Build It Live opens next weekend in Kent

The first Build It Live show of 2019 will take place at the award-winning Kent Event Centre on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 February 2019. Hot on the heels of the South East Show is a show at EventCity in Manchester on... View Article

How to bring a little Marie Kondo into your renovation project

Following the popularity of Netflix series Tidying up, Sian Astley, property expert for the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show (28-31 March, NEC, Birmingham), shares her tips on how to bring a little Marie Kondo into your life if you’re embarking on a big renovation. She’s currently... View Article

Four interior trends to watch out for in 2019

Lorna McAleer, interiors expert from made to measure window blinds brand, Style Studio outlines four of the biggest home décor trends for 2019.  Lorna has also selected products from the brand’s NEW collections to showcase how to ‘get the look’. Trend #1... View Article

Let sleeping dogs lie with Norbord’s super-quiet flooring

Norbord’s CaberFloor P5 – the UK’s most specified chipboard flooring product, has been upgraded to produce a high performance floor with reduced impact and airborne noise transmission. Called CaberAcoustic, the new product comprises 18mm or 22mm CaberFloor P5 chipboard with a 10mm... View Article

Duration heritage windows

Our Royale Steel Replacement Windows have been specifically designed as a slim-line, secure and thermally efficient replacement for original steel windows. They replicate the traditional styling, slimness and features of traditional steel windows at a fraction of the cost. The... View Article

Stelrad adds Silhouette to the Vita and Softlines series

The latest addition to the growing Stelrad Radiator range is the Silhouette with versions now available in the Vita and Softline Series. The Silhouette features sophisticated vertical lines on the fascia creating a crisp, clean, bold appeal. The Vita has... View Article

Getting water-proofing right

If you are installing a concrete basement or other below-ground structures, getting your waterproofing specification right to combat leaks is crucial, as they can undermine your entire project. Yassar Altaf from Sika answers readers’ questions on long-term approaches for controlling... View Article

Editor’s letter

One of the key things to remember in creating a happy and successful self- build is to remember your neighbours. You’re likely to be getting hundreds of deliveries over the course of a build, so anything you can do to... View Article

Thermafleece – the natural choice in insulation

With a growing choice of insulation and increasing awareness of the many roles insulation plays, it’s worth considering the most effective option for your project. Here are some reasons why you should think seriously about using Thermafleece sheep’s wool insulation.... View Article

Create the ideal indoor climate all year round

Humidity Solutions offer an effective system which provides a healthy, comfortable indoor climate. In the UK homes experience low humidity – caused by heating during the winter or cooling during hot summers. This can lead to irritation from dry eyes... View Article

What does 2019 hold for the UK construction industry?

Things look promising for the UK construction industry in 2019, with large projects around the country, higher than ever construction output in 2018, and a rise in demand for residential properties. It won’t be plain sailing, and Brexit concerns will... View Article

The decline of the conventional floorplan and room names

Jason Orme, property expert for The Homebuilding & Renovating Show (28-31 March 2019), says: “Our homes and the way we use them reflect the way society is changing. If we look at the history of the homes since mediaeval times, there’s a definite... View Article