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Sales are great things and more often than not you will pick up a good bargain but remember, do not always be drawn in by the big bold red writing and promises of reductions. An example of when it’s not quite as good as it first seems, look carefully at the below sales prices available at Furniture123.co.uk ’s mattress clearance sale.

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The very idea of moving home is sufficient to raise a large number of pulses so it comes as no surprise it is considered one of the most stressful experience of modern day life. Here to provide a much needed helping hand is Moveme.com, a website specifically designed to help take the stress and hassle out of moving home.

With a personalized MovePlanner calendar set up according to your exact move day, Moveme.com will not only assign tasks to certain days to help keep you on track it also gives you access to all the letters, documents and telephone numbers required for your move such as credit card and utility providers, applications for parking permits in your new area to Royal mail forwarding forms and change of address documents. There are printable “Handy Hints” and “Move Day Hit Lists” for the golden day itself plus a list of recommended suppliers offering relevant services at discounted prices. What’s more all of this and a few extras too are all available for free when you sign up! Moveme.com really can help save you time, money and your sanity so when it comes to moving home I strongly advise you to visit Moveme.com for more information.

A garden makeover doesn’t have to cost the earth, and, as with home improvements, a little can go a long way. A cost, time and effort effective way of updating the look of your garden, Border Stone offers a wide range of different stones including pebbles, cobbles, chippings, slate and more. Whilst edging stones can offer an excellent way to give borders, lawns or paths definition, larger rockery stones are a great way to build water features. At the same time, smaller polished pebbles or slate provide a low maintenance way to keep large areas or pathways looking neat. Prices start at £3.50 per 200 unit pack. To find out more about Border Stone’s range of products, call 01938 570 375 or go online at Borderstone.co.uk.

A family run business that has grown in reputation and strength, BoundaryBathrooms.co.uk has now become one of the most respected companies in its field. Due to its large buying power, it can offer excellent discounts for direct supply of a wide range of top brand bathroom products – each carefully selected for their quality and value for money. 

At BoundaryBathrooms.co.uk, each saving is passed onto customers and, as a result, it has built up a loyal customer base - a first port of call for those looking for showers, Airbaths, whirlpools or steam cubicles.
This GL30s Steam Shower features a whole host of special functions including a stereo and even eight massage jets for the ultimate bath time luxury. Usually priced at £2,999, as a special offer to Really Useful readers, BoundaryBathrooms.co.uk is offering it for just £995.

To buy it at a discount, just quote 'EVE' when ordering by phone (0845 009 9545) or online at Boundary Bathrooms.co.uk before 22nd August 2007.

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After the summer we’ve had, you’d be forgiven for feeling a little sun-deprived. But there is a way to be prepared next time a stretch of grey days gets you down, and that’s with this Sun Jar (£19.95) from Firebox. Equipped with a solar cell, battery and LED lights, this traditional-looking frosted glass container allows you collect sunlight. Just leave it by a window to collect energy; when darkness falls, it will provide you with a warm, ambient glow literally “stolen” from the sun. Next week: chasing rainbows. Call 0844 922 1010 or visit Firebox.com

You often hear stories of builders who won’t finish small jobs, such as adding that second coat of paint, or hanging up a rail – and it’s no surprise to hear that there are tradespeople out there charging extortionate amounts for these basic tasks. A Fulham-based outfit covering most of London, The Handy Squad is fully equipped to deal with all kinds of jobs and is upfront about its charges (£40 for first half hour and £25 per half hour after). Unlike so many companies in the service industry, it will also arrange a specific time to come round, so you don’t have to hang around all day. Available 8am-9pm. Call 0800-0 12 12 12. Handysquad.com

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Here are just some of the tradespeople you have recommended this week:

• D.R.S Roofing, David Smith has been in the roofing business for 32 years and conducts a very high standard of workmanship. Based in W London, covering all London. Call David on 07956 839
• Dampcure/Woodcure 30 Ltd, expert family-run business specialising in all aspects of timber preservation and damp proofing. Based in Hertfordshire, covering anywhere throughout London and the home counties. Call 01923 663 322 or visit Dampcure Woodcure.com.
• Leigh-Ann Steele Interior Design, professional and creative home staging and interior design company for over 6 years. Based in SW London, covering all London. Call on 07815 750 970 or visit Lasid.co.uk
• A B M Services, Sean Keeling is a specialist in interior refurbishment from bathroom installation to plastering to carpentry and all inbetween. Based in NW London and covering all London. Call Sean on 07747 605677 or email him at seankeeling1@hotmail.com

