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India Cooper's Articles Sports Directories Internet Home Security Interior Design Home Improvement Gardening Accessories Home Food and Drink Environment Art Career Family Health Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Building Work - It's Just a Big Jigsaw First fix? Second fix? What does it all mean? You look forward to gutting your new home and doing it all up but you don't understand the process. That's a risky place to be, so get yourself familiar with what your builder is up to and learn how the elements of a building project fit together. Business Directories Are An Environmental Tragedy These days it seems everything has a carbon footprint, and that includes how we look up local business phone numbers and email addresses. So for those of us wanting to minimise our contribution to climate change what's the most energy efficient way to find a local service? Change Your House - Keep It Standing So you want to smash down some walls, open up your living space and put in big modern windows and folding glass doors. Just about anything's possible, but sounds like you need a good builder. Clean Up Your Act With Fitted Furniture! Carpenters aren't just the stars of bible stories - they are busy sawing, hammering and sanding today, still creating both practical and ornamental features in our homes. Climate Change Will Inevitably Lead to Changes in The Garden Climate change is taking its grip on our lives and that includes our gardens. So it makes sense to confront the issue and plan your garden accordingly. While some traditional plants may find the changing conditions tough to cope with others will thrive. Could You Do Your Job On Stilts? Plastering is a skill that takes a lot of training. Its one of the jobs that's difficult for a DIY enthusiast to turn his hand to. You can't do little bits and keep going back to do more. You need to know what you're doing, brace yourself and go for it all at once! Create Your Ultimate Sanctuary... If kitchens and living rooms are the social hub of a home, then surely bathrooms are the ultimate refuge. Bathrooms are where we spend time alone, pamper and nurture ourselves and enjoy some privacy. Creating Space High Up on Top Loft conversions seem to be springing up in every street, so what's involved and how do you go about it? Current Market Conditions Mean Improving Your Home Is The Best Investment "Don't move; improve" is the new mantra of the property sector. Mortgages are more difficult to come by, house prices may be teetering on the edge of collapse and with high stamp duty thrown in to the bargain, it really does make sense to make the most of what you've already got. Curtains? Blinds? Panels? Take Your Pick! Window dressings are an important part of interior design and can really bring together your scheme. With an unlimited supply of fabrics and styles available the possibilities are endless. Doing Up Bathrooms - Where Does all The Money Go? 200 pounds to do up a bathroom? I think not! Renovating the bathroom is often one of the most expensive jobs when doing up a house - so why is it so expensive? Don't Gamble Away Your Livelihood - Get Rated! Are you a small business with money to gamble? Ready to set up on your own for the first time and throw away a few hundred pounds before getting your first job? Of course not. Yet this is the risk small business owners may be taking when they get themselves listed in offline business directories like Yellow Pages or Thompson. Don't Let Your Kitchen Be a Danger Zone Kitchens may be affectionately billed as the social hub of the home, but they are also a potentially lethal mix of knives, fire, gas and bacteria. Drains and Guttering - Oh the Glamour! Drains may not excite you in the same way as wooden flooring or voile curtains, but it's vital to keep them in good order. Otherwise the glamorous home you've created could end up ankle deep in sewage. Encourage Visitors to Your Garden Is your garden your oasis? If so then how can you encourage others to join you? Frogs, birds and insects all need a home and with minimal effort you can invite them into your garden and watch them help you maintain it. Exciting New Training For Builders We all know there's a shortage of builders and tradesmen in the UK. Well now the Government and the industry have got together to tackle the problem in a progressive way that should reap rewards for everyone involved. Fancy Becoming a Plumber? Here is What it Takes! Plumbing is a highly qualified, skilled profession so how do you get yourself started? Firstly be patient. It takes three years or more to gain the basic qualifications and you should then work with an experienced plumber for at least a couple of years before starting up on your own. You need knowledge, skills and experience all of which take time to develop. Gardens Are a Magical Part of Family Life! Gardens are a magical part of family life. Some outdoor space, however limited, is a real bonus when you have children. A space to run around in, play with a ball and learn to dig, water and nurture plants is really beneficial to kids growing up. Gardens Are A Magical Part of Family Life! Gardens are a magical part of family life. Some outdoor space, however limited, is a real bonus when you have children. A space to run around in, play with a ball and learn to dig, water and nurture plants is really beneficial to kids growing up. Get A New Look With Plaster Plaster is a more diverse and exciting material than you might think. Even if you have modern plaster it can be made more interesting. Give Your Builder The Feel Good Factor! Everyone deserves a little respect - including builders. Increasingly the trade is hitting back at its media-led cowboy image. Many are fed up being labelled as dishonest, shoddy workers. Most are hardworking, honest and take pride in their work and feel its time we all recognised this. Go For Something Different On Your Walls! For some of us, plain walls and minimalist furniture just don't hit the spot. If it's painted or bronzed walls you're after then talk to a specialist