Ask the Expert: Security first

Kenny McHugh of Secured by Design answers self-builders’ questions on creating a physically secure home, from the layout and boundaries, to physical security and alarms Every self-builder will be looking to create a safe and secure home, but security doesn’t... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Bedrooms

Bedrooms should be somewhere that you can really relax and feel comfortable, beyond just places to sleep. From wardrobes to dressing tables to underbed storage, you can co-ordinate your pieces to ensure that the whole space feels like a holistic... View Article

A different angle

Architect Lanre Falase adapted an existing design to create a striking home for his family in south London, full of unique quirks and clever elements that maximise its tight, triangular site TEXT TOM BODDY IMAGES LUKASZ WIELKOSZYNSKI & BOLANS ARCHITECTS... View Article

Jackon showcases the future of self-building

HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW, EXCEL LONDON. STAND: F130 JACKON is a market leader in ICF – Insulating Concrete Formwork. This construction technique makes a positive contribution to the construction of energy-efficient buildings due to very low energy inputs required for... View Article

Defy Gravity with the Onyx Orbit

Designed for an out-of-this-world fireside experience, the new Onyx Orbit is an electric fire that defies the norm with a floating presence and ultra-contemporary styling. The Orbit creates a dramatic suspended centrepiece, particularly suited to open living spaces. For architects... View Article

Prevent heat loss at the base of walls

According to BRE, “Thermal bridging can be responsible for up to 30% of a dwelling’s heat loss”. So, what is a thermal bridge? Often referred to as a cold bridge, thermal bridging occurs in areas of a building that have... View Article

Garage doors – add kerb appeal

Enhancing your property and adding to its kerb appeal is all about making the right choice for your home’s exterior – the windows, entrance doors, landscaping and, of course, your garage door. Often overlooked, the garage can be one of... View Article

How to get started with a self-build

A self-build home is a house that has been built by an individual to tailor their every need – from walk-in wardrobes and sauna rooms, to open plan living spaces and ensuites. The number of people looking to take part in... View Article

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen has died at the age of 96 after a reign of 70 years. A statement from the King said: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me... View Article

The future of self-build homes

Getting your own home can sometimes be your biggest investment to date. Buying and maintaining a new-build home can be costly, with ongoing maintenance. People are after a lot more flexibility for their homes; they want to change the size... View Article

Lighter, brighter homes

Glass balustrades are one of the fastest-growing glazing products in Europe and F.H. Brundle have the widest range of innovative, stylish and installer-friendly, handrailing and balustrade ranges available. Homeowners, architects and product designers have striven to introduce as much transparent... View Article

Snickers Workwear Trousers – more than fit for purpose

Six Work Trouser families to satisfy every need on site – sustainably. Snickers Workwear’s trouser families are suited to any kind of work on site. Delivering maximum functionality, comfort, protection and mobility they’re the products of choice among discerning professional... View Article