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If you're in the market for a new dishwasher, the chances are you're not going to pay through the nose for the first one you see. But before you hit the search engines to see what you can unearth, it'd pay to pocket this voucher code from Curry's which will give you an extra 10% discount on any free standing dishwasher purchased online.

Click here for more information on Curry's range of free standing dishwashers - and enter the code AWDISH10 to make sure yours comes with that discount.

If your dishwasher is in need of repair or your new one needs to be installed, search for Domestic Appliance Repair / Installation in the ProblemSolved directory.

Portable barbeques rarely live up to their name - they're awkward to carry, too hot to handle and offer enough surface area for a button mushroom and not a lot more. Or so we thought until we came across the Son of Hibachi barbeque - an ingenious fold away barbeque, which comes with a heatproof carry case and two generously sized grills. Throw self-cleaning technology and a start up time of just 7 minutes onto the kebab skewer and you've got the makings of quite a feast. And no product like this would be complete without a cheesy, American infomercial - Mum and Dad Hibachi must be so proud...

What's more, you can claim a 5% discount on the Son of Hibachi barbeque (normally £69) by entering the code AOFF5 when you reach the checkout at I Want One of Those.com

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A recent study showed a whopping 40 per cent of adults suffer from moderate back pain, much of it due to bad posture. A memory foam mattress could be the answer. Its asthma friendly, visco-elastic material ensures your bodyweight is evenly distributed and correctly supported, helping to eliminate postural problems. www.mymemorymattress.co.uk stocks a huge variety of sizes and styles, with up to 65 per cent off high street prices. What's more, it is offering all readers an extra 5% off. Just enter the code M150 on its website before 30th April 2008.

As April and its unpredictable showers approach, why not make the one you can control as chic as possible? This bi-folding door from Roman Ltd is perfect for city pads as it opens inwards, maximising space so even the smallest of bathrooms can accommodate a stylish shower enclosure.

Roman ltd stocks everything you need to create a stunning contemporary wetroom, and is offering readers the chance to win its Orbital Bi-fold door, a Side Panel (if required) and a tray of choice (worth £1150). To enter text ‘ROMAN’ followed by your name to 87233 (texts cost 50p plus your standard network rate). Or visit www.homesandproperty/co.uk/offers to enter for free before 9 April 08.

A world away from commercial mass production, the owners of Coldharbour Trading travel extensively throughout Turkey to find completely original rugs and kilims. No two of its pieces are ever the same. It is also offers a very handy ‘try before you buy’ service, enabling you to take home any rug and see it in your home before making a decision.

And from now until 30 April it is offering 20 per cent off all carpets. To claim visit www.coldharbourtrading.co.uk or its Haslemere showroom, quoting code ES1.

Posners is one of London’s leading independent flooring stores, boasting three generations of trade experience. It genuinely does have something for every room and everyone, stocking carpets, vinyls, laminates, and hardwoods, and what’s more, all at trade prices.

New to the store for spring is the Admonter range of extra wide thermo-treated Oak planks. Made from wood processed in  the  Benedictine Abbey of Admont in Austria, using 900 year-old methods, these pieces are up to 325 wide and 5m long and certainly built to last, but just in case, they all come with a 30 year guarantee. The thermal treatment used not only results in a beautiful finish, but reduces swelling, shrinkage and movement due to natural forces in the wood. And for added eco-points, all timbers are FSC PEFC certified.
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dmonter flooring is available in five styles, and as an exclusive offer, Posners are offering 10 per cent off the entire range until may-day bank holiday (5 May). To claim, just mention this offer when visiting Posners the Floor Store, 35A -37 Fairfax Road, London NW6, calling 0207 625 8899 or logging on to www.posnersfloorstore.co.uk.

Warmer weather and foreign holidays have inspired a new passion for al fresco dining in Britain, making an awning a sound investment this summer. Something of a torch bearer in this area, Appeal Group offers a huge range of awnings with a number of high tech extra benefits. Automatically extending or retracting according to the weather, the awnings are water resistant, UV protected and available with eco-friendly infrared heaters as well as lighting solutions. Prices start from £2500 but this price includes a consultation and free installation. Call 0800 975 5757 or visit www.appealawnings.com

As spring-cleaning fever firmly takes hold, the braver amongst you may even consider clearing out your wardrobe and sorting through your shoes. If so, these stackable, crystal clear shoe-draws from STORE could be just the thing to transform a chaotic cupboard into a high-heeled heaven. And at just £24 for five, even those with a collection to rival Carrie Bradshaw's will be able to afford a clutter-free closet.

