Choosing a kitchen that lasts

Sebastian Aronowitz, founder of The London Kitchen Company explores why material choice is so important when designing a kitchen, deserving the same attention as the overall appearance. Kitchens are usually chosen for how they look. Layout, door style, colour and... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Home Office

With more of us working from home than ever before, it’s increasingly common for self-builders to create a dedicated working space. Find inspiration in our selection of products, whether your space will be a small-but-functional corner or a full blown... View Article

Heat pump evolution

James Parker speaks to Rick Clarke, product manager at NIBE, about why air source heat pumps are not the only answer, and how self-builders can benefit from an array of user-friendly smart tech to fine tune their heating’s efficiency. WHAT... View Article

Brighton to host free home renovation event

Householders in and around Brighton who are thinking about improving the comfort and energy performance of their homes will have the opportunity to learn from real renovation experiences at a free community event taking place on Wednesday, 18th March at... View Article

How Can Bathroom Installations Be Made Quicker and Cleaner?

Kirstie Manning, National Specification Manager at Wilsonart, explores how improper waste disposal, shortages of experienced tilers, and health and safety concerns can create a host of delays on new-build housing projects. There are few industries where the old adage ‘time... View Article

Are renovation costs really falling? Experts invite homeowners to look closer

News by Checkatrade that renovation costs have dropped by 25% since 2023 might be welcomed by many homeowners who have delayed projects amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty.  But industry experts caution that the headline figure doesn’t necessarily mean building work is suddenly “cheap” again, or that budgets can... View Article

Discover the 2026 Warm Homes Plan at Build It Live

Visit ‘Build It Live’ later this month at the Kent Event Centre on 21 and 22 February 2026 to meet with property experts and suppliers who can discuss your next project including finding out about the benefits of the 2026... View Article

5 top tips for affordable Passivhaus retrofits

Next step advice for those inspired by Guy Martin’s House Without Bills For those inspired by the Passivhaus retrofit projects featured in Guy Martin’s House Without Bills (that aired on Monday 9 February on Channel 4) the Passivhaus Trust is offering a wide range... View Article

The impact of the Future Homes Standard in 2026

Building or renovating a home in the coming years? Here’s what the Future Homes Standard means for your project, and why the right windows and doors matter more than ever. If you’re planning a new build or self-build project, the... View Article

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... View Article

HomeOwners Alliance announces partnership with Property Care Association to help homeowners find trusted specialists

HomeOwners Alliance (HOA), the property advice website which empowers​ homeowners and aspiring homeowners with expert advice, has announced a new​ partnership with UK’s leading organisation for the UK’s building protection industry,​ the Property Care Association (PCA). PCA’s audited members helps homeowners​ diagnose and fix... View Article