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Are power tools getting a design makeover?

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:12 GMT

You could be forgiven for thinking so, if you read an article published today in Design Week. Here's what it has to say on the subject:

Enter the Ixo, launched by Bosch in 2003 - a small, sleek and decidedly cute cordless screwdriver. Bosch also offers the Isio, a marvel of a garden trimmer, while Black & Decker has the nifty Mouse sander, and there's the revolver range from new kid on the block Worx. In the 21st century, it seems, power tool manufacturers targeting the domestic DIY market have realised that customers are demanding a bit more design flair.

What is the world coming to? But seriously, everyone knows that the best products are a happy marriage of form and function.

You can read the full article to find out more - and don't forget to check out our very own tips for buying power tools.

Special offers at Wickes - save on flooring and paint

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:07 GMT

A quick reminder to check out the deals of the week page on the Wickes website which always has somwe worthwhile bargains on offer. Here are some highlights which are available as we write:

Bear in mind, as always, that all these offers are time-limited and, while accurate at time of writing, will not perpetually be available.

VAT cut boosts home improvements market

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:25 GMT

A bid by the government to kick-start the economy with a 2.5 per cent cut to shopping taxes seems to have started paying off in the home improvement sector.

Last Monday Chancellor Alistair Darling announced the VAT cut in his pre-Budget report in a bid to encourage consumers to spend more and boost the economy.

And it seems that the tactic may be working. While sales are still broadly down on this period last year, they are well up on last month, as would be expected with Christmas approaching and the economy functioning normally.

Department store John Lewis, which trades extensively in homewares, has reported improved Christmas trading and a record week for online shopping.

Elsewhere Marks & Spencer, another retailer with a big homeware department and a dual presence on the high street and online, has been holding 20 per cent off sales.

It has kept many stores open until midnight to tempt customers into taking advantage of special offers.

Elsewhere, Debenhams has dramatically cut prices while administrators for Woolworths reduced some prices last week by up to 50 per cent.

One casualty of the looming recession has been furniture retailer MFI which was forced to call in administrators in October.

And Kingfisher, Europe's largest home-improvement retailer and owner of B&Q, has reported a decline in its third-quarter UK sales.

The company warned that consumer confidence had been shaken across all its markets.

This week's offers at Plumbworld

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:58 GMT

Plumbworld is always a great place to shop for bathroom bargains, so we thought we’d stop by and see what’s on offer this week:

Special offers on electric showers from &ound;59.97 and on mixer showers from &ound;34.97.
Clearance Mira shower enclosures - prices from &ound;164.97.
Special offer on showerbath suites - prices from &ound;464.97.
Bath sale - prices from &ound;179.98.
Bathroom furniture sale - prices from &ound;32.97 for vanity units.

You can check out all Plumbworld’s current offers here.

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Offers valid at time of writing but, like all good things, they do tend to come to an end. So, if you’re wanting to take advantage of any of these, act swiftly.

And, if you’ve come to this page direct from a search engine, please check the date at the top to make sure it isn’t months out of date by the time you see it.

Furniture 123: bigger range, improved service, double discounts

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:12 GMT

Here’s some news from the furniture retailer Furniture123 - which we’ve featured on MyBathroomFinder from the beginning thanks to its striking and original range of bathroom cabinets.

That range has recently expanded quite dramatically - where once you’d shop here for a particular type of antique look, now there is a wide selection of contemporary styles instead.

For instance, if you’re looking for either white furniture or wood with white accents, this is a great place to start. We suggest checking out the Fresh and Elegance ranges - both discounted at time of writing. If you’re looking for lighter wood, check out the Maxus range.

If your tastes run to something a bit more rustic, try the Campana range in pine. If a distinctive wood effect in your bathroom appeals, try the nicely contemporary Malta or the striking Splash in dark beech. Other hot picks for this style include Balto - our personal favourite - and the darker Cuba.

And it’s not just bathroom furniture. This retailer also sells linen baskets and storage.

Furniture 123 has also launched a next-day delivery service on some of its best-selling ranges which it says is proving extremely popular, and which is due to be extended in the coming weeks - check the website for details.