Visit STORE www.aplaceforeverything.co.uk for more details and to check out hundreds of handy storage solutions.

After the storms we’ve had this week, warm settled weather seems like a vague and distant memory. In fact, next week marks the official start of spring, and if you want to gear up for a beautiful summer garden it’s good to put in some groundwork now.

Wickes has won the accolade of 'UK's favourite DIY store' in the Customer Satisfaction Index 2008. You can pop into your local branch, or browse the 3500 products available online – and there’s free next day delivery on orders over £45.

With a 40% Easter sale on garden tools and accessories, there’s even more reason to don your gardening gloves and pick up a spade on the forthcoming bank holiday weekend.

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It might be the end of February, but the Emporio Home Winter Sale is still going strong, with huge savings off leather and fabric sofas, solid wood cabinets, dining room, and bedroom furniture.

A well-known and respected name in the furnishing business, Emporio has built a reputation based upon good quality, fair prices and a choice of styles and designs. This solid wood Finchley Oak dining table extends from 1.4m to 1.8m and comes with six wood or supersuede chairs – and it is currently reduced from £2,086 to just £875.

And from Thursday 28 February to Sunday 2 March, Emporio Home is taking another 10 per cent off the sale prices, with readers entitled to claim a further 5 per cent off on presentation of this offer. Just visit Emporio’s Tottenham Street W1, Watford, St Albans, Bromley, Locksbottom, Hersham, Farnham and Reading showrooms. For full details, visit http://www.emporio-home.co.uk/

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What with the Brits, the Oscars and the Baftas, celebrity fever has hit town. A lesser known celebrity favourite, Norris Bedding has been making mattresses in its Camberwell workshops since 1947. Using traditional methods, it has, over this time, inspired several Hollywood A listers to come knocking at its door. And, until 15 April 08, Norris Bedding is offering readers the chance to sleep like the stars with a 20 per cent discount off everything in store - this means that 4.6ft divan beds with 9" depth mattresses come down from £1,080 to just £864. Just call 020 8311 8625 mentioning this offer or visit Norris Bedding at the new address Unit 2, Belvedere Business Park, Crabtree Manorway South , Belvedere, DA17 6AH. http://www.norrisbedding.co.uk/

Having started its life in London’s East End over 120 years ago, Abbotts is a company with some heavy weight history and experience. Still very much a family business, this reputable flooring company continues to operate from its original site, but now occupies an impressive 400 metres square of showroom space, stretched over two floors.

Its team can offer a full measuring and estimating service for all types of flooring. Rubber, linoleum, vinyl, laminate, wood and carpet are supplied by well-known manufacturers including Brintons, Crucial Trading, Dalsouple, Amtico and Pergo, plus many more. It can also supply and install made to measure curtains and Luxaflex blinds, and can advise in your choice of colour and style.

And as a special offer to readers, Abbotts is offering a free standard underlay (worth £4 per square metre) on selected carpets, plus 10 per cent off any blind. Just mention this offer before the end of March. Call 0800 716 783 to arrange an appointment. http://www.abbottsflooring.co.uk/

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If last week’s Brit Awards have got you in the mood for loud music, you might first spare a thought for your neighbours with a call to Capital Soundproofing Ltd. Expert sound proofers for floors, walls and ceilings, it uses ‘state of the art’ acoustic materials to tailor make noise reduction systems that will reduce sound nuisance by up to a massive 80 per cent. And you needn’t worry about any mess left behind - Capital Sound Proofing Ltd has a full team of tradespeople on hand to ensure that, once the job is done, your pad is returned to its former glory. For a free evaluation survey and quotation, call 020 8671 7896, 07900 602 332 or email http://Robert.sorrell1@btinternet.com/. Readers booking a job before 31 March will also be given a 5 per cent discount off materials (priced anywhere from £2-300 to £2-3,000).

The furniture at Jako Interiors is of the highest design and quality, which suggests it should be expensive, so £595 for this fabric covered armchair with polished steel legs comes as a pleasant surprise. Better yet, there is a 10 per cent discount across the range for readers. Just mention this offer when calling 01424 425 794 before 31 March 08. http://www.jakointeriors.com/

If the good weather has inspired a drive out to the country this weekend, it is worth planning your route around Drummonds Architectural Antiques architectural sale, which continues until 29 February. Sale items include antique brassware, doors, windows, fireplaces as well as planters, cisterns, garden statues and furniture. There is something to suit most budgets with stone urns such as these reduced from £5,500 to £4,150 for the pair, or smaller ticket items such as its Tulip Urns, down in price from £385 to £340.  A rare opportunity to buy quality antiques at a discount. Drummonds, The Kirkpatrick Buildings, 25 London Road, Surrey, GU26 6AB, 01428 609 444. http://www.drummonds-arch.co.uk/

The best thing to hail from Nottinghamshire since Robin Hood, OUTASIGHT is a small family business, specialising in a highly novel, patented and good looking alternative to your standard shower curtain.

