heating is what you need for your [...]
Although adding a new radiator to an existing system will require the advanced building trade skills of a plumber, replacing an old radiator is a straightforward DIY job. If you’re painting and decorating, why not ditch those rusty old radiators and install some efficient new ones?
Close the radiator by turning the large plastic cap on [...]
If you want to cover an uneven wall, but don’t feel up to plastering or you want a surface which protects against moisture and is easy to clean, think tiles.
This is another relatively easy DIY project that comes under the painting and decorating heading – and it can transform a room without calling in [...]
By the 4th century CE, a separate gardening culture had developed in China which then travelled across the sea to Japan, where it developed into the rock gardens influenced by Zen Buddhists and found at the Zen temples of meditation.
In China, gazebos were originally constructed of wood that made them resistant to earthquakes but [...]
Underfloor heating is not a new idea; in fact the earliest examples of underfloor heating systems can be traced back to Roman times. Although it did not operate in the same way as it is does today, with our more modern technology, we definitely stole the idea from them.
When the Romans built their stone houses [...]
Medicine cupboards and bathroom cabinets are among the most important fixtures in the bathroom. Unfortunately, they are also one of the first to show their age. This is probably due to the amount of wear and tear they receive in the course of a day. It might also be that familiarity breeds contempt and we [...]
Underfloor heating systems are increasing in popularity, but with all that pipe work how can you possibly have the system installed in an upstairs room? The answer is quite simple, if you are worried about the strength of the floors you need to avoid a water underfloor heating system and try an electric underfloor heating [...]