An Isle of Wight self-builder has built an energy efficient home thanks to renewable technology and high-quality insulation.

VELUX Product Manager, Grant Sneddon, offers advice on selecting the best daylight solutions for your project.

28 Jul 2015
When a young family bought a bungalow with the view to renovate, little did they know they would end up completing a four-bedroom self-build in their garden!

If you are renovating or converting your listed building, the process can sometimes seem rather overwhelming. So to assist in the process, period property expert the Listed Property Owners Club has put together some top tips to help document your property challenge.

28 Jul 2015
Rachel Pyne, Group Sales Director at self-build finance expert BuildStore, offers advice on how to ensure your finances last the duration of your project.

28 Jul 2015
Changes to the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive tariff means that payments for biomass boilers and stoves have decreased for new applications.

When looking to fill your garden with beautiful flowers, consider plants that can be used to add colour, flavour and texture to your home-cooked food.

When it comes to designing your home, interiors shouldn’t be an afterthought. The choice of furniture, layout of the room, preferred colour palette and accessories can all dramatically transform not only the feel of a home, but also its functionality. Aaron Andrews, Creative Director of homeware specialist The Gifted Few,…

03 Jul 2015
Innovative use of vaulted ceilings and clever glazing has transformed an urban infill site into a four-bedroom family home.

03 Jul 2015
Nurture nature in your home all year round using clever and contemporary planters.

Richard McLane, Design Director of bespoke staircase expert Bisca, profiles the key specification concerns to choosing a staircase.

Richard McLane, Design Director of bespoke staircase expert Bisca, profiles the key specification concerns to choosing a staircase.

While building your own home is an exciting prospect, navigating the complexities of the British planning process can be a real turn-off for many prospective self-builders. Steve Mansour, Group CEO at insurance expert CRL, talks you through the process to ease your concerns.

03 Jul 2015
Raymond Conner, Chief Executive of BuildStore Ltd, discusses why the Government’s ‘Right to Build’ is another appealing initiative for potential self-builders.

Sustainable and eco-living expert Tristan Titeux presents simple things you can do to make your home an eco-haven.

From bi-fold doors that open up rooms and merge inside with the out, to elegant windows that let in more light, and made-to-measure blinds that add a touch of inspiration, the Origin Home is a complementary product range to transform your home into a masterpiece.

04 Jun 2015
Many self-builders find themselves at the end of a project with a beautiful home surrounded by a bare garden. However, there are many ways to create a beautiful garden by using resources already on your site.

04 Jun 2015
Whether self-building, renovating or just redecorating, the interior design scheme of your finished home is one of the key areas that visitors are certain to notice. Here, be inspired by the power and simplicity of working with white in this stunning design showcase and industry insight.

04 Jun 2015
While timber cladding has boomed in recent decades, it has become particularly popular in the self-build market, and for good reason. Here, cladding expert Vastern Timber explains why.

Belinda Hall, founder of online craft marketplace Home of Artisans, explains how small focal items have the power to turn a house into a home.

04 Jun 2015
A new study conducted by an online bathroom retailer has revealed that the majority of Brits would like to recreate an at home spa experience in their bathroom with whirlpool baths and saunas/steam showers as the must have features of a dream bathroom.

04 Jun 2015
Often when starting a new build project, rainwater and eaves systems are not particularly high on the agenda, but ignoring correct specification can have catastrophic effects. Here, Tony Wereszczynski, Technical Director of rainwater system specialist Alutec looks at how self-builders can get it right, taking into consideration the technical requirements,…

04 Jun 2015
Lesley and Wyn Jones challenged themselves by rearranging the layout of an existing property and adding an extension to dramatically increase its size. Here, Lesley describes their self-build journey.

04 Jun 2015
When a London couple were searching for a house in the country, they found the ideal plot, the only problem was the dated brick cottage that stood within it.

Brian Kilroy, Business Development Manager at BLP Insurance, welcomes the Government’s funding incentives for self-builders’ construction costs in London, but says that local authorities need to lend a helping hand.

Tips from the experts are always useful when embarking upon a self-build, especially when it comes to the subject of finance. Utilising BuildStore’s wealth of expertise, Group Sales Director Rachel Pyne offers some advice on this topic.