Guaranteed not to leak or go mouldy, the OUTASIGHT shower screen consists of a neat (silver or white) box, which attaches to the wall and pivots open to reveal a retractable shower curtain. The curtain covers 80 per cent of your bath allowing for a large showering area, and also helps to avoid those slippy wet floors - the cause of many an unfortunate accident.
It is reassuring to know too that as an entirely British company, your shower screen hasn’t been halfway around the world before coming to rest in your bathroom.

As a special offer to readers, OUTASIGHT is offering the shower screen for £150 instead of the usual £199.99 until 29th February 08. Just quote ES27 when emailing sales@calmtouch.co.uk. To find out more, call 01777 870 125 or visit www.calmtouch.eu

If you don’t have the room for a games room, and you’re a fan of pool, www.simplypool.co.uk offers a fantastically well-made range of pool tables, which convert in seconds to a range of equally stylish dining tables. Its Majestic square legged model features two hardwood legs with decorative flutes, a hardwood veneered two-piece top, and 100 per cent pure wool cloth – available in a choice of colours. The table comes complete with balls, cues and triangle and is usually priced at £1,295; but there is a 10 per cent discount on this and the Sorento table (£995). Just call 0161 626 4333 mentioning this offer before 29 February 08. Visit www.simplypool.co.uk or www.pooltablefactory.co.uk

If that Christmas bonus is burning a hole in your pocket, why not put it to good use? A lasting investment, a new kitchen will add value to your property and give your home a new lease of life for 2008. A great source for bargains, Elite Tiles and Interiors sells a fantastic range of Italian designed kitchens.

Operating out of its huge warehouse in Hendon, Elite sources directly, offering a wide choice of classic, traditional and modern lacquered kitchens in a variety of colours. It can subsequently offer excellent prices – some of the best around for the quality available.

Better yet, as part of a special offer to Homes & Property readers, it is extending its January sale until 29 February 08, offering up to 60 per cent of kitchen units and a free Bosch warming drawer (worth £350) with all kitchens over £2,500.

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In terms of quality and elegance, you just can’t beat hardwood shutters. The UK’s premier shutter company, Shutterly Fabulous offers an excellent selection of shutters, along with an unrivalled design and installation service.

At Shutterly Fabulous, each part of the shutter panel and frame is coated in a UV protective paint to resist fading, whilst the wood used for manufacture is kiln dried to ensure no warping occurs. And, you can take heart that all shutters are made from premium grade solid hardwoods such as Yellow Poplar or Elm. Worth a little extra in the long run as genuine wood not only ensures a smooth, consistent grain, but is also a guarantee of added longevity. Shutters are available in a wide range of Farrow & Ball-inspired whites and stains, and are installed directly by in-house carpenters.

As a special offer, Shutterly Fabulous is offering its hardwood shutters for £230 instead of the usual £270 per square metre (including installation and VAT) – the same price that you’d pay for the nasty MDF variety elsewhere. To claim, just call 0845 017 8980 mentioning this offer before 29 February 08. www.shutterlyfabulous.com

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Screwfix.com has recently listed a limited amount of clearance stock on its website for selected items.

It’s a handy place to pick up a quick bargain on kitchen and bathroom accessories, power tools and electrical items. This Milwaukee All Purpose Saw is on sale at £329.00 (down from £429.00).

Screwfix is the UK's largest direct and online supplier of trade tools, accessories and hardware products.

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www.whatdoidowiththis.com is a website that encourages traders to sell surplus stock online, rather than throw it away. Not only does this get the green thumbs up by helping to reduce landfill, it also helps the consumers buy quantities of materials that are usually only sold in bulk.

The site has a very simple layout, and it’s easy to browse for the types of materials that you’re looking for. If you can’t find what you’re after, you can place a request.

Buying kitchens direct from the manufacturer has its perks - namely discounts to the tune of up to 70% on high street prices. A company which offers just that is the appropriately named Kitchens Direct, which offers a quality range of contemporary and traditional kitchen systems at highly affordable prices. Better still, in spite of the no frills price tags, Kitchens Direct ensures that no compromises are made in customer service with free design surveys available nationwide. To book your free kitchen design survey or to order a brochure visit the Kitchens Direct website.

