Make Light Work (in ‘Soho’)

A big impact of the Covid 19 Pandemic is that far more of us are now working from home. Ensure you maximise natural daylight in your home working environment – it’s good for your well-being says Crittall Windows…  The small... View Article

30% More Coverage with New Powercoat Paint Roller

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

Custom-build homes get a shot in the arm

SME developers of custom-built homes on multi-plots can now apply for exemption of the community infrastructure levy thanks to new planning guidance released this week. It also allows custom builders to cover a wider spectrum of projects, including customised housing... View Article

Love your space

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
Silence is golden

Silence is golden

Environmental noise is a part of everyday life; from road traffic noise, to construction work on your doorstep, we experience different sound levels all day, every day. It’s only in recent years that the severity of the impact of continuous... View Article

The warm glow of lower bills

Rises in gas and electricity prices mean that specifying more energy efficient and renewable heating options such as biomass is even more important, as Ian Sams from Specflue explains Renewable energy means energy produced from sources that are constantly replenished.... View Article

SUNFLEX UK

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

Be inspired with BLANCO’s new brochures for 2021

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

Off-grid sewerage

Rebecca Taylor from HD Services gives her insights into getting groundwork specifications right for your build, and explains the options available when no mains sewerage connection is possible Building your own home can be one of the most rewarding things... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Home Offices

With the arrival of Covid, hundreds of thousands of homeowners took to their studies (or sofas) to work from home. As householders continue to combine home-working with being in the office to an unprecedented degree, we round up some of... View Article

Rooflights – historic solutions

You might think rooflights are a modern invention, but as Peter Daniel of The Rooflight Company explains, they have a long history which ties into humanity’s perennial desire to bring light into buildings Natural light has been worshipped since time... View Article

Ask the Expert: The light fantastic

Marketa Rypacek of Industville looks at which of the many types of decorative lighting are best for your project, gives insights into how to go low energy without compromising light levels, and explains why lighting is like jewellery HOW CAN... View Article