A calculated risk

Despite the risks associated with buying a dated bungalow in the South Downs National Park over 200 miles away from his home, Philip Westcott was prepared to take the chance thanks to the advice of his building-savvy son TEXT Jayne... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

Completing a full home renovation a few years ago gave Wayne and Kandi the urge to take on a bigger project, but spending three years and counting living in two caravans with their four children and dog hasn’t been plain... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Living Rooms

Being the space where most of us head to at the end of a busy day, the living room is one of the key spaces where you’re going to relax and enjoy the home you’ve created. Find inspiration for how... View Article

A fusion of function & art

Far more than a functional necessity, Best Heating’s John Lawless explores how ‘designer’ radiators can allow you to combine creativity with common-sense heating functionality Home is where the heart is, and every element within it should resonate with a homeowner’s... View Article

Eco Workshop: Heat & Energy

Saturday 10th August Workshop runs from 10:00 – 16:30 (Doors open 09:00 – 17:30) Understand how your designs, lifestyle and system choices can impact your home’s energy performance with NSBRC’s selected experts and independent heating consultants. Book your free tickets... View Article

Introducing the Guardian Flat Roof

Guardian Building Systems has added another high-quality solution to its home improvement portfolio with the new Guardian Flat Roof system, offering a simple to specify and install option for homeowners looking for a more modern finish to their Guardian Home... View Article

Leeds based builder making the best of CaberMDF

A former member of the Royal Corps of Signals, who switched to carpentry after leaving the Army, now runs his own building company covering the West Riding area of Yorkshire and is making a name for himself fitting out property... View Article

Maximise Profits with the BRRR Real Estate Strategy!

The Buy Refurbish Refinance Rent (BRRR) strategy is more than just a catchy acronym; it’s a comprehensive approach to real estate investment that although not a new concept, has been gaining momentum among forward-thinking investors. This method involves a cyclical... View Article

Engineered solutions are taking over from natural wood

Natural timber is gorgeous; and has been the building material for eons! It still has a huge place in our heart even amongst the multitude of new technological advances in the construction industry. Timber is a natural product and, like all products of nature including... View Article

Top tips when building with Timber Frame

Structural timber really is a great option for selfbuild projects as it has a whole host of advantages over other building materials: it’s sustainable, economical, thermally efficient and can be constructed quickly. In short, it’s an excellent way to build!... View Article

Self-builders feel at home with West Fraser

It is widely acknowledged that buying a home is one of the biggest financial purchases most people will ever make so it follows that actually building your own house will almost certainly also be the most challenging project anyone will... View Article

Keller Kitchens introduces bio-based kitchen

Keller has delivered a first for the kitchen market; a bio-based kitchen. enduura® is exceptional because the material used is not readily available in the market. By bringing together complementary suppliers, Keller has created a bio-based interior panel suitable for mass production, from... View Article