Setcrete Latex helps with kitchen prep

Setcrete Latex self-smoothing floor levelling compound has been used to create a smooth and level surface to optimise the appearance of a Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) installation in a kitchen/dining area refurbishment at a residential property in Chesterfield. The concrete... View Article

A long time coming

Architect John-Barry Lowe’s award winning home in Dublin is designed to achieve Passive House standards of airtightness and is the first private home in Ireland to be built using cross laminated timber. TEXT Eve Dennehy IMAGES Andrew Campion In 2023... View Article

Post-budget reactions – property and planning

Comment from Simon Rix, planning expert from the Homebuilding & Renovating Show on the changes announced in the Autumn Budget and how they shift the goalposts for developers and self-builders: From my perspective, these fiscal changes turn planning strategy into one of... View Article

Ecological Building Systems strengthens technical team

Ecological Building Systems has appointed George Mikurcik as Technical Specification Architect, reflecting the company’s commitment to advancing innovative straw wall panel solutions in the UK through its close collaboration with EcoCocon.  The new role follows Ecological Building Systems’ recent exclusive... View Article

Oak Herringbone flooring – a much-loved classic

Junckers has updated one of its best-selling floors – the new solid Oak Herringbone staves can be installed not just in a single herringbone pattern but also in ladder, square basket, English or four-strip herringbone patterns. As it is made... View Article

Exterior Inspiration: Outdoor Living

As we head into the colder months and dream of sunnier days there’s no better time to be inspired by our collection of outdoor furniture, accessories, and paving to ensure you have your garden ready for summer. 1. Keep your... View Article

Light fantastic

Designed around a courtyard to echo local farmsteads, Sarah and Jon Simpkin’s unique new home draws in light from every angle. TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES DOM JONES When Sarah and Jon Simpkin set out to build a new home, it... View Article

Get ready to be Impressed

Unilin Flooring’s Quick-Step has revamped its Impressive waterproof laminate collection, introducing eight new colours to join existing best-selling patterns. The original Quick-Step Impressive collection was introduced in 2014 as the world’s first waterproof laminate floor. Since its introduction, it has... View Article

Home is where
the hearth is

Percy Doughty explores how ambience shapes modern British homes and how self-builders can craft a truly warm, inviting space. As the nights draw in and temperatures begin to fall, the focus naturally shifts indoors. Across the UK, homeowners are re-evaluating... View Article

Creative colourful cladding

Lisa Grosse at Cedral explores how cladding can improve aesthetics, support thermal performance, and offer weather resistance, sustainability and long-term cost savings for self-builders. Whether you’re planning a transformation or a new build, investing in a beautiful exterior means thinking... View Article

Straw wall panels now a sustainable solution for self-builders

Neil Turner, Technical Manager at Ecological Building Systems, looks at how self-builders are increasingly choosing straw wall panels as a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials.  “Straw has been utilised as a building material in the UK for thousands of... View Article