Top tips for building a child-proof home
Whether you have children of your own, or plan on selling your property to another family in the future, ensuring your property is built with child safety in mind is... View Article
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Limitless possibilities
Here, Paul Higgins of TuffX explores the key reasons for self-builders to specify bi-fold doors, from slimline sightlines to revolutionary heated solutions. Bi-fold external doors offer the ideal balance of... View Article
Let’s go outside
Ronan O’Dowd from AG Outside Rooms shares his top tips for maximising your outside space and unlocking the potential of your garden, from tranquil sanctuaries to vibrant entertainment areas There... View Article
Beat the heat
Jason Bennett of Zehnder Group UK discusses ways to address the risk of overheating in homes, as summer temperatures begin to rise The way we build our homes has changed.... View Article
Why door and window colour matters
Victoria Brocklesby of Origin discusses the impact of colour when choosing doors and windows, and its importance in design decisions For self-builders and renovators, the decisions are endless: layouts, materials,... View Article
Top 10 tips to reduce your self-build cost
Quantity Surveyor Tim Phillips of www.quantiv.uk and an expert at the Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show shares his tips for procuring materials cost-effectively and making strong savings to reduce your self-build... View Article
How to create a light-filled home
Whether it is a renovation, an extension or a complete new-build, creating a finished home filled with natural light starts with the design. Edward Stobart of IDSystems explains more We... View Article
Ask the expert – The art of colour selection
LISTEN HERE Choosing the right paint colours for different rooms is more than just a matter of aesthetics – it’s about understanding how colours interact with light, influence mood, and... View Article
Safety first: glazing and framing options for rooflights
When choosing rooflights for your project, cost and aesthetics are likely the priority over glass or frame technology. However, the choice of glass type and frame design, can have significant... View Article
Envirovent advises self builders when choosing an MVHR system
Dominic Gilhooly, Customer Services Team Manager at EnviroVent Ltd, looks at why MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) is becoming more important in new and renovated homes and advises self-builders... View Article
Interior Inspiration: Kitchens/dining rooms
Arguably one of the biggest purchases of your project, choosing the right kitchen/dining area is paramount. Explore our collection of dining tables, kitchens, and accessories and find inspiration for the... View Article
Selfbuilder Diaries
LISTEN HERE Jo and Andrew’s dream New England-style home on the Dorset coast is finally taking shape after years of planning woes, and their original builder dropping out a week... View Article
Product & Supplier News
Eco Workshop: Heat & Energy
Saturday 10th August Workshop runs from 10:00 – 16:30 (Doors open 09:00 – 17:30) Understand how your designs, lifestyle and system choices can impact your home’s energy performance with NSBRC’s... View Article
Introducing the Guardian Flat Roof
Guardian Building Systems has added another high-quality solution to its home improvement portfolio with the new Guardian Flat Roof system, offering a simple to specify and install option for homeowners... View Article
Future-proof your dream home in style with a home lift
No doubt you imagine growing old in your dream home, enjoying a comfortable retirement in the place you’ve always imagined and finally built… Which is why it’s never too early... View Article
Moduleo support Lindsey Churchilll to raise funds for charity
Moduleo are excited to lend their support to Lindsey Churchill, who is circumnavigating the entire British coastline on foot to raise funds for the charity Mind and National Trails UK. A world record... View Article
Leeds based builder making the best of CaberMDF
A former member of the Royal Corps of Signals, who switched to carpentry after leaving the Army, now runs his own building company covering the West Riding area of Yorkshire... View Article
Maximise Profits with the BRRR Real Estate Strategy!
The Buy Refurbish Refinance Rent (BRRR) strategy is more than just a catchy acronym; it’s a comprehensive approach to real estate investment that although not a new concept, has been... View Article
At 21°, we believe you thrive in the places where you experience comfort
Delivering a low energy or Passivhaus building is complex, and you need a solution rather than a single product. At 21°, they are committed to using a whole house approach... View Article
Birkdale launches new DuraPost® SLEEK aluminium fence panel range
The new DuraPost® SLEEK aluminium range from Birkdale is a contemporary and durable fence panel solution that is incredibly easy to install thanks to its modular structure. It is available in... View Article
Engineered solutions are taking over from natural wood
Natural timber is gorgeous; and has been the building material for eons! It still has a huge place in our heart even amongst the multitude of new technological advances in the construction industry.... View Article
Top tips when building with Timber Frame
Structural timber really is a great option for selfbuild projects as it has a whole host of advantages over other building materials: it’s sustainable, economical, thermally efficient and can be... View Article
Self-builders feel at home with West Fraser
It is widely acknowledged that buying a home is one of the biggest financial purchases most people will ever make so it follows that actually building your own house will... View Article
Keller Kitchens introduces bio-based kitchen
Keller has delivered a first for the kitchen market; a bio-based kitchen. enduura® is exceptional because the material used is not readily available in the market. By bringing together complementary suppliers, Keller has... View Article