Selfbuilder Diaries

Film editor Ollie Stothert and his wife’s biggest production yet saw them write a new script to transform a site in Buckinghamshire “And…Action!” – these words have defined my career as a film editor. Little did we anticipate that these... View Article

The lowdown on natural flooring

Crucial Trading’s Scott Hosie walks you through the different looks and feels of natural flooring materials for each part of your home, to achieve a mix of healthy as well as characterful spaces When determining the interior design scheme for... View Article

The Aico|HomeLINK Community Awards to return for 2024

After the success of their first Community Awards in 2022, Aico|HomeLINK are bringing this spectacular event back for its second year, returning on Thursday 18th of April 2024, at the International Convention Centre Birmingham. Hosted by Carl Jones, who presents... View Article

Full Height Loft Insulation And Storage with Loft Leg

When building your dream home, or renovating your existing home you will need to consider loft insulation. With the increasing levels of loft insulation required however, storage in the loft can become an issue. Our innovative Loft Leg products allow... View Article

ASWS leading the way on lead

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) looks at the continuing health threat posed by a class of paint banned for the past 30 years, and how one London based metal window specialist has learned to deal with it. Commercial property companies... View Article

Soprema’s BBA certified waterproofing solutions

Soprema is a leading manufacturer of inverted roof solutions, offering a range of high-quality products, backed by a strong technical team and warranties for the entire system. If you are looking for a waterproofing system for inverted roofs, green roofs,... View Article

IronmongeryDirect switches on new electrical range

IronmongeryDirect has expanded its huge product range with the introduction of over 1,100 electrical products. Many leading brands in sockets and switches, lighting, heating, and ventilation are now available, to complement the company’s existing portfolio and meet even more of... View Article

Should you Restore a Listed Building?

Embarking on restoring a listed building is not just a construction project; it’s a journey into the past, a commitment to preserving history. For many, the allure of restoring such a property is undeniable – the charm, the character, the... View Article

How AI tools could transform your renovation project

Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows, talks to us about the AI tools that can help you effectively manage your renovation or selfbuild project.  Managing a renovation project without the help of... View Article

Seeing the light

Sally and David Jensen love their Edwardian home, so they found extra space for their growing family with a clever rear extension TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES LUKE WELLER/MITCHELL & CORTI Sally and David bought their Edwardian mid-terrace home in 2018.... View Article

Exterior Inspiration: Outdoor Living

A home’s outdoor space serves as a private sanctuary, offering an opportunity to step outside and immerse yourself in nature. With that in mind, explore our curated selection of exterior products which we hope will inspire you and infuse character... View Article

The case for restoration

Tom Cardoe, Head of Restoration at Henley Group, explains why restoration is so important within the construction industry. Building restoration is the preservation of historical, heritage and listed buildings – a process that ensures the historic fabric of the building... View Article