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Exposed Shower vs Concealed Shower System – Pros, Cons & Guide
Exposed Shower vs Concealed Shower System: What’s the Difference? An exposed shower system features all its plumbing and controls (valves, pipes, risers) visible on the bathroom wall. Typically, the shower valve and thermostatic controls are mounted on the wall surface, with pipes running externally. Common features: Valve and controls mounted on surface Visible pipework or…
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Looking for a new Kitchen Design – find out the latest trends in 2025
The kitchen isn’t just a place to cook, it’s the heart of the home. Whether you’re planning a full renovation or a simple refresh, great kitchen design can transform how you use your space. From clever storage solutions to timeless finishes, your choices should be both beautiful and functional. At JW McDonald Kitchens & Bathrooms,…
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Wall Hung Toilet vs Floor Standing Toilet?
Which Is Right for Your Bathroom? When renovating or installing a new bathroom toilet, one of the first big decisions is whether to go with a wall hung toilet or a floor standing toilet. Both styles have distinct installation requirements, costs, and design benefits. Let’s explore the differences and compare installation costs to help you…
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Why Avoid Old Bathroom Fittings & Benefits of Installing New Ones
Why Avoid Old Bathroom Fittings & Benefits of Installing New Ones. The Risks of Using Old Bathroom Fittings: When renovating or upgrading your bathroom, it can be tempting to keep existing taps, showerheads, or valves to save money. However, using old fittings often causes more problems than it solves. Here’s why: Wear & Tear Affect…
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The drawbacks of partial kitchen renovations
Here at JW McDonald Kitchens & Bathrooms we always want to be seen moving with the economy when it comes to kitchen installation and kitchen fitting. We now see a more cost adverse economy and our clients properties are still in need of a kitchen renovation. We are finding that a lot of our client…
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Ways in 2025 to save money on your Kitchen or Bathroom refurbishments
Here at JW McDonald Kitchens & Bathrooms we want to try and save our clients money on there kitchen and bathroom installation’s or renovations in this tough housing market. When we look at a kitchen or bathroom renovation or installation saving money should be more about adding value that on saving money in the short…
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We are offering you our competitive kitchen estimates
We can see at JW McDonald Kitchens & Bathrooms that saving money on your new kitchen installation or kitchen fitting project is essential. Saving money on the kitchen installation materials is the best way to save money and not the kitchen fitter’s labour as the kitchen fitter’s labour will be the thing that makes the…
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Tips for when buying a new kitchen worktop
Here at JW McDonald Kitchens & Bathrooms we see plenty of kitchen installation or refurbishment quotes, so we thought it may be helpful to share some tips to who is maybe just starting out in this process to leverage a better costing. We know that worktop installation is a very important part of a kitchen…
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Tips for your new Bathroom, wet room, shower room, installation or refurbishment.
JW McDonald Kitchens & Bathrooms have completed many wet room installations in the Forest Hill and South London area. We had a new client ask for our bathroom fitting and wet room installation services. When we start any wet room installation the most important thing is the preparation but the key thing for me is…
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Underfloor heating for your new Kitchen or Bathroom
JW McDonald Kitchens & Bathrooms continue to try and provide all heating services for the new kitchen or bathroom fitter services. We see that a kitchen or bathroom fitter will have to know all aspects of the new kitchen and bathroom remodel or installation. Having a new design for the kitchen or bathroom sometimes will…
