After moving house in September 2015, Thomas Oliver and Erika Harris purchased a three-bedroom property in Oxford and planned to adapt the house for their growing family.
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Project Inspiration
Package homes, despite their escalating popularity across the globe, are still shrouded in mystery, clinging to their post war, boring box-home stereotype. However, a lot has changed since the 1950’s and self-build package homes are…
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Structural elements
The Slimline range is an innovative collection of gas fires designed for cavity wall installations.
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Heating & Plumbing
H+H’s Rå Build method has been used by design and build contractor Canning Ericsson to speed construction of a three-storey apartment block on a confined site in Brighton.
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Structural elements
When it comes to adding those cosmetic finishing touches, it is well worth allocating a healthy budget from the outset to achieve that high-quality overall scheme you truly deserve. Forget traditional paint and wallpaper, why…
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i-nterior
Fairways, the Isle of Wight superhome showcased in September’s Grand Designs programme, features large areas of impeccable plastering made possible by spray-applied MP75 Readymix Plaster from by Knauf – one of the UK’s leading manufacturer…
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Walls & Cladding
There are many eco-friendly structural and renewable self-build solutions that offer homeowners a clear conscience in knowing that their home is protecting the health of our planet. However, although we don't often have eco-concerns with…
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Green Living
Many self‐builders have sleepless nights wondering whether they can meet the skill levels required for neat and effective brickwork, or – perhaps – should they be calling in the professionals at some considerable expense?
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Insulation
Sustainable and eco-living expert Tristan Titeux presents simple things you can do to make your home an eco-haven.
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Green Living
Inspired by the varying tones and textures of the Arabian Desert, RAK’s Sandust Collection includes two new porcelain tile formats in a striking Anthracite and White colour tone. Suitable for wall and floor application, RAK’s…
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Floors & Surfaces
