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13 February 2008

Not so sci-fi future?

Top ten worst predications for 21st century living revealedFood bombarded with gamma rays, space-age suits, self-cleaning baths and a shower that dries you are just a few of the far-fetched ...

13 February 2008

Touch the Leaf™ light

Herman Miller, the makers of some of the most iconic furniture of the past 100 years, have worked with designer Yves Behar to create the Leaf light, a new LED ...

2 November 2007

Owl Looks Out For You

Simple new gadget helps UK consumers save the planet and their pocketKeeping an eye on your electrical usage has never been easier with the launch of the new OWL wireless ...

26 October 2007

Elderly no longer safe in their homes

Over 65> '> s shown as the most susceptible to injury and death in the homeAn astonishing number of elderly people are accidentally injured or killed in their own home ...

26 October 2007

Fantastic Floors For Christmas

Question: It’s my turn to have the rest of the family over for Christmas and as it’s the first time that many of them will have seen my new ...
26 October 2007

Vow To Wow This Christmas

If the year so far has taken its toll on your wooden floor, why not vow to spruce it up now before the chaos of Christmas kicks in, so you ...
5 October 2007

New research that proves we fall into four disctinct 'tribes' when it comes to interior design

What do you have in common with Lily Allen, Madonna, Stella and Gwyneth?While it may not be singing ability or mass tabloid appeal it may be an approach to home ...
29 August 2007

The Bosch XEO is the latest must have gadget for eco-conscious family and friends

Want a quick and easy way to cut through fabric, cardboard or plastic? Stuck for gift ideas for eco-conscious family and friends? The latest “must have” gadget from Bosch - ...

13 June 2007

Are Men Too Lazy to Go Green?

Only 27% of men consider themselves to be green according to a recent study.The survey carried out by Men's Health Magazine revealed that although 91% thought that recycling is important ...

23 May 2007

Crowns New Twist Top Packs Make Decorating Easy

On your screens until 27 May, you can check out Crown Paint’s brand new advertising campaign which launches the innovative ‘twist top’ pack – solving the frustrations we all feel ...

18 May 2007

Spruce Up Your Home This Spring

Nothing planned for the May Bank Holidays? Rather than waste those precious days off lounging around eating far too many chocolates, get the most out of the Easter break and ...

5 May 2007

Lorne Spicer from TV's Cash in the Attic

"The thought of clearing out the loft is not one that fills most people with joy - but it can fill up your wallet.Lorne Spicer is the presenter of TV's ...

28 April 2007

Into Sofa Helps Sell Your Home

Scruffy upholstery and clutter are problem areas for someone trying to sell their home – they are a real turn off to a prospective house buyer.Says Intosofa’s Lucy Chadwick: “TV ...

26 April 2007

House Prices Continue To Rise

House price growth picked up again in April, the latest figures from Nationwide building society show.Prices rose 0.9%, taking the annual rate of price inflation to 10.2% and pushing the ...

14 April 2007

FT House Price Index March 2007

The latest FT House Price Index, updated with the most recent monthly data from the Land Registry, shows that house prices rose by 0.7% in March and by 8.1% over ...
31 March 2007

Spruce Up Your Home This Spring... Easter Weekend DIY Challenge

Nothing planned for the Easter Bank Holiday? Rather than waste those precious four days holiday lounging around eating far too many chocolates, get the most out of the Easter break ...

28 March 2007

The British Spring Clean is Alive and Green

And 31st March is officially the best day of the year to do it.Despite a common perception that the traditional spring clean is a relic of the past, it is ...
24 March 2007

Visitors to Grand Designs Live 2007

(8-10 June, ExCeL London)will have the chance to see and hear celebrities representing all six key elements of the exhibition at this spectacular three-day event - GRANDInteriors, GRANDBuild, GRANDKitchens, GRANDBathrooms, ...

8 March 2007

Flat Pack Homes on Sale in Ikea

The popular furniture outlet Ikea is to start selling "flat-pack" houses from £70,000 each.The timber homes - the first of the sort in this country - have "high ceilings, double ...

7 March 2007

New Generation of Design Talent Reveal Concept Products

Design classics of the future at the Ideal Home Show 9 March – 1 April 2007, Earls Court Get up close and personal with the future of furniture and gadgets at ...

8 February 2007

Naughty Cleaners in the Nude!

According to the latest British tabloids, a poll has revealed that one in seven of us do our chores in the buff.A survey shows that one in seven women strip ...
7 February 2007

That Sucks women Vacuum 7,300 miles

The average British woman will vacuum a staggering 7,300 miles in her lifetime - equivalent to WALKING to New York and back, a new survey revealed yesterday (tues).Women are so ...

29 January 2007

Tips for Home Staging - If You Want to Sell Your Property

The fabulous fashion guru and interior designer Hannah Sandling has given FemaleFirst some fab guidelines in order to help you with the sale or renting of your digs.The renowned expert ...

29 January 2007

Hannah Sandlings Fun Cleaning Tips for Your House

That time of the year is almost upon is again – when everybody thinks about doing a bit of spring-cleaning and sprucing up. The fabulous fashion guru and interior designer Hannah ...