Monday, November 14, 2011

Have New Bathroom Installed by Skilled Bathroom Fitters London

On 2 June, the Duke of Edinburgh opened Thames Water’s new desalination plant and the first in the UK. The Thames Gateway Water Treatment Works has the capacity to provide drinkable water for one million Londoners in times of drought. The plant works by forcing water from the Thames through very fine membranes to remove the salt. In an energy efficient move, water will only be extracted when the tide is on the way out and is a third less salty than when on the way in. The plant also runs on biodiesel which gives it good green credentials.

The desalination plant will only work in times of water shortage but with the population of London expecting to grow by 700,000 in the next ten years and with rainfall around London only just meeting existing demand; the plant is expected to be called on with increasing frequency over the next decade.

So, with this additional water resource, is it time to rush out and install a new bathroom? It is true that having a quick shower in the morning enhances your energy levels and leaves you better equipped to face the day. Alternatively what could be better than a relaxing soak in a bath in the evening to soothe away the work stresses? Whether shower or bath, what matters most is that the room is clean, elegant and somewhere you want to be. Don’t underestimate the effect that carefully chosen bathroom lighting can have.

Professional bathroom installers are expert at helping you to make the most of the available space, whether you are looking for bathroom fitting London or a shower room or even a wet room. It is well worth consulting them at an early stage as they will be able to help you realise your dream room. Whilst, with a few exceptions, you won’t need planning permission to install a new bathroom, you may need building regulations and your installer will also be able to advise you on this. They will also be able to manage your project from start to finish including bathroom design, electrics, plumbing and tiling. They can also source your bathroom fixtures for you.

Wet rooms are popular nowadays but unfortunately some buildings just aren’t suitable. For a proper wet room, you need all round tiling, including tiling on the floor which has to slope to a drainage point. The upstairs floor boards and joists in some houses aren’t built to remain as rigid as a wet room needs. There are ways around this problem but they can be expensive. If you are lucky enough to be able to install a wet room then consider adding the final touch of luxury with underfloor heating.

If you opt for a bathroom or shower room, one of the keys to relaxation is to keep it as uncluttered as possible and not go overboard on the bathroom accessories. Of course, Londoners need to find skilled bathroom fitters London. If you already have one room with a bath then ask yourself how often you use it and whether you do need a second one. However, don’t go for a shower on the basis of water saving as a power shower generally uses more water than a bath.

Finally, don’t worry about the quality of the water if the desalination plant does come into use. After all, the earliest records of filtering water to purify it date back to 2000 BC and technology has come a long way since then.


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Have New Bathroom Installed by Skilled Bathroom Fitters London

On 2 June, the Duke of Edinburgh opened Thames Water’s new desalination plant and the first in the UK. The Thames Gateway Water Treatment Works has the capacity to provide drinkable water for one million Londoners in times of drought. The plant works by forcing water from the Thames through very fine membranes to remove the salt. In an energy efficient move, water will only be extracted when the tide is on the way out and is a third less salty than when on the way in. The plant also runs on biodiesel which gives it good green credentials.

The desalination plant will only work in times of water shortage but with the population of London expecting to grow by 700,000 in the next ten years and with rainfall around London only just meeting existing demand; the plant is expected to be called on with increasing frequency over the next decade.

So, with this additional water resource, is it time to rush out and install a new bathroom? It is true that having a quick shower in the morning enhances your energy levels and leaves you better equipped to face the day. Alternatively what could be better than a relaxing soak in a bath in the evening to soothe away the work stresses? Whether shower or bath, what matters most is that the room is clean, elegant and somewhere you want to be. Don’t underestimate the effect that carefully chosen bathroom lighting can have.

Professional bathroom installers are expert at helping you to make the most of the available space, whether you are looking for bathroom fitting London or a shower room or even a wet room. It is well worth consulting them at an early stage as they will be able to help you realise your dream room. Whilst, with a few exceptions, you won’t need planning permission to install a new bathroom, you may need building regulations and your installer will also be able to advise you on this. They will also be able to manage your project from start to finish including bathroom design, electrics, plumbing and tiling. They can also source your bathroom fixtures for you.

Wet rooms are popular nowadays but unfortunately some buildings just aren’t suitable. For a proper wet room, you need all round tiling, including tiling on the floor which has to slope to a drainage point. The upstairs floor boards and joists in some houses aren’t built to remain as rigid as a wet room needs. There are ways around this problem but they can be expensive. If you are lucky enough to be able to install a wet room then consider adding the final touch of luxury with underfloor heating.

If you opt for a bathroom or shower room, one of the keys to relaxation is to keep it as uncluttered as possible and not go overboard on the bathroom accessories. Of course, Londoners need to find skilled bathroom fitters London. If you already have one room with a bath then ask yourself how often you use it and whether you do need a second one. However, don’t go for a shower on the basis of water saving as a power shower generally uses more water than a bath.

Finally, don’t worry about the quality of the water if the desalination plant does come into use. After all, the earliest records of filtering water to purify it date back to 2000 BC and technology has come a long way since then.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Is cleaning your house a chore?

Back in Medieval times, instead of saying that people would take a turn at work they would take a cerr. Over time the English language evolved so that by the 16th century the word had changed to be char or chare. In particular this word became associated with taking a turn at cleaning and the title charwoman came into common use. A charwoman was traditionally someone who was not part of the main household but came in to the home on a regular basis to give a hand with the heavier cleaning.

