Here’s our guide to that most desirable door: the bifold. Dave Palmer, from MyGlazing.com, trade body the Glass and Glazing... View Article
Many of us still have conventional central-heating systems that pump hot water to traditional radiators to heat our rooms. These... View Article
Build-to-Rent properties offer a whole different class of renting experience. Including shared facilities like gyms or co-working spaces, on-site property... View Article
As the price cap has just gone up, and the temperatures look set to plummet, heating our homes is about... View Article
Dr James Morton – GP and food writer who rose to fame on the Great British Bake Off – and... View Article
There’s no denying January can be tough. Money’s tight after Christmas; the weather’s awful and self-employed folk gotta do their... View Article
A couple of years ago I wrote a story about some rather special homes being built on the site of... View Article
Maximalism is in, so we’ve rounded up some of the most beautiful wallpapers around that will help you bring gorgeous... View Article
Looking for a Christmas gift ideas for an avid self-builder? Here’s our pick of the best – plus a few... View Article
The traditional toilet we are most familiar with is called a close-coupled toilet. On a close-coupled toilet, the cistern –... View Article
Cleaning out your gutters is a job that it’s easy to keep putting off. But, it’s got to be done,... View Article
The majority of us will need to raise funds in order to finance a dream new self-build house. There are... View Article
Ironically enough, if you’re looking for inspiration for your next building project, the Architecture Biennale in Venice probably isn’t the... View Article
Thinking of turning your home into an Airbnb? Short-term renting is bigger business than ever – with 5 million Airbnb... View Article
There are windmill conversions, and then there’s The Windmill in Suffolk – one of the very best. Sitting in gently... View Article
A simple, single-storey brick box on the back of the house, containing a living-dining area and featuring bifold doors, is... View Article
A pantry is a small room used to store food, usually attached to or just off the main kitchen. The... View Article
Although we think of solar energy as primarily a way of generating electricity, solar water heating is an alternative use... View Article