Posted by Ruth Miller on Wed 21st May 2008 at 02:30 PM, Filed in Decor
If you’re looking for paint colour inspiration The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute have plenty of insightful tips and advice.
In fact they have just revealed their predictions for paint trends in Spring/Summer 2008. Bold and expressive colours dominate.....
Paint expert Edward Appleton spokesperson for The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute says
“It’s time to pluck up your colour-courage when you’re next painting your home. This Season’s trends have real vigour, and while one direction is more subtle, all the others are pretty strong colour statements.”
These Graffiti Rules and Mauve Moments themes are favourites of the Redoityourself.com Editorial staff.
Mr Appleton goes to suggest:
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Posted by Patrick Woolmer on Wed 21st May 2008 at 01:53 PM, Filed in DIY News
Quotatis.co.uk a rather excellent web site that connects people with locally vetted tradesperson and service providers has come up with some interesting research.
It claims that the British obsession with dabbling with DIY is causing a 300 per cent surge in Monday maintenance requests. Requests for builders, plumbers, electricians and the like rises dramatically on Mondays, as homeowners seek to amend botched DIY projects attempted during the weekend. By contrast, Saturdays and Sundays account for just a tenth of calls received all week.
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Wed 21st May 2008 at 11:50 AM, Filed in Floor Finishes
Using sustainable, quality products is a trend that is gaining real traction within the world of DIY and home improvement. It’s a market that has caught the attention of Wicanders with their environmentally friendly, natural cork floors.
Paul Heatley, Key Account Manager for Wicanders Cork Flooring says:
“One of Wicanders main focuses in 2008 is to encourage countries, companies and communities to ‘Kick the Habit’ and decarbonise their lifestyles. Not many people will think that buying the increasingly popular cork floor can help, but it can. Cork flooring is not produced - it is harvested without cutting down trees and we work with nature to manufacture stylish flooring in a range of hardwearing finishes.”
Wicanders offer cork flooring in floating or stick down options which are easy to install and maintain. You can even mix and match with your existing decor by choosing from a range of colours, designs and finishes that are suitable for hallways, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms or living areas.
Here are some compelling reasons to consider cork flooring:
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Tue 20th May 2008 at 08:12 AM, Filed in Tools
Stanley Tools have recently released an array of new products that we felt you should know about. Here are three of our favourites:
Fatmax Fubar
The Fatmax Fubar is constructed from one piece forged steel bar for increased durability and is designed for prying, splitting, board bending and striking jobs. Only 35oz making it suited for repetitive striking and neater dimensions lend themselves to coping with harder to reach corners and more fiddly operations.
Fatmax Saws
The new range of Fatmax saws In addition to a Heavy Duty and Fine Cut saw, the new range includes three new application specific saws for cutting materials such as plasterboard, breeze block and flooring.
Fatmax Organiser
The Fatmax Organiser with Its unique A-frame design means tools are organised in an upright position so you don’t have to rummage around for the tool you need and its innovative roll down sides means you have complete visibility of all tools on both sides of the bag.
Fatmax Pliers
The Fatmax Pliers forged from chrome hardened steel and are fully tempered for added strength. The optimised jaw geometry enables multiple gripping applications, whilst the cutting edges have been treated to ensure that they are suitable for cutting hard steel wire.
I have to admit that most solar powered garden lights leave me a little disappointed. However, the new “Solar Mate Point 5” and “Solar Mate Secure I” seem to push the technological envelope a little.
Solar Technology recently launched these two products as reliable mains free solar lights for the garden, out buildings and camping trips.
Solar Technology say:
“Each Solar Mate lighting kit from Solar Technology is quick and easy to install, requiring no special tools and is ideal for UK weather conditions, featuring high power solar panels designed to absorb sun light even on dull, cloudy days.”
The Solar Mate Point 5 provides lighting which is suitable for garden buildings such as; summer houses, sheds and stables, or even for camping/festival trips, and can be installed in minutes, is easily activated either via a manual On/Off switch or with the handy remote control provided. I particularly like the remote control!
It incorporates an advanced Thin Film solar technology which powers three internal, rechargeable AA batteries during the day to provide power for 10 super bright LED’s, powerful enough to illuminate up to 9 sq meters for 3 hours.
The Solar Mate Secure I has been developed by Solar Technology as a movement activated Security Light. It features an integrated PIR movement sensor which can be easily adjusted both for sensitivity and time. When activated the Solar Mate Secure I can work for between 30 seconds and 20 Minutes and can illuminate an area up to 5m away.
For much bigger areas - Solar Technology also offers an additional eight Solar Mate interior lighting kits designed to illuminate much larger areas.
Summary features and information about each product
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