Protecting Self Build Projects During Winter Months

Carrying out a self build requires significant investment, effort, and dedication to achieve your desired living space. With such a large financial commitment, it’s crucial to safeguard the project against potential risks along the way - especially those more likely [...]

Loft Leg XL Revolutionises Loft Storage and Access to PV Inverters in New Build Homes

In a move that is set to transform the way new build homes approach storage and energy management, Loft Leg XL is now being integrated into new construction projects to provide safe, efficient loft storage and easy access to essential [...]

WIN! With Dulux Heritage

Enter to be in with a chance of winning Dulux Heritage paint for your next project! About Dulux Heritage Dulux Heritage provides the perfect blend of modern style and substance for any project. It has been skilfully crafted by professionals [...]

What is happening with the Future Homes Standard 2025?

Victoria Brocklesby, COO at aluminium windows and doors specialist, Origin, discusses how the Future Homes Standard legislation could impact housebuilding and offers her advice to self-builders and renovators The UK is placing more onus on ‘green building’ than ever before. [...]

A dramatic rescue

A cottage in the Cornish village which hosted Poldark saw its own share of drama when it was rescued from the point of collapse by Mark Semmens TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES CORNISH GEMS In 2018, a tiny cottage in a [...]

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The art of window dressing

Debbie Leigh of ILIV shares expert insights into selecting the perfect curtains and blinds for every home, with the right window dressing able to transform a room. When it comes... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries… the next chapter

The Selfbuilder catches up with Olly and Veronika Stothert who are building their family home and overcoming challenges like clay soil, financial hurdles, and self-building logistics, while balancing professional expertise... View Article

Stylish, sustainable & functional

Charlton & Jenrick managing director Peter Mintoft speaks to The Selfbuilder’s James Parker about all things secondary heating including sustainability, trends, and what the future holds. What exactly is secondary... View Article

An auspicious decision

When James and Amy Savage moved from Hong Kong to Wiltshire, they took a chance on a poorly converted byre, transforming it into a unique, futureproofed home. TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT... View Article

Exclusive Discovery Day at Callum Park

Lower Halstow, Kent – Future homeowners and self-build enthusiasts are invited to an exclusive Discovery Day at Callum Park, a prime opportunity to explore bespoke self-build plots in a breath-taking location.... View Article

Timber frame construction

In light of Labour’s push for timber frame construction as part of its net zero strategy, Michael Holmes, property expert for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, says: The potential for timber... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Home Office

Whether you’ll be working from home full time or only part, creating a cosy dedicated nook or designing a whole room, we’ve compiled products from desks and chairs to storage... View Article

Clay brick: A timeless material

With clay bricks capable of retaining structural integrity for more than 150 years, Rob Flello of the Brick Development Association (BDA) explains why self-builders are increasingly viewing them as a... View Article
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Product & Supplier News

Reduce sound transference with CaberAcoustic

What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market? CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a highly versatile, effective and economical sound-reducing flooring solution. Reducing both impact and airborne transmitted... View Article

The future of bathroom design

Complying to current and future legislation, making buildings future-proof and carbon-neutral is a key concern for clients today. Andrew Watkins, Technical Manager at wedi Systems (UK) Ltd, discusses how to... View Article
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