How to avoid running out of money on your self-build project

Homebuilding & Renovating Show expert Tim Phillips, quantity surveyor at Quantiv, says: 1. A quantity surveyor is useful for all project sizes Hiring a quantity surveyor might seem like overkill for a smaller self-build, but Phillips emphasises that a QS can... View Article

All in the detail

Jim and Jayne Smith have remodelled and extended a tired 1930s house, including rejuvenating the exterior with rugged local stone TEXT Debbie Jeffery IMAGES Dominic Jones “We were reminded of a bland 1980s Travelodge when we first viewed the house,”... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

For Eoghan, embarking on a self-build with his wife and son on the family farm where he grew up in County Kildare holds deep meaning, and sees him realise a further ambition to create a sustainable home in ICF. I’m... View Article

Cooking up your dream kitchen

To support self-builders who are looking to create their dream kitchen, Debra Hutt of Wren Kitchens shares her insights into how to get the most out of the process. With homeowners generally upgrading or replacing their kitchen space every 15-20... View Article

Keller Kitchens extends carbon farming collaboration

Since 2021, DKG (parent company of Keller Kitchens and Bruynzeel) and ZLTO (association of farmers and horticulturists in the Dutch provinces Zeeland, North Brabant and South Gelderland)  have been working together on a five-year pilot project ‘Carbon Farming for CO2-storage in farmland’. DKG joined... View Article

Daring to be different – the Quadro timber loft ladder

The ‘Quadro’ challenges the expectations of the traditional timber loft ladder. It features the latest innovations to provide excellent thermal performance and an airtight seal, combined with attractive styling and a high-quality finish. What is more, the Quadro is made-to-measure,... View Article
Transform your home with stylish VELFAC windows

Transform your home with stylish VELFAC windows

Discover how bespoke VELFAC windows can create stunning, functional spaces—like this striking Kenilworth extension. A stunning curved extension featuring bespoke VELFAC aluminium/timber windows has transformed a family home in Kenilworth. The design seamlessly blends full-height glazing with bold architectural style,... View Article

Electric radiator series sparks huge interest

The electric radiator series launched by leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad, has sparked significant interest in the heating sector. The range is currently made up of 13 steel and aluminium radiators and towel radiators, which provide unbeatable quality and design to... View Article

Which is the best glazed door for your home?

Choosing the right glazed door system for your extension, renovation or self-build can be a real challenge, because every supplier will tell you their doors are the best. For 25 years IDSystems has manufactured, supplied and installed premium aluminium doors... View Article

Get colourful with Bradite One Can

Working with a client to select an exterior colour scheme involves a number of different considerations. Most importantly, do the colours chosen complement the exterior of the property? How should a painter and decorator select a colour scheme on behalf... View Article

Showersave launches QB1-21XE waste water heat recovery system

Showersave, the award-winning manufacturer and distributor of waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS), has unveiled the Showersave QB1-21XE, its latest innovation designed to help self-builders and homeowners improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs. Available for installation from December 2024,... View Article