Graven Hill invites house-hunters to show home launch event

Graven Hill, the UK’s largest self and custom build development in Bicester, Oxfordshire, is inviting prospective homeowners to take an exclusive look inside its latest show home on Saturday 29 February. The three-bedroom property, designed by Charlie Luxton in partnership... View Article

Ecodesign Stoves and the Clean Air Strategy

2019 Clean Air Strategy In January 2019 the UK government published its Clean Air Strategy in which it stated that that the “increase in burning solid fuels (wood and coal) in our homes (domestic burning) is having an impact on... View Article

Open your garage door with your smartphone!

Garages are now entering the smart home era with a new range of electric operators from Garador that will automatically open and close your garage door from your smartphone. The new Series 4 GaraMatic operators, from leading UK garage door... View Article

LG heat pump provides the answers

The LG Therma V series of air to water heat pumps comprises a full suite of options – monobloc, splits, and high temperature options. The popular monobloc Therma V air-to-water heat pump operates on the low GWP R32 refrigerant and... View Article

Looking towards a Net-Zero future

This March, Kingspan Insulation invites you to a free seminar series with top industry experts discussing how our built environment is changing in response to the climate crisis and exploring the long-term financial returns that developers can achieve by investing... View Article

Bushboard Nuance Collection: Casablanca Classic

LISTEN HERE Bushboard’s Nuance collection of luxury wall panels offer high design, excellent performance and easy maintenance; perfect for making a statement in any bathroom. With wall panels becoming the go-to favourite over tiles in recent years, Nuance brings fresh... View Article

Get your cladding quality right

John Russell of Russwood explains why using a premium quality timber cladding, along with the right fixing system, is vital to ensure your cladding looks good for the long term The popularity of timber as a cladding material is on... View Article

Three perfect additions to your self built home

There are many advantages that come from designing and building your own home. It gives you an enormous sense of achievement and satisfaction, and it can save you money too. Even more importantly, it allows you to have a home... View Article
Be a septic sceptic!

Be a septic sceptic!

Dave Vincent of Kingspan Klargester breaks down everything that self-builders need to know about the ins and outs of off-mains drainage, from legal issues to the variety of options available Building a home in a quiet rural setting offers the... View Article

Safe as well as sustainable stoves

Erica Malkin of the Stove Industry Alliance takes a look at the key considerations for self-builders looking to enjoy wood burning stoves in their new home, including recent changes in legislation Wood burning stoves offer a low carbon, renewable and... View Article

Home ideas for 2020

To celebrate Homebuilding & Renovating’s 30th anniversary, the magazine is sharing a selection of design ideas, products and innovations to inspire people’s building project in 2020. 1. THE NEW INDUSTRIAL STYLE Forget minimalist interiors — industrial style finishes, such as the Bulkhead 8-inch... View Article