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Introducing, ‘Sense by MACO’, the first integrated smart window and door sensors available in the UK to utilise the Matter Protocol. Available in the UK from MACO Door & Window Hardware (U.K.) Ltd and their network of suppliers these future-proof... View Article

Schlüter Systems, the largest and most innovative manufacturer of system solutions for the function, protection and decoration of tile and natural stone in the world; the company is well known as the expert in creating waterproof, durable bathrooms. Schlüter Registered... View Article

Politicians in both Westminster and Edinburgh are fond of talking about creating a ‘Circular Economy’, and the First Minister of the Scottish Parliament, John Swinney, recently had the satisfaction of opening the new Alexanders’ Timber Design Ltd timber frame plant... View Article

Helping You Choose the Right Wastewater or Surface Water Solution with Confidence 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... View Article

For 2026, Dulux is asking architects, specifiers and designers to dance to the Rhythm of Blues™ with its new trio of shades. For the first time ever, Dulux has selected a colour family of the year. The harmonious collection of... View Article

Have you been putting off mortar repairs to a wall or paving? If cold weather or the thought of trying to trowel mortar into a joint was putting you off, now could be a good time to take action. With... View Article

As a leading member of the UK Cast Stone Association, family owned Haddonstone has a reputation for its excellent cast stonework, and works with installers and developers on prestigious projects around the country.  Here we meet one such installer, Gregory... View Article

Garador has announced the launch of a new GRP side hinged garage door designed specifically for the modern market. Perfect solution These new doors offer a perfect solution for homes requiring all the advantages of a modern side hinged garage... View Article

When artist Zoe Papadopoulou set out to build her new home in Wivenhoe, Essex, her brief to architect Emil Neumann of Paul Archer Design was clear: it must have height, and it must have light. Nestled in a conservation area near the River Colne, the home is clad... View Article

Garador has announced the launch of a new GRP side hinged garage door designed specifically for the modern market. These new doors offer a perfect solution for homes requiring all the advantages of a modern side hinged garage door with... View Article

Twice named Kitchen Fitter of the Year by On The Tools magazine, T&N Developments has established a strong reputation for the quality of its workmanship, including fabricating bespoke pieces of furniture for its clients on site; most recently tapping into a trend advocated by Location’s... View Article

Over the past 25 years that IDSystems has been installing doors and windows the design and style of homes has changed dramatically. Gone from most architect drawings are separate kitchens and box shaped living rooms, replaced with large open plan... View Article

Eve and Ty turned house renovation into a viral success, using Celotex’s U-Value calculator and GA4100 PIR insulation boards to create a warm loft space. Find out how. When couple Eve and Ty started hunting for their dream home near... View Article

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... View Article

Modular building specialist Okopod has specified Hörmann RollMatic roller garage doors for a newly completed 9-car garage project in Cambridge, showcasing the company’s commitment to sustainable design and precision-engineered construction. Founded in 2019, Okopod has quickly become a leader in... View Article

Not only does 2025 mark the 25th anniversary of Harry Parsons setting up Marmox UK Ltd, but it will also remind many longer-serving bathroom and wetroom specialists of when the manufacturer’s remarkable Multiboard product first became available to the home... View Article

Saturday 9th August (10:00 – 16:00). Held at the NSBRC, Swindon Discover what the salespeople won’t always tell you! We’ll dive into everything from heat pumps and solar panels to ventilation systems and building materials – what’s new, what truly... View Article

Here Simon Helm, Studio Manager at Haddonstone, gives an insight into the traditional design and sculpting methods used to create the company’s bespoke architectural and garden stonework products. How long have you worked at Haddonstone? I joined the company in 1988. I studied... View Article

A Gloucestershire-based supplier of highly sustainable, PassivHaus standard timber frame buildings has been making extensive use of high performance panel products from the range of West Fraser since it was established almost a decade ago; while it continues to grow a reputation for... View Article

Introducing BAL Level Plus – a unique 1-part or 2-part rapid-setting smoothing and levelling compound, allowing you to use it however you need it for super smooth floors prior to tiling. BAL Level Plus can be used as a 1-part... View Article