decorator. Herbs Are Easy To Grow! Want to grow your own produce but don't have much time or experience? Then a herb garden could be the answer. With very little space or expertise you can cultivate sweet smelling, pretty plants that give your cooking or well being a lift, all year round. Here Comes The Sun! The sun's energy can be converted using solar panels that can be placed on buildings or on posts, facing the sun. How Do Online Ratings And Feedback Impact People's Choices? Increasingly people are turning to the internet to source information about local services, either where they live or in areas that they are going to visit. The internet is now proving indispensable in all aspects of life - for example finding good local tradespeople, a local hairdresser or what's on at the nearest cinema. How to Increase the Value of Your Home with Timeless Elegance You can't beat wooden floors. They are clean, durable and warm and look good in any style of home. They are timeless and never seem to go out of fashion, in fact they mature beautifully. And they will add value to your home. Is a Celebrity Lurking in Your Kitchen? The world's obsession with celebrity is as strong as ever. In fact its growing with more and more celebrity endorsed products on the market. These include beauty products, homeware, designer diffusion clothing lines and now... kitchenware. Keep Burglars Out of Your Home! Your home should feel safe and secure. The police and security specialists can help you achieve this. A little effort and investment can go a long way to keep out burglars and keep you in the lucky 96% who are never targeted by intruders. Kid-Friendly Bathrooms Hooray it's bathtime! The highlight of any kid's day - all those splashes, bubbles and squirty toys are hard to beat. So if you're doing up your bathroom to cater for your children's needs think about how you can make bathtime even more fun and the room a safe and happy part of your home. Lemon Juice And Vinegar In The Kitchen? Whatever Next?? Many commercially produced cleaners contain chemicals that can irritate your skin and may be harmful when inhaled. Using natural, homemade cleaning products could be the answer. Let's Take the Plunge and Build More Diving Pools Ever thought of taking up diving? There are plenty of public swimming pools for kids to learn to swim and adults to keep in good health, but when it comes to diving the options are more limited. Make a Grand Entrance With A Welcoming Front Door! A smart, welcoming front door is always worth spending money on. If you have a period home, then getting a specialist in to get things back to the original is well worth it. Make The Most of Your Home With Fabulous Lighting Good lighting is essential if you're to make the most of your interiors and it's the first thing you should think about when doing up a room. MetalWork - An Ancient Art Metalworkers range from ship builders to bridge construction workers and from fine jewellery makers to producers of intricate parts for electronics manufacturers. So how did it all begin? Offline Business Directories are Out - Online directories are In! Business directories have always been useful if you remember the name of a restaurant, shop or electrician but can't find the telephone number. But what if you're new to an area and you're starting from scratch? Plumbers Can Save the Planet! Forget the scientists and politicians, it's you and your plumber who are going to save the world! There are many things you can get your plumber to do that will make your home more environmentally friendly. Put Some "Va Va Voom" Back Into Your Homes! Chilli hot red! Burnt orange! Aubergine! Pea green! Sky blue! Its time to put some colour back in our homes. Roofs are Helping the Planet and Go Going Green! We've all heard of slate roofs, tiled roofs even thatched roofs. But green roofs? Thousands of square metres of otherwise redundant space can be planted up to absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, insulate our buildings and more. Rooftop Gardens Are Oasis In The Sky Rooftop gardens are surprising, impressive and fun. Maybe it's because they are so counter-intuitive that people view them with admiration and wonder. They are a step away from reality. An organic, natural phenomenon in a completely unnatural place. Sisters are Today Doing Plumbing by Themselves! An increasing number of women are training to be plumbers and sorting out bathrooms, kitchens, toilets and heating systems around the country. Technology Wins When It Comes To Washing Dishes Want to hear some great news? Its more environmentally friendly to use a dishwasher than wash dishes by hand! So throw out those marigolds, get the plumber in, install a dishwasher and get ready for more "me time". The Garden Show Season Has Arrived! Garden shows in the UK come in all styles and sizes, so you'll be able to pick one that appeals to you. Whether you want to go to a big show and pick up some tips and bargains, or go to a small private viewing there'll be something for you. The Hub Of Your Home Isn't a new kitchen every home owner's dream? Designing a kitchen from scratch is a great opportunity, but it can be a daunting one. Where do you start? Three Cheers for Labourers! The unsung hero of a builder's team is the labourer. He doesn't have a high profile and his contributions to a building project are rarely publicly recognised, so who are labourers, what do they do and can anyone be one? Wet Rooms Are an Exciting Bathroom Concept! Wet rooms are an exciting bathroom concept - sleek and streamlined they are a spa-like haven, with minimalist fuss-free design. What do Jesus Christ and Harrison Ford Have in Common? Jesus Christ and Harrison Ford did it and even Changing Rooms' Handy Andy and the Queen's nephew get up to it. So what does this eclectic group of men have in common? Carpentry - one of the oldest and most appreciated trades known to man. What you Can Expect From Your Bricklayer Have you hired a bricklayer and you're not sure what he'll get up to?	Sign Up for a free account or learn more. 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