May 18, 2006. Three Valleys Water. Keeping the car clean and shiny is more important than caring for the environment that's the view taken by more than 75% of the people reported to Three Valleys Water for using a hosepipe, since the hosepipe ban came
May 17, 2006. Harrison Cowley. The balance between water supply and water demand remains a vital issue. London and much of Southern England have experienced the driest 18 months in the past 74 years and only careful consideration of water usage in 2006
First impressions count - so make a great entrance to your home with your hallway. Leslie Geddes-Brown, author of Hallways, Corridors & Staircases, says nowadays every spare inch of space is vital and so halls can either be a stunning area to walk through
The latest trend for the home is crystal clear – glass or acrylic furniture, both mirrored and transparent, writes Gabrielle Fagain. These pieces seem to float in a space, rather than crowding it like bulky furniture. That means they really come into
And we’re not talking about a lover, a fish or a bargain. The sale of your dream home falling through can hurt just as much. House-hunting in many ways is like a turbulent love affair – the highs can be euphoric but the lows can be surprisingly devastating
Ensure the only inferno is at the disco by keeping your home safe from fires. Domestic fires are much more common than you think. There are over 50,000 fires in British homes every year. That’s around 140 fires a day. And sadly nine people die a week
Kelly Hoppen is the interior designer who pioneered the East-meets-West style creating calm, peaceful rooms where balance and elegance are key, writes Gabrielle Fagan. A neutral colour palette – using shades such as taupe, dark, wengewood furniture
Green-fingered residents and businesses are invited to help Croydon bloom once again in an annual gardening competition. The annual London in Bloom contest sees boroughs compete with their floral displays, permanent landscaping and planting. As in
A three-bedroom semi is out-performing the Stock Exchange says Chancellors Estate Agent. That's the new market bulletin from Britain's largest group of 750 hand-picked independent estate agents. New research underlines the continuing strength of Britain's
Can't find a house you like or to suit your needs? Then why not be one of the 20,000 people every year 20,000 who decide to build their dream house themselves. Building your own home is a big undertaking but it's also a very exciting one. Commercial Director
A woman whose body has been in Mayday Hospital's mortuary for more than five weeks will finally be cremated after intervention by the Croydon Guardian. A funeral for Rose Ibbetson, who died at the London Road hospital on April 3 after a string of illnesses