Although the title charwoman first appeared in the sixteenth century it was used sparingly at first. However by the time of Charles Dickens, charwoman was appearing regularly as an occupation on the census. The reputation of the charwoman was probably slightly tarnished by the fact that A Christmas Carol includes a scene where the charwoman, the laundress and the undertaker all try and sell items that they have taken from Scrooge’s house, with the charwoman selling his bed curtains, his blankets and nightshirt. By the beginning of the 1900s the term charwoman was starting to die out but another version of the word cerr, a chore, was in common use and is still with us today. Whatever the term, cerr, char or chore; sometimes you need help to keep your house clean.

I heard carpet cleaning London experts saying that even vacuum-cleaning isn’t sufficient for removing all the dirt and stains from the fabric layer. You know the temperature in London; during the winter when moist the dust mites not only get into deeper parts but also make it difficult to erase them by sticking hard. For London carpet cleaning that’s why, the carpet needs to be soaked first and harsh stains and spills are to be blotted out.

We are all so busy nowadays juggling work, family, exercise and hobbies that domestic cleaning can either become a choreor can be neglected. Getting professional help from a domestic cleaner could be the answer. Let’s start by breaking a myth. Cleaners don’t have to be employed every day, they don’t even have to be employed each week. If you can cope with the lighter cleaning and dusting then there is nothing wrong in employing a cleaner once a month to do a full scrub and polish. Of course, arranging a weekly clean usually works out to be more cost effective in the long run because your cleaner will keep on top of all those regular dirt pockets.

Just to take one example of how a cleaner can help. A working mother that we know found that the only time she had to clean the bathroom was when her children were in the bath and she was keeping an eye on them. That meant that whilst the rest of the bathroom was clean, the bath was getting dirtier and dirtier. She finally employed a cleaner for a couple of hours a week. As a result, her bathroom and whole house are clean and she has more time and energy to spend with the children.

So if Carpet cleaning has become a chore, whether you use a cleaner or a charwoman, there is an answer.

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http://www.cleanerlondon.com/services/carpet-cleaning-london.php

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Buying British or English Food Online

I am an ex-pat living abroad South Africa to be more precise and I have been buying English food online for a few years now (thank God) I know some of you think South Africa is very modern now and why should I feel the need to order some English food here to my new home, but I live is a fairly remote part of South Africa and anyway they don’t go mad for English food here so I can’t even get everything I want from Johannesburg and as I say it is a little rural to say the least. I do love it here though and the weather is brilliant for but sometimes I miss some of the British food I used to enjoy whilst living in England (Portsmouth to be exact). You have to be a little careful when you buy any food online as I have been conned a few times, what with non delivery or out-of-date products but I can buy British food online now with confidence now I have found the British Online Supermarket website – brilliant stuff, these fellas are based in the Untied Kingdom and send food all round the world to very exotic places, as they have told me, even more so than rural South Africa. So if you want good old blighty food then gives these guys a try they are brilliant and I always have no problems with my orders.
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Climbing Frames – So Many To Choose From!

Hello all – I know some people write all sorts of funny topics / themes in blogs and what I like about blogs and forums is just that – it’s a window into someone’s mind, what they are thinking or doing at any given time in their lives. Anyway on to the subject I want to talk about or indeed blog about, so I decided that a play system or climbing frame would be good for the children during the summer months, ok you say no problem with that I guess we are still with you so far, and well yes because of the great number of different selections and makes of climbing frames out there in the internet market place. I mean it; it has taken me five weeks, yes five weeks! to research all the different types of trampolines, climbing frames and play systems, which are the safest ones or should I invest a little more money and get a bigger one? so that the children won’t get bored. Well, I took the leap and gave a couple of the companies a telephone call, and I have to say one came out on top – Rainbow Play Systems seem to really listen to my needs and they made sure I was happy with their service and their product. I really value good customer service at all times and feel that I should always let people know when a good company provides it.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Clothes Shopping Is Fantastic

Now I like a good blog like the rest of them and I have plenty of blog sites I contribute to but this one is personal! I have a confession to make - I simply love designer clothes, fashion, clothes TV shows and realty TV shows about designer clothes of the clothing industry like Britains next top model. I should’ve have gone into the fashion business but instead I became a solicitor, yes I know a bit different from anything to do with fashion or the ‘industry’ but we all have to make our money the best way we know how and to match our skills. Anyway I love buying clothes in shops and online but in particular buying designer clothes online, there is also a quick link to my favourite site (I thought I would be subtle because I hate loads of plugs in a blog) however, I must say (now plugging) the choice is amazing and the styles and fabrics you can buy – you never see the kind of things you see in the normal shops as you do online and what’s best of all is you can get them for less money than normal prices. You can shop about sitting on your sofa and you can compare prices and delivery charges in the comfort of your own home, lovely.

Great Fashion Jewellery!

Great fashion and costume jewellery is hard to come by, well for me anyway, although the interweb or is it tinternet? has increased the choice dramatically and value you can get is amazing, and even shopping around is easier but still it is hard to find good jewellery that you want to wear, expensive or not, whether its fashion jewellery or expensive pieces of jewellery you are after you still need to sift through a lot of sites before you get to the really nice jewellery online. But all is not lost at all by quite a long way, I have found a few great sites that really are above the rest – one is Chic Fashion Jewellery, this site is great really set out well and it is very easy to find products and they have some great designs on their site. With the risk of sounding like an advertisement for the site I will stop right now, oh and they have great customer services, right that’s it for now I will definitely stop this shameless advertising of a site. The point is shop about on the internet to find the best deal, they won’t necessarily be the cheapest as you have to factor in the entire experience when buying anything online including jewellery and in my experience the best sites are the ones that offer the complete package indeed.