Up, up and away

When the daily commute became too much for a busy pair of air industry entrepreneurs in west Scotland, they came up with a way to avoid it completely: build a house on their airfield! TEXT NICHOLA HUNTER IMAGES MARTIN LAMBIE... View Article

First time lucky

Presented with the opportunity to do a self-build in his East Grinstead home’s garden, Tim Lamont found it impossible to resist, and he enjoyed it so much he’s already planning the next instalment TEXT ROSEANNE FIELD The idea of undertaking... View Article

Victorian values brought up to date

A family in London found the ideal Victorian property for a renovation project that would provide the space they needed – though it needed a major overhaul to the layout, plus some contemporary touches of their own Text Roseanne Field... View Article

Master of Arts & Crafts

Thanks to years of experience in the construction industry, Howard Vaughan knew exactly how to transform a rundown Arts & Crafts house into a polished gem for his family to enjoy Text Rebecca Foster Images Carl Blank Howard Vaughan has... View Article

Spiralling down the piste

When it comes to lockdown projects, the Love family take some beating. Over the past year, they have worked on the renovation of a 1970s ski chalet, both inside and out, completed with a stunning squarial staircase from British Spirals... View Article

Sustainable Ideas For The Eco-Savvy Gardener

It is all our responsibility to take care of our ecosystem and reduce our carbon footprint to preserve the natural world. Sometimes this can be difficult or a hindrance, but we should aim to do the best we can, when... View Article

NIBE unveils new smart home accessories and solar panels

Providing a complete energy efficient solution for household heating, NIBE Energy Systems has launched a selection Solar PV panels to power its heat pumps and expanded its range of smart home accessories to maximise indoor comfort and climate control. The... View Article

Can You Do My Own Plumbing Work On My House Build?

Whether you are starting a new house build or are remodelling and updating a period property, you would need to adhere to the requirements of the building regulations (building regs ). In the UK, all properties have to be structurally... View Article

Perla Windows joins Steel Window Association

London-based Perla Windows has joined the Steel Window Association (SWA). Perla Windows is one of the UK’s most prestigious suppliers and installers of steel and aluminium fenestration systems for interior and exterior windows, doors and façades. The company operates in the UK and Europe... View Article

Southern Sheeting introduces Trex Composite Decking

Trex is easy to install and will be a major selling point for any home, for owners, visitors and even buyers. Check out Southern Sheeting’s video to learn more. Trex Composite Decking comes with a guarantee of 25 years for residential use,... View Article