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What is happening with the Future Homes Standard 2025?

Victoria Brocklesby, COO at aluminium windows and doors specialist, Origin, discusses how the Future Homes Standard legislation could impact housebuilding and offers her advice to self-builders and renovators The UK is placing more onus on ‘green building’ than ever before. [...]

A dramatic rescue

A cottage in the Cornish village which hosted Poldark saw its own share of drama when it was rescued from the point of collapse by Mark Semmens TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES CORNISH GEMS In 2018, a tiny cottage in a [...]

Ascending to
greatness

Young couple Lianne and James took the design of their home into their own hands, despite a challenging steep plot in Neath, South Wales, and managed to take full advantage of their surroundings while offering a residence that worked well [...]

A long time coming

For Paula and David Matthews, creating their dream home began back in the late 90s when they first bought their house, completing decades of good (and not-so-good) alterations before finally unlocking its full potential TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES PAULA & [...]

Latest Articles

A home for the ages

Having built their own home once before, the world of self-build wasn’t new to Craig and Jane, but building a multi-generational house for their family was an entirely fresh challenge... View Article

How to choose a lead-free flashing

Klober UK’s Nick King details six things self-builders and their roofers should be aware of when considering lead-free flashing.  Not all things are made equal, and this saying can certainly... View Article

Materials matter

Cedral’s Lisa Grosse explains why overheating and resilience are key factors when making decisions about the facade and roof of your home. Homes in the UK weren’t designed for the... View Article

Listed building alterations

Emma Wells, technical director and head of built heritage at SLR Consulting, takes a closer look at the consent needed for changes to a listed building and how those living... View Article

The home swap

Sharon and Jer Holland swapped their family bungalow in County Cork for a traditional stone farmhouse owned by Jer’s parents but in need of an upgrade TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES... View Article

Exterior Inspiration: Outdoor Living

Our gardens can be versatile living spaces, offering both a refuge to relax and enjoy nature, plus a great entertaining space on a warm summer evening. Here we have compiled... View Article

Embracing nature’s light

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of effectively introducing the biophilic benefits of natural light into the home. In an era marked by technological advancements and urbanisation, the... View Article

The natural choice

Neil Turner of Ecological Building Systems looks at why sustainable insulation offerings present a ‘natural choice’ for self-builders Natural insulation materials are experiencing a resurgence as self-builders are increasingly seeking... View Article

Following a learning curve

Despite the tricky construction challenges presented by a crescent-shaped architectural design, a determined couple have succeeded in creating their dream ‘forever’ home in the countryside TEXT Jess Unwin IMAGES John... View Article

All in the detail

Jim and Jayne Smith have remodelled and extended a tired 1930s house, including rejuvenating the exterior with rugged local stone TEXT Debbie Jeffery IMAGES Dominic Jones “We were reminded of... View Article
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Product & Supplier News

Keller Kitchens extends carbon farming collaboration

Since 2021, DKG (parent company of Keller Kitchens and Bruynzeel) and ZLTO (association of farmers and horticulturists in the Dutch provinces Zeeland, North Brabant and South Gelderland)  have been working together on a five-year... View Article

Transform your home with stylish VELFAC windows

Discover how bespoke VELFAC windows can create stunning, functional spaces—like this striking Kenilworth extension. A stunning curved extension featuring bespoke VELFAC aluminium/timber windows has transformed a family home in Kenilworth.... View Article

Electric radiator series sparks huge interest

The electric radiator series launched by leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad, has sparked significant interest in the heating sector. The range is currently made up of 13 steel and aluminium radiators... View Article
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