How to create the ideal space for working from home

Have you adapted to remote working this year? The Office for National Statistics reports that almost all of us worked from home in April 2020, the first full month of UK lockdown. While the trend has divided opinion among workers,... View Article

A successful 2020 for connectors and fasteners

Despite the unprecedented nature of 2020 the construction industry is prevailing, and we’ve been working hard at Simpson Strong-Tie to bring you exciting new innovations across all of our main product ranges, backed by brand new catalogues and our first... View Article

5 ways to improve your home in 2021

Whether you’re building your very own home from scratch and simply do not know where to begin with interior and exterior decorations, or if you’re adding an extension and looking to make a few improvements to the existing part of... View Article

Wolverton Hall: The only folly is to call it a folly

A folly; an ornamental building with no practical purpose built in a large garden. While aspects of this definition can be applied to describe Wolverton Hall Folly, it certainly contradicts the ‘practical purpose’ element with the most appealing of purposes.... View Article

Quadro DD Wooden Loft Ladder

The Quadro DD loft ladder is the solution when ‘standard’ is simply not good enough. This innovative wooden loft ladder features an insulated hatch box with a 4-point locking mechanism for an airtight seal (class 4 certified). It also comes... View Article

A game changer amongst smart taps

Simply better – BLANCO’s new EVOL-S Pro Hot and Filter tap is unique, delivering both boiling filtered and cold filtered water in a measured amount of your choosing, all in an impressive design Unique to the market is BLANCO’s new... View Article

Five ways to increase the security of your home

UK homeowners seeking to improve the security of their homes to feel safer and add value to properties can look to simple tips from home improvement experts. From upgrading doors and windows, to having a protected location for post and... View Article

Snickers Workwear sustainable Merino wool clothing

Mulesing-free, 100 per cent All-natural and sustainable undergarments. Stay warm or cool in our 100 per cent All-Natural Merino Wool mid- and base-layer clothes that deliver optimal comfort for all kinds of working environments and leisure activities when the weather... View Article

Our new products are ready…

Ecodan air source heat pumps are one of the most advanced & efficient heating systems available on the market today.  Easy to apply, install and maintain; they are available from 4kW up to 960kW, making them suitable for virtually any... View Article

CMOstores.com strengthens its service offering

In these difficult and disruptive times, CMOStores.com’s commitment to ensuring its customers can get what they need, when they need it, has put the builders’ merchant in a strong position to continue to respond to the market’s changing needs, with... View Article