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Panasonic has extended its Green Cashback Schemes for Aquarea Air-to-Water heat pump projects by three months to 30 June 2021. The two schemes, one for homeowners and one for installers, provide cashback on qualifying Aquarea installations completed between October 2020... View Article

Darren Lloyd, President of the Steel Window Association: The New Year has got off to a start no one expected – so it does not seem right to holler Happy New Year as we always like to do. Yet, we... View Article

Island Pellet Stoves offer a range of British manufactured innovative and efficient wood pellet stoves and boilers. Our stoves offer a modern wood stove experience with quiet operation, beautiful wood flames and very low emissions. We are first to offer... View Article

Welsh Oak Frame design and build bespoke oak frame homes, extensions, garden rooms and outbuildings. We offer a full architectural design and planning application service, taking the strain of the planning process away from you. Our architectural designers will work... View Article

Andrew Jones the VATman is the leading specialist on the VAT431 scheme for reclaiming VAT on self-builds, covering both new builds and conversions. Selfbuilder + Homemaker asked him to explain more about the ins and outs of the scheme, and... View Article

Earthborn is known for its distinctive paints that are better for the environment and healthier to live with. And its environmentally friendly formulations are now certified as child safe paints too! Independently tested to meet the latest Toy Safety Standard... View Article

Leading ventilation expert Vent-Axia, has supplied a Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic High Flow Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit to a 3,000sq ft. self-build smart home in County Down, Northern Ireland. Chosen to provide quiet, energy efficient and effective ventilation... View Article

A striking new three bedroom beachfront home on the East Sussex coast has been designed to not only respect its location within an area of Special Scientific Interest, but also withstand the challenging weather conditions as well as shifting sands,... View Article

A walk-in-shower or wet room can add a beautiful open space to any home, the level-access is popular for both its style and practicality. The benefits for homeowners include: Easy Access Flexible Design Attractive Modern Designs and perfect for creating... View Article

Stelrad Radiators has launched a new radiator series of specialist decorative and designer bathroom and kitchen radiators under its ‘Boutique’ branding, offering a comprehensive, premium range of living space, kitchen and bathroom products.  The new series has its own stylish... View Article

If you’re dreaming of spending summer in your garden, then now’s the time to start researching your ideal sliding patio door – a stylish and practical way to provide easy access to your garden, patio or balcony, and to bring... View Article

After a quiet Yuletide, we find ourselves dealing with yet another national lockdown as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact us all personally and commercially.  Looking at the kitchen retail and contract industry in particular, BLANCO UK is reassuring customers, suppliers... View Article

It might sound like a particularly gruesome illness, but Biophilia is predicted to be big in bathrooms for 2021. Biophilia is the integration and inclusion of nature as a focal point – with lavish, well cared for greenery, natural wood... View Article

Designed to reduce both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, Norbord’s CaberAcoustic chipboard flooring panel is specified by the UK’s leading housebuilders and contractors for both domestic and non-domestic applications. The portfolio comprises 28mm and 32mm variants of tongue-and-grooved particleboard panels with a... View Article

Imagine owning a house with no CO2 producing gas supply that generates energy so efficiently that you receive back more in rebates than you are charged for the electricity you consume.  This may seem like fiction but for David and... View Article

The Sash Window Workshop specialise in manufacturing and installing high quality timber windows and external doors that are not only energy efficient, but also in keeping with the architectural style of the building. We pride ourselves on providing tailormade solutions... View Article

National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has expanded its popular range of whole house ventilation systems with the addition of a new energy efficient Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) unit. Designed for new build residential projects the Monsoon... View Article

NEW Neon Jackets and Fleeces from Snickers Workwear for the flexible working environment – delivering visibly superior comfort and freedom of movement. While Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the... View Article

As one of Europe’s leading kitchen manufacturers, Keller Kitchens, with an HQ in Holland, has enjoyed a remarkable year in the UK. Keller Kitchens talk to Tim Spann about the challenges it brought; and how 2021 looks. 2020 has been... View Article

A strikingly modern residential property in one of Kent’s most famous coastal towns is making articulate use of Marmox Multiboards as part of its cladding solution, around both the inside of an elevated balcony terrace, as well as across the... View Article