Solution Fires – Luxury electric fires & media walls

Solution Fires is a new generation of highly efficient, authentic and stylish electric fires and luxury media walls. The focus of your living space, with a state-of-the-art, ultra realistic flame display, these fires have been designed and manufactured with optimal... View Article

The right rainwater system

With a varied choice of rainwater systems on the market, there should be no problem in finding the perfect product for your self-build project, says Sally Moores from Yeoman Aesthetics, though important, should not be the only thing that is... View Article

A grand affair

Selfbuilder + Homemaker have teamed up with Grand Designs Live to offer our readers 2 for 1 tickets to this year’s event, which is taking place at ExCel in London from 30 April to 8 May This year’s Grand Designs... View Article

What makes a good paving surface?

If you’re thinking of upgrading an existing paving surface or simply designing a new hard landscape area, how do you know which is the right one? Alasdair McMillan from Sureset looks at the options available Before deciding on your paving... View Article

Insulating a better future

Quentin Bassieux of Huntsman Building Solutions explains why minimising air leakage must go hand in hand with better insulation Better insulation of domestic households is seen as one of the most important ways of reducing carbon emissions and slowing the... View Article

Brave new home

After an almost traumatic experience with her first self-build, Poppy Robinson bravely decided to take on another, conquering her fears to produce a bright and eco-friendly forever home TEXT TOM BODDY IMAGES NICK AUSTWICK PHOTOGRAPHY & ORIGIN On the Lincolnshire... View Article

The art of restoration

A historic 100-year old house designed by a St Ives artist has become a decade-long labour of love for the owners to save it from demolition TEXT & IMAGES EWEN MACDONALD It is a sad truth that it is often... View Article

Make an entrance with Hörmann doors

Visual style, security and thermal efficiency are high on the list of priorities for homeowners when choosing a new entrance door. In response Hörmann UK have developed a range of aluminium and steel entrance doors, that offer a selection of... View Article

A meeting of minds

Bob and Carrie Forsyth had very different ideas about their ‘forever’ home until they set eyes on a dated 1950s ‘fixer-upper’ near Leeds, and decided to compromise, including with the planning department TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES BEVAN COCKERILL Bob Forsyth... View Article

Jane of all trades

As an architect, Jane Burnside has created many stunning contemporary homes. However, also taking on the role of project manager and interior designer – and even cook – on her own self-build on the Isle of Mull required a whole... View Article

Show success for Garador

Garador’s large stand at the recent National Homebuilding and Renovating Show drew record crowds eager to learn about new technology and the latest design ideas for modern garage doors.  The Garador stand included a large range of full-sized garage doors to demonstrate... View Article

The next step in your project

Richard Harding from British Spirals and Castings discusses the different regulations you need to consider when choosing a staircase for your project Staircases can be a home’s key feature, helping to communicate the style and feel of your property. For... View Article

Bathrooms with longevity

Like most of the building industry, the bathroom sector has changed over the last two years. James Sketch from Keuco explains what people are now focussing on when it comes to planning and designing their bathroom The combination of Brexit... View Article

Exterior Inspiration: Gardens

The exterior of your home is arguably just as important as the interior; the design needs to relate to the building as well as the wider landscape. Here we round up some of the latest outdoor products to influence your... View Article

Saving for retirement

Outbuildings on the site of a historic farmhouse in rural Hampshire have been cleverly transformed into a ‘later living’ home, by an owner who was keen to downsize, in a project that triumphed over Covid TEXT TOM BODDY IMAGES ALAN... View Article