Archived entries for March 2012
Top 10 strangest homes around the world (2 Comments)
23 March 2012
When most people think about amazing architecture, they tend to imagine places such as the leaning tower of Pisa, Notre Dame cathedral or Sydney Opera House. However, there are in fact many less well-known houses around the world which are just as creatively designed. Many people are inspired when they see images of unusual homes. While you may not want to create any outlandish features in your home,... Continue reading Top 10 strangest homes around the world
Reduce the morning commute, stress levels and travel costs - install a Contemporary Garden Room! (2 Comments)
21 March 2012
In today's world we're having to juggle our work and home lives more and more as well as keeping an eye on our health and expenses. In the UK alone there are over 1.3 million home workers and more than 3.7 million who sometimes work from home. With today's modern technology we are able to keep in touch at all times using Smartphones, Laptops, iPads etc running programs and apps such as Skype, Citrix... Continue reading Reduce the morning commute, stress levels and travel costs - install a Contemporary Garden Room!
Expert Bathroom Advice
19 March 2012
From Kirsten Wain – Senior Designer – Ripples There are several points to consider when buying a bath such as size of the room and how big can you go. The main types of bath available are: Single ended bath - most common approx size 1700x700 with taps at one end. Double ended bath - these are becoming more popular with rounded at both ends with the taps in the middle or free standing Corner... Continue reading Expert Bathroom Advice
Don't get your fingers burned
16 March 2012
First of all and, in our experience, prices offered by builders for undertaking home renovation works, can be wildly variable, particularly in the past three years. No tender loving care Looking at in excess of thirty projects sent to tender in the past three years in just about every case, the difference between the highest and lowest price tendered has been over 100%. It seems ludicrous, but whether... Continue reading Don't get your fingers burned