For many, renovating a thatched property is the epitome of rural living, but misconceptions often deter buyers. NFU Mutual, the UK’s leading rural insurer, offers practical advice on the risks and rewards of owning a thatched property.

05 May 2015
Paul Garlick, of green wall expert Mobilane, looks at the latest innovative techniques to green your new home and add additional levels of sustainability.

Shoe designer Rupert Sanderson employed David Kohn Architects to create a unique extension for his Victorian semi-detached house in Tufnell Park, North London.

02 Apr 2015
After building her own home Mandy Clark felt that the process deserved to be retold, so put her self-build experience into a book. Here, Mandy discusses the ups and downs of her homebuilding adventure.

05 May 2015
Here, Howells Patent Glazing – an expert in bespoke roof design – showcases the roof glazing options available that will flood your home with natural light.

05 May 2015
Barbara Osborne, Product Manager at Methven UK, looks at the creation of useable bathrooms for the ageing population and what this means for installers.

05 May 2015
People these days who come across a lead pipe are probably in the Conservatory with Colonel Mustard, playing ‘Cluedo’. However, if you find lead in a plumbing system it’s nothing to joke about.

A Gloucestershire extension project has incorporated the refurbishment of a derelict gasworks, transforming it into a sensational contemporary annex for the nineteenth century home.

Last year, the UK became the largest European market for solar power, overtaking Germany, which had previously held the top spot for European solar installations for 18 of the last 19 years. Here, Daniel Roca, UK county manager at Panasonic Eco Solutions Europe, explains why.

02 Apr 2015
It’s easy to think that environmental change and destruction is something that only happens in pristine green environments such as rainforests. But while it is hard for UK homeowners to directly help protect these very valuable places, there is an environment under threat that is literally on many people’s doorsteps:…

02 Apr 2015
A garage squashed between two houses has been transformed into a unique three storey house.

Flooring has the power to transform a room, whether it is the soft sensation of carpet between your toes or the springy firmness of vinyl underfoot. Jeremy Garrish, Head buyer at Carpetright, shares his top tips on how to choose the right flooring for your home, providing a wealth of…

Paul Joyner, Managing Director of Sustainable Building Solutions, part of the Travis Perkins Group, discusses how SAP assessments have heightened the importance of Y-values and how they can be used to save money and improve efficiency.

02 Apr 2015
In recent years many historic crafts and trades have gradually declined or been separated from mainstream building in the face of the demand for mass production and more cost effective processes. Here, Graham Irving, Managing Director of Bovingdon Bricks, presents the value of old fashioned brick making.

Patrick Bradley’s radical home design presented a number of electrical challenges for contractor AK Electrical, who installed a system based on controls from electrical solutions and services provider Hager.

02 Apr 2015
The Government is keen to support and encourage individuals and communities who want to build their own homes and is taking proactive steps to stimulate the growth of the self-build market.

01 Apr 2015
As a self-builder you will be investing significant time and money into building your dream home, and no matter how well you plan, things can and do go wrong. Here, Rachel Pyne, Group Sales Director of BuildStore Ltd explains why insurance and warranties are a necessity, not a luxury.

01 Apr 2015
Ground source heating is a great way to lower energy bills and make money thanks to the RHI scheme.

04 Mar 2015
Nick Green, author of the Self Build Garden Room Guide, shares his top tips for building your own garden room.

Interior designer and founder of design studio Violet & George, Nicky Mudie presents guidance on how to decorate your home in shades that suit your style.

Simon Orrells recognised the potential of offsite construction methods when he started he career in the early 1990s. Here, Simon offers his perspective on why the timber frame industry is at its strongest to date.

If you’re new to self-build, working out which foundation application is best for your project can be one of the most daunting aspects of all the construction phases and is difficult to budget for accurately. Therefore, it is important to clearly identify the best foundation solution for your project early…

04 Mar 2015
Space and water heating normally accounts for more than 60% of a household’s energy, so it’s crucial that self-builders make the right choice when planning their heating system. Karen Trewick, Director of Communications at electric heating specialist Dimplex, looks at the options available to maximise comfort and keep running costs…

Worktops are the crucial accessory of the kitchen. Much like combining the wrong coloured handbag or shoes with an outfit may ruin the ensemble, mismatch your worktop and cabinets and the kitchen could loose its style. Here, Kevin Buchanan – Design Director of independent kitchen designer and retailer, Kitchen International…

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