Free tickets to the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show!

Selfbuilder + Homemaker has teamed up with with the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show – taking place from 4-6 October at ExCeL, London – to offer you free tickets, worth £36 a pair. To claim your tickets simply click here and [...]

The UK's best new homes - houses in the running for RIBA House of the Year 2019

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (27 June 2019) announced the longlist for the 2019 RIBA House of the Year. Among the 20 projects in the running to win the UK’s most prestigious award for a new house [...]

John Lewis & Partners announces integration of home improvement services

As part of its strategy to expand beyond shops and online into new and enhanced services, John Lewis & Partners has announced its plan to bring its two home improvement services businesses, Home Solutions and Opun, together as it progresses [...]

Timber types

How do you decide what style of house is for you? The materials you choose can heavily influence the space you create. Carpenter Oak talk through some of the timber choices open to self-builders who want to put wood at [...]

Going up the hill to downsize

Building a contemporary home had always been at the back of one West Sussex couple’s minds, but it wasn’t until downsizing became the sensible decision that it became a reality. Roseanne Field reports In a village in rural West Sussex [...]

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Grand Designs Live returns to The NEC

From 9 – 13 October 2019, The NEC will play host to Grand Designs Live; bringing the height of home renovation and design innovation to the midlands. Proudly sponsored by Anglian Home... View Article

Re-think, re-purpose, relax

If you’re embarking on a house renovation project, this is an exciting opportunity to make your home truly suited to your lifestyle and tastes says Jo Dyson, partner of Mae... View Article

The most profitable home improvements revealed

Whether you’re an existing or prospective homeowner, it’s always vital to understand the impact home improvements can have on your property value. Understanding which renovations can add value to your... View Article

The best and worst home improvements

When it comes to selling your home and climbing up the property ladder, naturally, you want to get the best possible return on your initial investment. With fluctuations in the... View Article
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Product & Supplier News

FlexStep from The Platform Lift Company

A space saving platform lift solution to create access within residential and commercial environments. FlexStep is an ingenious space saving two-in-one platform lift solution. It provides both stairs and an... View Article

The joint that’s hidden from sight

Königstone’s new Premium Joint is perfect for seamlessly fitting two or more pieces of stone alongside each other. It is strong, sturdy, and most importantly, it’s less visible than standard... View Article

Keller Kitchens’ countryside style

For a chic countryside style in the heart of the home, Keller Kitchens’ latest model, Maine, is perfect. Executed in warm, earthy tones (as pictured), the cabinetry can be beautifully... View Article

Helping selfbuilders’ sustainable spec

Many selfbuilders set out to build as sustainably as possible. When it comes to paint, one company specialises in sustainable specification but goes beyond that to deliver excellent performance and... View Article
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