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Franke Sissons manufactures obese weight Bariatric WC for hospitals
A WC for the heaviest people in the UK has been designed and is being manufactured by washroom manufacturers Franke Sissons. “We have supplied the first order to Lincolnshire hospital”, said commercial director Paul Markwell, “where it is thought the country’s heaviest man is being treated.” The Bariatric WC is large and floor standing and features a stronger designed and constructed toilet seat 50 cm wide. Designed specifically designed... [more]
Saracen Washroom Solutions now available exclusively from Plumb Center
Plumb Center now exclusively offers Saracen Washroom Solutions, an extensive range of standard and bespoke cubicles, ducting and vanity units designed for a wide variety of applications. The factory prefabricated washroom solutions, available in a broad selection of colours and styles, include off-the-shelf and custom designed cubicles and made-to-measure pre-plumbed modules. They work across all sectors from wet area leisure and sports facili... [more]
OXO turntables are a cost effective alternative to fitted magic corners and integral racks
OXO’s turntables are a cost effective alternative to fitted magic corners and integral spice racks. De-clutter kitchen worktops and maximise all your available storage space with OXO’s collection of turntables. Ideal in the kitchen, bathroom or pantry, the turntables keep all your essential store cupboard ingredients in an organised fashion and provide a safe, orderly home for essential cleaning supplies. Gone are the days of guessing what ... [more]
Stonearth launch new ranges of wash stands made of natural stone and bamboo
Bamboo is eco-friendly, durable and versatile. Bamboo is 3 times harder than some of the best known hardwood around and yet it grows up to 15 times faster. It is no wonder that Bamboo is fast becoming a furniture making material of choice. kbb Birmingham will see Stonearth launch five new ranges of wash stands, primarily made of solid oak and natural stone. And the bamboo range will certainly be a new innovation to the bathroom market in ... [more]
Free seminar programme at kbb Birmingham 2010
To mark the show’s 25th year, an impressive seminar programme will run alongside the kbb event of 2010: kbb Birmingham 2010. This free programme is designed to equip visitors with the inspiration and knowledge for the year ahead. It will run over the event’s four days, 21-24 March, at the NEC, Birmingham. Topics covered include high-design in kitchens and bathrooms, design trends, Part G, LEDs, Gas Safe, showrooms and a session devoted to disc... [more]
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Decorating goes high speed (CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Hate the mess your home has deteriorated into but you don't have the time or means to do a comprehensive redecorating job? Or maybe it's time to sell your place, but you don't know how to show it off to best effect?
Red Claws Unveil Renovation Plans For Area Study Centers (OurSports Central)
PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Red Claws, presented by Quirk Chevrolet, today announced the launch of a joint community program with the NAACP Youth Council to renovate the study centers at the Portland Housing Authority properties located in the Riverton and Kennedy Park Neighborhoods.
One room, four spaces (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
When Tripp and Jennifer Goodman moved into their new downtown apartment, they faced fitting four rooms into one.
March 13-20, 2010 (Inside Bay Area)
SATURDAY, March 13Midnight(DIY) Yard Crashers — Turning a small and odd-shaped yard into a griller's paradise with a barbecue island complete with built-in seating.
State closes New Port Richey assisted living facility after finding violations (St. Petersburg Times)
Inspections revealed many violations at the assisted living facility.
Petersburg auto-body shop transformed into an urban loft (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
The decision to transform an abandoned auto-body shop into a home hinged on one critical element for Joan Gardiner and Kevin Mullis — seeing the Appomattox River through a spot formerly occupied by an exhaust fan.
A basement full of memories (Hutchinson News)
My basement has no character. I realized this the other day when I was contemplating cleaning it out ...
Intoxilyzer room costs stun county commission (Ravalli Republic)
County officials are looking closely at ways to trim down expenses on a planned intoxilyzer room at the detention center. A new cost estimate from architectural firm CTA estimates total cost just over $100,000.
Custom remodeling adds storage and style (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
The oversized classic freestanding tub replaced a basic white corner tub. (Stephanie S. Cordle/P-D) Tom and Mindy Burns know a lot about houses: Their Chesterfield Valley home is the 11th house they have owned.
Can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, March 8 (The Journal Times)
Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunitiesfrom nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided bylocal nonprofit agencies.