I've just discovered The Wooden Gifts co.com and fallen in love with its range of charming hand-painted wooden boxes. Whilst sunflower patterned tissue boxes (£20.40) help mask the unsightly cardboard of a branded tissue box, the Rome Rose decorated business card boxes (£12.30) make an attractive table-top ornament and offer a handy way to keep track of good restaurants and bars around London and the world. There are many more florally designed boxes to be found here - for pencils, necklaces, sewing kits and more. Call 01233 639 439.The Wooden Gifts co.com

When the sun does finally decide to show its face this summer, I for one, will be celebrating with a long picnic – and I wont’ be forgetting my favourite picnic accessory, the Steady Stick from Gilbert’s Food Equipment. Helping protect bottles, cans and glasses from the inevitable spillage, the Steady Stick will hold your drink above the grass, ensuring that your expensive Champagne or Chardonnay does not get spilt. Available in packs of two (approx £8.95). To find details of your nearest stockist, call 08452 300 681 or order online at Steadysticks.co.uk

As all weather garden and conservatory furniture goes, you’d be hard pushed to find better than at Sojag UK Ltd.

I would happily lay claim to any one of its furniture sets, but it was Sojag’s Expresso Marble table and six chairs (£2,770 inc. VAT) that really caught my eye. Combining traditional design and a subtle ornate patterning with contrasting earthy tones, it makes a chic yet understated impact on your front patio or terrace. If you’re after something more low key and versatile though, the Sorento set (£1,860 with cushions), made from synthetic rattan weave, is another good buy. And don’t forget to look up the Garden Rooms: versatile, attractive gazebos that offer year-round use, like an indoor room, except outdoors.

And Sojag is offering Really Useful readers a generous 30 per cent off these sets and its entire 2007 collection, plus a whopping 50 per cent off its 2006 collection. View the 2007 collection online Sojag Uk.com or call 0845 400 4321 to order a 2006 or 2007 catalogue. To claim your discount, just mention this offer before 15th October 2007. To buy 2006 & 2007 online visit rooms4gardens.co.uk. Please note: 30 per cent discounts only available via phone order. All prices include VAT & Delivery Mainland UK.

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There’s a whole host of attractive furniture, gifts and accessories at Gardeniron.co.uk – all created for the greater aesthetic good of your garden. Whilst you can find a tempting selection of stone decoration and more modern mesh furniture, its speciality lies in the collection of iron products – chairs, tables, planters and more ornamental pieces such as this Wall Deco Vase in rusty iron (£15) – which all bring a touch of the rustic and rural to even the most urban of gardens. Call 0800 0329 850 or visit Gardeniron.co.uk

Fancy a cheeky mojito? And no, I’m not talking about the cocktail. I’m referring to Cheekymojito.com – the art for outdoors online gallery. Launched last year, this provides limited edition canvases, especially designed for gardens and patios. Each bold, geometric and colourful design is named after a cocktail, and provides a great way to brighten up small urban spaces. Prices start at just £95 (inc. p&p) for a canvas measuring 100 x 40cm. Cheekymojito.com

An excellent example of what Fair Trade is really all about, Tearcraft works with 19 producers in ten countries including Bangladesh, Thailand and Peru. The idea is to give advice and assistance in costing, design, employment practice, production and marketing with the long-term goal being for producers to become self-sufficient businesses. In the mean time, we the consumers can snap up hand-crafted, elegant tables such as this Strawberry Table – a small shesham wood table with a glass gemstone art panel (£35) - with a clear conscience. Call 0870 220 3235 or visit Tearcraft.org

Jam spoons left in the jam pot inevitably result in a sticky handle, sticky fingers and a general sticky mess. It’s a small annoyance in the grand scheme of things, but tiresome nevertheless, which is why Baileys Home & Garden has come up with this curved spoon. Simple, yet effective, it allows you to hang the spoon over the edge of the jar, keeping the handle squeaky clean, and ensuring a flawless start to the day. Priced at £4.50. Call 01989 561 931 for mail order. Baileys Home and Garden.com

Ever had the sinking feeling that your favourite outfit is in the washing basket with no hope of being clean for the big night out? A worthy investment for people juggling a busy social life, this new Xpress Washing Machine from BEKO boosts three impressive timesaving cycles, including a 14 minute Xpress programme – invaluable for those last minute washing emergencies. With excellent energy ratings and low water consumption on a number of wash programmes, this is machine ideal for those looking to reduce their bills and the impact they have on the environment.

And BEKO is offering to give away an Xpress (worth £349) to each of two lucky Really Useful readers. For a chance to win, just send your contact details to Chinapa@mercieca.co.uk before Friday 24th August. The winners will be picked at random and contacted by email and by post. If you do not want your contact details to be kept by the company, write NO clearly after your name. Beko.co.uk/ 01923 818 121.