We recently had the opportunity to trial one of Bosch’s latest toys, the PFS 105E spray gun and it just so happened that I had the project to test it to the extreme!
My garage door is an absolute state… well it was until yesterday PM. To be fair, it was probably due for retirement BUT the current economic climate means that it’s all about preservation at the mo.
So after stripping it back to bare metal last week I got to work with the spray gun. Luckily for me the PFS 105E came with a very simple to understand/view DVD. Without it I would have probably avoided the instructions at all costs and ended up with a rainbow coloured door.
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Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 28th November 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in DIY News, Power Tools
The Bosch UNEO Cordless Compact Power Drill is one of those electrical power tools that really lifts your spirits. Having struggled on for years with an inefficient, clumsy and fairly underpowered cordless drill - along comes the Bosch UNEO and saves the day.
First of all, it’s what I might call ergonomically designed. It balances pretty well in the hand and is comparatively lightweight.
Secondly, it is pretty darn powerful for a cordless drill of this size.
Thirdly, Bosch as they always do - have produced a sturdy, robust and well designed product that will probably last an absolute age. Job done, no need to buy a new drill for the next hundred years then…
Forth, it’s compact and very easy to use. So it doubles up perfectly for heavy duty hammer drilling or light touch screwing work.
Lastly, (and most importantly for me) it holds it’s charge wonderfully well - using Lithium-Ion technology in the battery.
Other features include:
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Posted by Ruth Miller on Thu 27th November 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Decor, DIY News
If you’ve just finished redecorating your home, you’re going to need a decent bed to complete your decor scheme.
Luxury bed maker, Vi-Spring, has launched a series of Centres of Excellence at Furniture Village stores across the UK. In relaxed and stylish surroundings, the joint initiative will showcase Vi-Spring’s uncompromising approach to sleep, which it believes can be truly life-changing.
The average adult spends 25 years in bed during a lifetime, so choosing the right bed is one of the most important purchasing decisions you can make. After all, your bed is the place you return to almost every night and should be chosen with care. In a busy and stressful shopping environment, it can be impossible to give this task the required attention. The Vi-Spring Centres of Excellence eliminate distractions, allowing customers to focus on selecting their perfect bed in peaceful calm.
Designed exclusively for Furniture Village, the centres will feature chandeliers, subtle freestanding lighting and strand curtains to evoke a tranquil and opulent atmosphere. Experts will be on hand at every centre to provide advice on every aspect of Vi-Spring’s unparalleled bespoke service.
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Following the announcement from the UK government on new fuel measures to help counter the predicted rise of 40% in energy bills this winter, Wickes thought you might be interested in some easy insulation solutions to winter-proof homes.
Loft insulation
One of the easiest ways to reduce energy bills is to insulate the property’s roof as over a quarter of a home’s heat is lost through this - by insulating a loft you could save an annual sum of £155.
Walls
When completing an extension remember to insulate new walls as 33% of the entire building’s heat loss is through un-insulated walls. Cavity wall slabs are ideal for insulating extensions.
Doors and windows
Gaps around doors and windows are also a common cause of heat loss and account for about 20% of heat loss. Use foam or rubber seals to fill these costly gaps.
There are some hellishly expensive patio doors available. But if you’re looking for something a little more reasonably priced the Wickes range might be helpful.
Although, we haven’t tested these products, they look stylish and include a range that has been extended from 6 and 8 foot doors to include 10 and 12 foot doors.
This design appears high quality and features double glazing throughout with a solid wood core and an extra-thick, three millimetre real oak veneer.
Prices range from £1,299 for a three panel door, you can bring the outdoors into your home. Four options of three panels up to five (sizes available are 6ft, 8ft, 10ft and 12ft). All the doors fold back completely and the 10ft option also has a French door feature, providing easy access for everyday use. All the doors are reversible, meaning they can be fitted from left to right or right to left – a handy feature for this type of door.
