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What Type of Door Handle do I need? Lock, Latch, Euro, Espagnolette?

Posted on October 6, 2017 by castinstyle

Your easy guide to lever door handles.

Stunning lever door handles available in brass, nickel, chrome, bronze, black iron and many more finishes from www.castinstyle.co.uk.

Confused by what type of Lever Door Handle you need? Hopefully, our simple guide below will clear up all that confusion.

A ‘Latch’ type lever door handle.

‘Latch’ type Lever Door Handles are commonly used on interior doors, where no key locking mechanism is needed. The back plate has no keyhole stamped out. You will need a Tubular Latch mechanism to use with your ‘Latch’ type Door Handles.

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Zesty Chicken Kebabs recipe (serves 6)

Posted on May 22, 2015 by castinstyle

For the marinade
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red chilli seeded and finely chopped
• 2 finely chopped cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Finely grated zest and juice half a lemon
• Finely grated zest and juice one orange
• Handful of fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
• 500g boneless chicken cut into chunky cubes

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Cast in Style Mobile Web Site Launched

Posted on April 3, 2014 by castinstyle

New Mobile Web Site Launched April 2014

After weeks of work we are really pleased to launch our brand new Mobile Web Site. We’ve given it a really fresh crisp look to make it look great and easy to use on your phone. It has all the same features as our main web site, and a really easy to use checkout. So now you can have the freedom to see our great range of products when you are out and about, without having to buy a new pair of glasses to see our site on your phone!

We would love to hear what you think of it, so please feel free to tell us.

Happy Mobile Surfing the new www.castinstyle.co.uk on your mobile.

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Protecting Your Cast Iron This Winter

Posted on February 18, 2014 by castinstyle

Sage Green Cottage Door

Cast iron is an attractive and solid material, which is why it is used on external doors, letterboxes, barbecues and other outside furniture up and down the country.

However, in order to maintain its attractiveness – not to mention usefulness – it’s important to look after your cast iron and protect it from the elements, in order to prevent rust and deterioration. Iron oxidises easily, which is why protecting it is not so much a choice, but an essential aspect of ownership.

So, how do we maintain the beautiful cast iron aspects of our homes and gardens? The following are a few ways to keep your features rust free and attractive, thus extending their life for as long as possible.

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Barn Door Bolt used in the Tower of London

Posted on February 18, 2014 by castinstyle

Cast in Style Barn Door Bolt used in the Tower of London

The Tower of London recently purchased our Kirkpatrick Barn Door Bolt to be used on one of the great doors in the tower. A sturdy feature for 1000 year old tower that we are proud to have supplied to.

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The Evolution Of Home Decor (Infographic)

Posted on December 19, 2013 by castinstyle

The new year will bring with ait host of new styles, but before we start redecorating and painting over the walls, let’s take a moment to look back and appreciate how interior design and home decor has changed throughout time. Which styles do you prefer?
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Top Five Christmas Gift Ideas From Cast In Style

Posted on November 25, 2013 by castinstyle

If you’re searching for interesting and unusual gifts this year – perhaps you have an über-practical person who needs a present they can use and not just look at; or maybe you have someone who isn’t up to speed on the electronic offerings out there. If that’s the case, Cast in Style’s Christmas offers are just what you need!

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BBC Children in Need – DIY SOS Special

Posted on November 8, 2013 by castinstyle

We’re Proud to have donated our Famous Kitchen Maid Clothes Airers to BBC Children in Need

We’re proud to have donated our clothes airer to the BBC Children in Need charity. On BBC ONE on Wednesday 13th November at 8pm, DIY SOS will be conducting a “Million Pound Build for Children in Need” in a special program called Little Miracles in Peterborough. Look out for our Famous Kitchen Maid Pulley Clothes airer during the program.

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Preparing Your Garden For The Winter

Posted on November 4, 2013 by castinstyle

Whether your garden is more of a hobby or simply a space to relax in the warmer months, it’s important to keep it in good shape all year round to avoid it becoming overgrown. As the winter draws in, you don’t want to be pruning, cleaning or planting when the weather gets bitterly cold and wet; so that’s why it’s important to prepare for the harsher climates, before they can do damage. Do this sooner rather than later in order to protect the grass, soil, plants and any furniture you have. Here are some easy steps you can take to be fully prepared.