Furnish with Norbord

The UK market for wood panel products is dominated by the construction industry for structural, aesthetic and fitting-out purposes. Where MDF excels too is in furniture; its consistent and reliable physical characteristics, and the ease with which it can be... View Article

Why a garden room packs more punch than your spare room

Forget extensions or conservatories, garden rooms have emerged as the home trend that’s been sweeping the nation over the last couple of years. Whether you’re looking for a stylish guest suite, an office/place to work, or a summerhouse, a garden... View Article

BLANCO UK appoints new Sales Executive

BLANCO UK has appointed a new Sales Executive, Matthew Clatworthy, for the Oxford, Reading, Slough, Swindon, Stoke and Telford areas. Matthew joins the BLANCO team with plenty of experience in the kitchen industry having worked as a Showroom Manager at... View Article

A celebration of self-build at Grand Designs Live for 2019

Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, closed its doors on Sunday at the 15th edition of the show. Hosted once again by Grand Designs guru Kevin McCloud, the show was packed with over 500 carefully curated brands, affording visitors the... View Article

From building sites to high end art galleries

As a school-leaver, Daniel Hooper served his time on building sites across Europe. Alongside qualifying as a carpenter, Daniel found himself using scraps of SterlingOSB Zero as ‘canvasses’ for his paintings. He liked its unique aesthetics. The random textures of... View Article

Unique Arabescato™ from COMPAC – inspired by nature.

Unique Arabescato™, is part of the Unique Collection from COMPAC –  a stunning range of quartz worksurfaces featuring designs inspired by the textures, beauty and durability of nature’s rivers, forests, lakes and mountains. Featuring a pure white surface interlaced with... View Article

The space under the stairs can house your grand design

Under-stairs storage cupboards are often an afterthought when planning home renovations. Under The Stairs, a series of 8 installations, using often-overlooked storage spaces and each imagined by a different interior designer, will be on display only at Grand Designs Live,... View Article

Five things to consider for your self-build

Even years of experience in the construction industry doesn’t guarantee a smooth ride for a self-build, as each project is different. Below, Chris Stanley, Housing Manager at the Concrete Block Association (CBA), discusses his experience building his own home and... View Article

Planning your dream extension

By John M Staves, CEng FIStructE The decision to extend your property should not be taken lightly especially when altering your home. It will be inconvenient, messy and disruptive to day-to-day family life. To ensure that the change to your... View Article

Celebrating 25 years of excellence in the UK

Construction connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie is celebrating 25 years in the UK, helping people build safer, stronger homes and structures. Simpson launched its European operations from well-established beginnings in America, where founder Barclay Simpson created his first joist hanger back... View Article