With Christmas just around the corner and the New Year knocking at our door, we just can’t afford to have disruptions around the house. But what about that decorating job that you desperately need to complete? Enter ECOS paints applied by the skilled hands of the Meticulous Touch team. No harmful paint smells (good news for the little ones), friendly to the environment and a strictly no mess, no fuss strategy.

The constant notion of being ‘green’ weighs heavily upon us these days, but Meticulous Touch is already setting a remarkable trend. In partnership with ECOS, this quality decorating company is presenting new and existing clients with an exclusive offer for those who want to help reduce their carbon footprint. They will give a 10% discount off every decorating project when you enlist their services and choose to use the award winning paints from ECOS. Solvent free, non-toxic and completely organic, ECOS are extremely environmentally friendly; you can rest assured that your not only going ‘green’, but you’re also guaranteeing your home is allergen and toxic free. And that’s certainly something to take comfort in.

Based in South London, Meticulous Touch are an independent family run, domestic painting and decorating company- well established and always with their client’s best interests and details at heart. For further information, check out their entry on www.problemsolved.co.uk and give Samuel a call. Alternatively you can email the team and let them know your requirements (info@meticuloustouch.co.uk or samuelcharles@meticuloustouch.co.uk) and they will come back to you within the working day. A first class, premium service- we here at ProblemSolved certainly give them our stamp of approval.

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Competitively priced carpets are available all year round from Gilt Edge Carpets, so it rarely needs sales. A family company with a wealth of knowledge, it provides free advice and an expert planning, estimating and fitting service. Choose from wool, velvets, Seagrass, Jute – even Bamboo or Paper. It can also offer Vinyl, Lino, Rubber or Laminate flooring at prices starting from as little as £10 per square metre. This Sisal Stripes range (from The Alternative Flooring Company) is priced at £31.15 per square metre (inc.vat) and there’s a 25 per cent discount across the range for readers. Just call 020 7731 2588 or visit 255 New Kings Road, SW6 mentioning this offer. Giltedgecarpets.co.uk
 

There is no doubt in many people’s minds that Christmas is the most expensive and often the most stressful time of year. So in my option, anything which gives you and your wallet a little breathing space is always highly welcomed.

Providing such a rest bite is Robert Dyas which is offering free delivery on all orders placed over £50 before the 9th September. Now, I know it’s not wining lottery but as they say count the pennies and the pounds will follow, but really any excuse to prevent wadding through the Christmas crowds this year is the ultimate welcomed bonus. Everything for the home and garden, DIY products and domestic appliances, Robert Dyas will have something to suit all tastes. So to see what they have on offer and reap the benefits of free delivery, click here to visit RobertDyas.co.uk.

This week from Northern Tool & Equipment’s Christmas discounts, up for grabs is a Makita 18V Combi Drill for only £119.99, a saving of £50 from its usual retail price. A great gift for DIYers of all levels and experience, the drill also comes with an extra 2 x 2.0 Ah Ni-CAD batteries, a 27 piece quad driver bit set and free delivery direct from the manufacturer in approx. 2 working days. An easily sorted and much appreciated Christmas present, its perfect for any one of your handy men or lady relatives.

To read more about the specifications of the drill and information concerning the offer click here.

To see the other Christmas discounts on offer, click here to visit Northern Tool & Equipment.co.uk

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If your bathroom is looking a little tired and could benefit from a small face lift, take a look at the current sale offerings at Bathroom Heaven.com.

Shower enclosures and bath units to taps and accessories, Bathroom Heaven is offering up to 40% off selected items in their current sale. Something which really caught my eye is their discounted range of contemporary bathroom basins which includes a selection of colour glass bowls. Whether placed on a vanity unit or suspended in air, these bowls will certainly add a wow factor to any bathroom and with a price tag accompanied with a 40% discount, they certainly won’t cause your bank manger to break into a sweat either. So to see the range of colours available and all the other offers in stock, click here to visit Bathroom Heaven.com.

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Based in South East London, but delivering nationwide, Plumbitall is a bathroom specialist offering a wide range of bathroom suites and plumbing equipment. Because it buys directly from the manufacturer, it can offer highly competitive prices, selling freestanding baths from just £299, heated towel rails from £35 and shower enclosures from £115. This Thames Comet four-piece suite is currently reduced from £458 to just £229. Call 0845 241 0509 or visit Plumbitall.com for more.