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For those planning their dream self-build in 2021 seeking much needed inspiration is all the more challenging given the current restrictions in place. To assist we’ve put together three of our favourite completed projects of recent years and captured them... View Article

Motivation, adaptability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with nearly 50 years of construction experience is the description of an innovative service by Self Build Heroes, intended to support self-builders in achieving their dream of building their own home with military veterans.... View Article

What is sustainable living really about? Why is interior design like cooking? What is sustainable living really about? Why is interior design like cooking? How do form and function influence sustainable product design? Answers await in the Innovation Talk Webinar:... View Article

A range of BAL tiling products are to feature in a new bathroom make-over show on Channel 5. GSA Bathrooms were approached in October by PI Productions to feature in a new show: Kitchens and Bathrooms: You Won’t Believe Your... View Article

Stannah Lifts offer expertise in creating beautiful lifts in private homes, from contemporary glass to matching period charm, with a wide range of lifts to fit – whatever the size or space. In recent years, increasingly people are choosing to... View Article

The Timber Decking and Cladding Association has launched The Timber Cladding Handbook packed full of easy to use, relevant information for anyone involved in specifier and users of Timber Cladding alike. Find out how to get your free copy… Judging... View Article

Königstone, renowned for durable, high-quality worktops, has added a new colour to the popular Königquartz portfolio: Monaco. The pale grey shade incorporates a marble-like effect with a natural-looking grain to create a unique and stylish surface. As quartz is one... View Article

A big impact of the Covid 19 Pandemic is that far more of us are now working from home. Ensure you maximise natural daylight in your home working environment – it’s good for your well-being says Crittall Windows…  The small... View Article

Painting and decorating expert Harris has launched the Ultimate Powercoat Roller Frame and Sleeve and as the name suggests, not only will it give you a great finish, but it will give you 30% more paint coverage than the standard... View Article

They say that home is where the heart is but it’s only natural that the challenges of the last year may have put a strain on that particular relationship. Callum Tasker, commercial director from online builders’ merchant CMOStores.com looks at... View Article

Norcros Adhesives has introduced animated ‘How to’ videos to support three of its recent product launches. The videos form part of the company’s commitment to provide ongoing support for its customers, increasing product knowledge and encouraging correct usage.  All the... View Article

With verifiably sustainable fabric technology innovations. With a focus on comfort, performance and sustainability in its new products, the 2021 digital catalogue has all you need to know about Snickers Workwear, including new products that now use REPREVE, the world’s number... View Article

For 20 years SUNFLEX UK has been renowned for the manufacturer of superior quality glazing systems, including award-winning bifold doors and sliding doors. Their doors have been installed in thousands of projects across the country and regularly feature in magazines... View Article

BLANCO UK has launched two striking, informative brochures. The brochures, which include relevant prices, were designed with the kitchen designer and retailer in mind; and they are perfect for the homeowner too. The new “BLANCO UNIT à la Carte Collection... View Article

As the UK’s biggest supplier of premium engineered wood panels to the UK construction and housebuilding market, Norbord has always been committed to supporting customers in a variety of ways.  The combination of a downloadable checklist for housebuilders and an... View Article

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