Government announces £15 billion Warm Homes Plan

The Government announced on Tuesday 20 January, details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, a £15bn programme designed to support households with solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, helping to lower energy bills and decarbonise homes across the UK. The... View Article

Solarlux – Avoiding overheating when using large glazing

How to prevent overheating in glass extensions: Expert tips from Solarlux UK From glass canopies and verandas to wintergardens, bifolding doors and curtain walling, glazed extensions are widely used in UK architecture. Glazed extensions bring many functional and aesthetic advantages... View Article

HomeOwners Alliance announces partnership with Property Care Association to help homeowners find trusted specialists

HomeOwners Alliance (HOA), the property advice website which empowers​ homeowners and aspiring homeowners with expert advice, has announced a new​ partnership with UK’s leading organisation for the UK’s building protection industry,​ the Property Care Association (PCA). PCA’s audited members helps homeowners​ diagnose and fix... View Article

The big push for bigger bathrooms

Research shows homeowners want to make their bathrooms bigger, but for some selfbuilders, space doesn’t always allow. Sonia De Gioia, Sales Director of Showrooms for Geberit explores some of the innovations that help to deliver a spacious sanctuary in spite... View Article

Fashionable flooring

Lorna Williams at Amtico shares her insights on winter flooring trends for 2025 and how self-builders can use them to curate a cohesive interior scheme. Flooring is often one of the biggest decisions in any project, setting the tone for... View Article

NSBRC: The Winter Show of 2026 is here!

Bookings Now Open! The National Self Build & Renovation Show 2026 Book your FREE tickets for our Winter Show! Friday 31st January – Sunday 2nd February Now that 2026 is just around the corner, many of us are turning our... View Article

Polished concrete perfection

Izzy Taylor-Wood of Woody’s Concrete Company explores how polished concrete has evolved to become a versatile design choice for contemporary self-builders. Polished concrete has quietly shifted from commercial settings into the heart of our homes. Once associated with warehouses and... View Article

Introducing Stovax & Gazco

Stovax & Gazco are leading innovators in premium stoves and fires, combining exceptional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. With over four decades of expertise, they offer an extensive range of woodburning, multi-fuel, gas, and electric solutions designed to elevate any living... View Article

Case Study Inspiration: South Barn, Isle of Wight

Turning an agricultural building into a calm, modern home is a balancing act: keep the character, upgrade the comfort, and avoid overcomplicating the details. South Barn is a great example. Architect Je Ahn (Studio Weave) took a “light-touch” approach to... View Article