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Kitchen

The complete kitchen planning guide. Get the best advice on kitchen layouts, kitchen styles, materials, taps, sinks, appliances, lighting and plenty more.

Exhaust fans: size, speed and throughput

The size and speed of an exhaust fan can have an impact on its performance, but to choose a fan you also need to...

Exhaust fans

Kitchens and bathrooms can become very steamy and stuffy, and powered ventilation fans are an excellent way of providing fast, effective ventilation to these...
Unblocking a drain

How to unblock a drain

Blocked drains in your kitchen are no fun - but thankfully they're not too difficult to deal with. Read our guide on how to...
Types and styles of taps

Types and styles of taps

Taps can come in matching bathroom sets, but can also be mixed and matched to great effect. Picking the right taps for your home may...
Traps, drains and wastes

Traps, drains and wastes

Also called drains and plugholes, wastes are the grills through which water is drained as it leaves your bathroom. Find out what variations exist...
Traps, drains and wastes

How to clean and maintain taps and wastes

There's nothing worse than a leaky tap - except perhaps a dirty and leaking tap. Find out how to clean and maintain your fittings.     A...

Kitchen lighting

The lighting design in your kitchen will make a vast difference to how comfortable and safe it is, as well as to how good...

Where should hot water systems be installed?

The location of your hot water system significantly impacts its efficiency and responsiveness. Installing the system close to high-demand taps, such as those in the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry, reduces heat loss and ensures a quicker supply of hot water. This proximity allows the system to operate more effectively, as the water doesn't have to travel long distances through pipes.

Cold water diverters

A cold water diverter is a mechanical valve installed on a hot water line. It redirects the initial cold water, known as redwater, that sits in the pipe before hot water arrives. Instead of wasting this water down the drain, the diverter sends it to a greywater tank, a garden irrigation system, or back into the hot water storage system for reuse. These diverters work using water pressure and do not require electricity.
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