The building blocks of driveway success

Lee Dunderdale of Bradstone spells out everything you need to know about block paving a drive, from planning, design and excavation through to the key aspects of installation, and finishing touches For those who have embarked upon a self-build or... View Article

The lap of luxury

Paul Bailey of Grohe UK offers tips to self-builders on how to add a luxurious feel to your bathroom, whether you’re working to a tight budget, or you are ready to ‘splash some cash’ The term ‘luxury bathroom’ is no... View Article

Windows of opportunity

The Browns had never considered building their own home, but the chance to create a ‘Glasshouse’ with views of the Forth Bridge and Edinburgh Castle was too good to miss. Roseanne Field reports Alan and Lucy Brown had been looking... View Article

Coloured rads from Stelrad

Coloured radiators are growing in popularity, so much so that leading radiator manufactuirer Stelrad is now producing a number of coloured radiators that are available from stock – for delivery within 72 hours of order. Many of its radiators are... View Article

The UK’s biggest self-build opportunities

Thanks to TV programmes like Grand Designs, it’s no surprise that 1 in 7 Brits are currently in the research process of building their own home – dubbed as self-builders. In fact, this form of building development is on the... View Article

Presenting Kevin McCloud’s new Green Heroes for 2019

Kevin McCloud’s ‘Green Heroes’ will return to Grand Designs Live at London’s ExCeL, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements from 4 – 12 May 2019. These exciting brands and products have been specifically chosen by design guru Kevin McCloud, to showcase the finest... View Article

Self-build pioneers to star in Grand Designs

Graven Hill, one of the country’s most innovative self and custom build villages, is set to appear on new Channel 4 series, Grand Designs: The Street. The six episodes will follow the stories of 10 ‘pioneers’ as they take part in... View Article

The Opus Trio Scala gas stove

An easy to use and cosy alternative to a wood burning stove, the Opus Trio Scala gas stove from Firepower is both stylish and realistic. Continuing the Opus tradition of highly contempory, clean lined design, the Scala brings the latest... View Article

Coloured radiators from Stelrad

Coloured radiators are growing in popularity, so much so that leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad is now producing a number of coloured radiators that are available from stock – for delivery within 72 hours of order. Many of its radiators are... View Article

The Klover Smart 120 kitchen range

The traditional kitchen range has undergone a transformation with the elegant Klover Smart 120. Burning carbon-neutral wood pellets, and easily capable of powering all the central heating and hotwater for a family house, the Smart 120 is the epitome of... View Article