﻿<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>Household bills rise at nearly double rate of inflation over past decade</title><description>Utility bills have risen by 71 per cent over the past ten years</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Household-bills-rise-at-nearly-double-rate-of-inflation-over-past-decade/801358476/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 16:10:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Good mixture of lighting' needed in the home</title><description>Use different types of lights to create both practical and ambient lighting in your home</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/-Good-mixture-of-lighting-needed-in-the-home/801356400/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 16:30:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Make clever design choices to save space in the bathroom</title><description>De-cluttering is one of the most effective ways to improve the look and value of your home</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Make-clever-design-choices-to-save-space-in-the-bathroom/801355686/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 19:23:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cost of energy bills biggest concern for voters</title><description>Lowering energy costs should be top priority for politicians, say British voters</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Cost-of-energy-bills-biggest-concern-for-voters/801353084/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:34:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Homeowners 'improving and extending properties rather than moving'</title><description>Renovations and extensions are proving a popular alternative to moving up the property ladder in the current climate</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Homeowners-improving-and-extending-properties-rather-than-moving-/801353075/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:32:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Create the perfect man cave</title><description>Tips for designing a relaxing and manly hideaway in your home</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/Create-the-perfect-man-cave/801351944/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:32:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Follow electrical safety guidelines if your home is hit by flooding</title><description>Take care with electrical appliances if your home is affected by flooding, warns the Electrical Safety Council.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Follow-electrical-safety-guidelines-if-your-home-is-hit-by-flooding/801350731/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:24:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Design expert: A well-designed kitchen will greatly add value to your home</title><description>A well-designed kitchen is worth the time, money and investment, says interior designer Alexi Sugden</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Design-expert-A-well-designed-kitchen-will-greatly-add-value-to-your-home/801349353/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:43:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to use lighting to maximise space</title><description>Low-level lighting and providing each area of the home with a clear identity is key to maximising space, says design expert</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/How-to-use-lighting-to-maximise-space/801347613/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:12:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Govt has 'missed the opportunity' to ensure home improvements are green </title><description>Energy efficiency improvements can reduce fuel bills. </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Plumbing/Govt-has-missed-the-opportunity-to-ensure-home-improvements-are-green-/801345832/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:32:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Immersion heaters: How do they work?</title><description>Ever wonder what's going on inside your immersion heater?</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Plumbing/Immersion-heaters-How-do-they-work-/801346140/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:11:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heating your home office: What are the options?</title><description>Working from home is becoming increasingly common. So what's the best way to keep cosy at your computer?</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Heating-your-home-office-What-are-the-options-/801344141/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:15:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maximise benefits of energy-efficient heating with insulation</title><description>Insulation can lead to big savings on energy bills</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Maximise-benefits-of-energy-efficient-heating-with-insulation/801343340/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:48:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Four million UK households in energy debt</title><description>The average UK household debt owed to energy companies has risen by four per cent over the past year</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Four-million-UK-households-in-energy-debt/801341708/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:34:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Insulation and low-energy lighting 'quickest ways to save energy in the home'</title><description>Switching to low-energy lighting and installing insulation offer the "quickest payback" when it comes to cutting energy consumption, says expert</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/Insulation-and-low-energy-lighting-quickest-ways-to-save-energy-in-the-home-/801340479/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:15:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Save '£100 a year' by making small changes at home</title><description>Installing efficient lighting and heating systems can cut energy costs.</description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/Save-100-a-year-by-making-small-changes-at-home/801338332/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:00:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tinkering with plumbing system 'is doable for DIYers' </title><description>Sorting out a few pipes should be relatively straightforward for many householders. </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Plumbing/Tinkering-with-plumbing-system-is-doable-for-DIYers-/801337088/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DIY 'is not just for men' </title><description>Women and men are equally as likely to enjoy a spot of DIY. </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/DIY-is-not-just-for-men-/801335964/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:53:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cut heat loss by replacing window seals  </title><description>New seals can prevent heat escaping through small cracks.  </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Heating-/Cut-heat-loss-by-replacing-window-seals-/801335035/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:21:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More homeowners showing an interest in energy efficiency  </title><description>With gas and electricity prices rising, more of us are looking to save money where we can.  </description><link>http://www.e-tradecounter.co.uk/diy-and-home-furnishing-news/Lamps-and-lighting-/More-homeowners-showing-an-interest-in-energy-efficiency-/801333770/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:47:06 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
