﻿<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>DIY and Home Furnishing News  || E-tradecounter.co.uk</title><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/</link><description>The latest Heating, Plumbing and Lamps and lighting News</description><item><title>Cut energy bills 'by engaging with the energy market'  </title><description>Ofgem recommends householders wise up on the help that's available to them.  </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Cut-energy-bills-by-engaging-with-the-energy-market-/801299723/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:27:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Big Freeze' costing British households £1.6bn</title><description>Energy bills feeling the impact of cold snap. </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/-Big-Freeze-costing-British-households-1-6bn/801297507/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:48:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Property owners need to consider sustainable improvements</title><description>With tough new government sanctions on rental properties set to be introduced in 2018, commercial landlords need to start thinking now about boosting the green credentials of their assets.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Property-owners-need-to-consider-sustainable-improvements/801297494/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:46:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Met Office issue cold weather warning</title><description>Central heating is set to take a beating this weekend as temperatures plummet</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Met-Office-issue-cold-weather-warning/801296241/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:00:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Energy watchdog warns Big Six: lower fuel costs</title><description>Sanctions designed to break-up the energy monopoly are being mooted by government bodies. </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Energy-watchdog-warns-Big-Six-lower-fuel-costs/801296223/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:55:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>It's a 'particularly good time' to purchase a new home</title><description>Government initiatives and low-entry deposits mean buying a new home is more affordable than ever.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/It-s-a-particularly-good-time-to-purchase-a-new-home/801295164/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:05:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spring clean your carpet for a new lease of life around the home</title><description>Spring is the perfect time to make a clean sweep of things and introduce some cosmetic home improvements.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Spring-clean-your-carpet-for-a-new-lease-of-life-around-the-home/801295088/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:54:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cash-strapped Brits hit with £6 billion annual fuel bill</title><description>By neglecting to install energy-saving devices, UK households are wasting money on heating their home. </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Cash-strapped-Brits-hit-with-6-billion-annual-fuel-bill/801293902/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:46:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sell your house with lower fuel bills</title><description>More buyers are looking for affordable monthly costs with their new home.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Sell-your-house-with-lower-fuel-bills/801293898/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:45:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take a leaf out of the fashion book for a spring makeover</title><description>As London Fashion Week descends on the capital, keen interior design trend spotters are set to be front row armed with a notebook.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/Take-a-leaf-out-of-the-fashion-book-for-a-spring-makeover/801292776/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choose affordable lighting to brighten up your home office</title><description>Kitting out the perfect working environment takes some considered colour and lighting choices, says one expert.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/Choose-affordable-lighting-to-brighten-up-your-home-office/801292767/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:59:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conservatory could add value and light to home, says expert</title><description>Adding a conservatory space to your home could make it more airy and comfortable whether you are looking to sell or not, says Graham Lock. </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/Conservatory-could-add-value-and-light-to-home-says-expert/801291496/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:49:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>High energy bills turning homeowners green</title><description>More families are swaying towards eco-friendly solutions to heating and lighting in their home in a bid to save money.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/High-energy-bills-turning-homeowners-green/801291466/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:46:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Energy efficiency 'is the way forward for Britons' </title><description>Britons must learn to become more energy efficient.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/Energy-efficiency-is-the-way-forward-for-Britons-/801289074/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:53:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New heating equipment given to Merseyside pensioners  </title><description>Elderly and vulnerable individuals could be offered free heaters to replace hazardous central heating units.  </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/New-heating-equipment-given-to-Merseyside-pensioners-/801287848/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:55:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heating oil theft problem growing in Wales </title><description>Heating oil thefts are becoming increasingly common around Wales, according to recently obtained figures. </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Plumbing/Heating-oil-theft-problem-growing-in-Wales-/801287440/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:01:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Talk to energy supplier' to lower winter fuel bills  </title><description>Consumers can take steps to reduce their energy payments.  </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Plumbing/-Talk-to-energy-supplier-to-lower-winter-fuel-bills-/801287143/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:02:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Consumers 'wearing hats and scarves' to cut down on heating bills</title><description>Householders are trying to find inexpensive ways to slash their energy consumption.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Consumers-wearing-hats-and-scarves-to-cut-down-on-heating-bills/801285493/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:32:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Householders advised to keep homes warm this week</title><description>The cold snap could bring with it a rise in the number of burst pipes.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Householders-advised-to-keep-homes-warm-this-week/801284065/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:21:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Use LEDs as security lights  </title><description>During winter, deter would-be burglars with LED security lights.  </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/Use-LEDs-as-security-lights-/801282361/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:34:18 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
