Improving your home in the winter period

Jason Orme, property expert for the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show (4-6 Oct, ExCeL, www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/london), says: “We’re going into the first autumn and winter season since the Government announced a desire to get the UK to achieve a zero carbon target within a... View Article

ICF – sense and sustainability

Robin Miller of Beco Wallform gives his views on why insulating concrete formwork (ICF) is the ideal practical choice for self-builders concerned about sustainability and climate change There is growing recognition – now almost universal – that unless significant action... View Article

The importance of energy efficiency

For homebuilders and homeowners, energy efficiency should be at the top of the list of considerations when selecting windows and doors. From helping your customers save money on energy bills, to growing your business, it’s surprising the benefits that energy... View Article

Brits show entrepreneurial spirit to housebuilding

We’re a nation of entrepreneurs who are willing to take risks in business as we are to building our own homes and developing our own properties. According to the latest visitor survey from the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, over one... View Article

Graven Hill event unlocks Help to Buy

Graven Hill, the UK’s largest self and custom build development in Bicester, will be opening its doors for a Help to Buy event on Saturday 28 September. Visitors will be able to talk to a range of experts, including IMS Mortgages and Help to Buy South,... View Article

Loft living with CaberBoard flooring

Leeds-based New Storey Homes, who specialise in loft conversions and expanding storage spaces, repeatedly chooses Norbord’s CaberDekfor its builds as it is easy to use and is a consistently reliable product. Originally a joinery company, New Storey Homes expanded its services... View Article

Award-winning designs with Norbord’s SterlingOSB Zero

As a renting tenant, Medina Grillo was bored with bland walls and out-dated furnishings.  Now an award-winning interiors blogger with a new makeover book aimed at the renting home owner, Medina has created an on-trend home for her family and found Norbord’s SterlingOSB... View Article

Six interior design tips that celebrate autumnal tones

As we enter September, those with a love for interior design will find themselves dreaming about warm, autumnal tones. Longing for a cosy, inviting home design, we creatively envisage our perfect autumn setting; something that can easily be achieved by... View Article

The summer interior trends to look out for

The way you dress and decorate your property can completely transform your space; from subtle changes of colour to a brand-new sofa, every season boasts an entirely new set of colour pallets, textures and styles that can truly showcase your living... View Article

Königstone’s sleek Cotton Star quartz stone

Königstone’s latest worktop colour, Cotton Star, instantly brightens up the kitchen. Part of the stunning Königquartz range, Cotton Star is durable, highly scratch-, stain- and heat-resistant, has a consistent design as it is engineered stone and is easy to maintain.... View Article

Kitchen confidence with BLANCO’s COLLECTIS sink

BLANCO’s stunning SILGRANIT® PuraDur® range of sinks include the beautiful COLLECTIS 6 S. Designed to perfection with full functionality in mind, the COLLECTIS 6 S is the perfect hardworking addition to the kitchen. The COLLECTIS 6 S is made in... View Article

NEW from Solid Gear – the Onyx Safety Shoes and Boots

Great value safety footwear with the unique BOA closure system for maximum comfort. Nowadays, good safety footwear is part and parcel of a comfortable day’s work on site – just like good working clothes and quality hand tools. Combining maximum... View Article

Dispelling the common myths about underfloor heating

David Playfoot, Segment Manager at Uponor, gives his advice on the best underfloor heating solution for your project and dispels some of the common myths around this product. Underfloor heating can enhance and add value to a property. It can... View Article