Product Articles

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

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

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