Government announces £15 billion Warm Homes Plan

The Government announced on Tuesday 20 January, details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, a £15bn programme designed to support households with solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, helping to lower energy bills and decarbonise homes across the UK. The [...]

Retrofit revolution: Making homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to run

The ‘Retrofit Zone’ is a brand-new free resource at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre. This new permanent exhibit is helping homeowners navigate solutions to increase their property's energy-efficiency, value, and most importantly, their quality of life. “Retrofit is [...]

Home Is Where the Hearth Is: New Research Reveals the Power of Ambience in British Homes

From cosy living rooms to the ritual of lighting a fire, creating the right atmosphere is central to how we live, relax and connect at home Autumn has officially begun and for many Brits that means one thing: time to [...]

Build with Confidence: Book Your FREE Klargester Site Visit Today

When it comes to building your own home, making the right decision at every stage is vital, and choosing the right wastewater or surface water solution is no exception. That’s why Klargester offers free, no-obligation site visits, giving self-builders support [...]
A Grand Home in Buckinghamshire – Case Study

THE SECOND ACT

Howard Reay and Amber Valentine both worked in TV and film, but this didn’t prepare them for the drama of their own journey to creating a grand home in Buckinghamshire. Roseanne Field of Selfbuilder & Homemaker reports. Tucked away up [...]

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