And here’s what it has to say about another new scheme in the works: “For six days a week over the next couple of months we are also going to be running a regular series of Double Discount Sales, allowing customers to save an extra 5 per cent off our usual sale prices.”

Definitely one to keep an eye on - for bathroom furniture and, dare we say it, all your other rooms too… Find details of current Double Discount offers on this retailer’s site.

Screwfix: this week's bathroom offers

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:58 GMT

A couple more deals that are worth bringing to your attention from Screwfix this week - and they’re both on radiators:

Save up to 20 per cent on Flomasta Convector Radiators - a large selection of products to choose from in this retailer’s comprehensive range of conventional and designer radiators. Featuring stylish design and exceptional heat output.
A third off a curved chrome towel radiator plus free TRV pack - a stylish curved ladder radiator complete with valve. Was &ound;149.99, now &ound;99.99, dimemsions 1022mm x 500mm.

Both these offers are valid until November 10 this year.

M&S launches Win Weekend promotion

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:57 GMT

Want the chance to win some fantastic freebies courtesy of M&S? Read on…

From tomorrow it’s Win Weekend on this retailer’s website. And that means customers spending just &ound;20 or more between September 19 and 21 will be in line to receive a prize or discount.

So, how does it work? Make a qualifying purchase online and you will receive a ticket with your dispatched order. That ticket means you are in the running for one of more than 10,000 cracking prizes.

Here’s a selection:

&ound;1,000 shopping spree with a personal styling session
&ound; 200 shopping spree
&ound;50, &ound;20 and &ound;10 gift vouchers
A bouquet of flowers delivered every month for a year
A case of wine delivered every month for a year
Wine and chocolates (instant redeem in-store)

And if that’s not enough of an incentive, M&S tells us that all customers spending &ound;20 or more who do not win one of the prizes will still get &ound;5 off their next shop over &ound;35 in store.

How to take part? Well, you could always pop along to the website and check out its bathroom section or its special offers page…

Screwfix: last-chance deals on offer

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:34 GMT

A quick post to keep you up to date with some last-chance deals at Screwfix - special offers that will be ending in the next few days:

Chrome O-Profile Towel Radiator – steel construction with a high-quality chrome-plated finish. &ound;55.99 - save 20 per cent until September 22.
Erbauer Tile Cutter – with a conveniently-sized table that is tiltable for many applications. Save &ound;15, now &ound;29.99 until September 22.

See all Screwfix best deals here >>

Exclusive: money off at the Big Bathroom Shop

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:32 GMT

This offer is no longer current and the discount code cannot be used any more - sorry for any disappointment.

Our friends at the Big Bathroom Shop have been kind enough to offer us an exclusive coupon code, especially for MyBathroomFinder readers.

Use it and you can get a five per cent discount on all this retailer’s products before October 31. So, what’s on offer?

Its pitch is that great design doesn’t have to cost a fortune and it aims to help customers source designs that combine style, quality and value.

Its range includes bathroom and showerbath suites from Milano, Vitra, Twyford and Balterley, as well as a wide selection of shower enclosures and packages.

It stocks showers by Deva, Grohe and Hudson Reed, among others. And, to get your bathroom look just right, you can shop for taps, towel rails, furniture and accessories.

There’s also a welcome range of accessible bathroom and care products - something that not many general bathroom retailers stock.

Visit the Big Bathroom Shop website here >>

Plenty of things to shop for. So, how do you claim your exclusive MyBathroomFinder discount?

Enter the code MYBATHROOMFINDER3110 when prompted at the checkout - and it will be deducted automatically.

B&Q: this week's bathroom deals

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:24 GMT

So, what’s going on at B&Q this week?

Well, the DIY giant has been in touch to let us know that its best-selling Aquabi bathroom furniture range is available from &ound;69, usually delivered within one week.

More information on the Aquabi range here >>

It is also offering 40 per cent off selected bathrooms and shower enclosures until September 25.

View the bathroom and shower range here >>

You can get 40 per cent off selected taps during the same period.

View the tap range here >>

And its new bathrooms range allows you to mix and match components from different collections for a truly individual effect.

Check out Bathroom Collections here >>

Last but not least is Tileloc waterproof flooring, the perfect way to finish off your new bathroom.

View the Tileloc range here >>

Happy shopping!