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Draught-proofing solutions for period homes Image
Historic England conducted a study on traditional wooden sliding sash windows, where repairs and draught seals reduced air leakage by 86%, and additional secondary glazing cut it by 96%.
24 April 25
Bradford Garden Centre adds fresh fish to its retail offering Image
 Bradford Garden Centre adds fresh fish to its retail offering A Bradford garden centre has added a weekly fresh fish offering for its customers. Mobile fishmonger Jody Douglass from The Grimsby Fish
16 April 25
Create a cottage feel with pastel tones The Downham basin from Thomas Crapper is the perfect choice to bring a cottage feel to your ensuite or cloakroom especially when placed on this lovely pastel pink vanity unit.
14 April 25
Choose Cool Grey with polished brass for a luxury finish in the bathroom Image
41941c15 April 2025Choose Cool Grey with polished Pictured are the new Cool Grey tiles, with Montero shower handset and Montero slide rail with bracket in polished brass all from Thomas Crapper.
14 April 25
Assessing heat loss from draughts Image
Often the occupants know all too well where the main sources of draughts are! Mitchell & Dickinson assesses your heat loss.
14 April 25
Draught proofing in historic buildings Image
Out of 30 million homes in the UK, 6 million were built before 1919. Many remain unimproved, featuring little or no draught-proofing, single-glazed windows, minimal loft insulation, solid walls and uninsulated floors.
14 April 25
Warmer tones in the kitchen for connection with nature Image
Joanne Bull, marketing manager for Königstone, comments on the recent trend for warmer toned kitchen surfaces so the homeowner can connect more with nature.
09 April 25
Beloved historic brands in combination for a fabulous cloakroom Image
Pictured is the Harwood basin in white with 1920 Cross head three hole wall mixer in polished brass from Thomas Crapper.
09 April 25
Natural Harmony in the kitchen with Keller Image
Keller’s latest Natural Harmony perfectly kitchen displays Japandi qualities such as clean, modern lines and is ultra-stylish too.
08 April 25
Classic features create beautiful bathrooms Image
Pictured on the left is the stunning Marlborough washbasin with washstand 635mm complete with brass fittings for an authentic and elegant look. On the right is the Low-Level 814 Cistern in Matt Black with a ‘Beer pull' lever, all from Thomas Crapper.
08 April 25
Be bold with your next cloakroom design Image
Pictured is the 814 low level cistern in Matt Black from Thomas Crapper
08 April 25
Pans for people who love cooking with Caple Image
Designed for peak performance, two stylish new pan sets from Caple excel on induction hobs due to their encapsulated base; yet they will work on any hob type!
02 April 25
Hole Park is Garden of the Year finalist Image
Hole Park Gardens, near Rolvenden in Kent, has been announced as a finalist in this year's prestigious Garden of the Year Award
02 April 25
A beautiful and bold cloakroom from Thomas Crapper Image
Pictured is the Horton 3 tap hole cloakroom basin in Forest Green, which is perfectly complemented by the 814 low level cistern in Matt Black which features a ‘Beer Pull' lever and brass fittings, all from Thomas Crapper.
27 March 25
Invest in an outdoor kitchen with KönigOutdoor Image
KönigOutdoor bespoke units are robust to withstand the elements, and every kitchen is supplied with a matching 12mm thick sintered stone worksurface which is available in eight contemporary finishes.
26 March 25
Yorkshire Children’s Hospice is named Garden Centre Group’s Charity of the Year Image
Yorkshire Children's Hospice is named Garden Centre Group's Charity of the Year Bradford based Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) group has announced that Martin House Children's Hospice will be its Chari
26 March 25