How to install a lift in your home
June 21, 2024 9:00 am Comments Off on How to install a lift in your homeOnce considered just a luxury for the most expensive homes with a lot of space, a lift is now more... View Article
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How to make a Victorian house more eco-friendly
May 21, 2024 9:43 am Comments Off on How to make a Victorian house more eco-friendlyBritain has the oldest housing stock in Europe, perhaps even in the world. About 10% of people in the UK... View Article
Garage conversions: What you need to know
May 9, 2024 4:44 pm Comments Off on Garage conversions: What you need to knowMany of us no longer park our cars in the garage. For some, it’s just too much faff, or the... View Article
Boiling water tap vs kettle
May 1, 2024 10:00 am Comments Off on Boiling water tap vs kettleIt is estimated that 80% of new high-end kitchens and 20% of more modestly budgeted new kitchens include a boiling-water... View Article
Electric radiators buying guide
April 17, 2024 12:43 pm Comments Off on Electric radiators buying guideAll the attention in the world of heating is firmly focused on heat pumps, and the big decision for anyone... View Article
Homeowner and installer team up for heat-pump success
April 10, 2024 10:00 am Comments Off on Homeowner and installer team up for heat-pump successA desire to regain control of spiralling energy bills and move away from gas motivated Rob Ritchie, a semi-retired chemistry-textbook... View Article
Heat Pump Installer of the Year shares his expert heat-pump tips
March 26, 2024 7:54 pm Comments Off on Heat Pump Installer of the Year shares his expert heat-pump tipsIt’s becoming clear that the best way to ensure success with a new heat-pump system is to pick a great... View Article
High-temperature heat pumps: the solution to draughty, old British homes?
March 21, 2024 10:00 am Comments Off on High-temperature heat pumps: the solution to draughty, old British homes?As the name suggests, a high-temperature heat pump is an air-source heat pump that runs with a higher flow temperature... View Article
Oak-framed extensions guide
March 20, 2024 11:00 am Comments Off on Oak-framed extensions guideWe’ve fallen in love with oak-framed builds on Grand Designs over the years. Who could forget Julie and Robert’s cruciform... View Article
The Purbeck Project: divine Dorset getaway
March 14, 2024 11:00 am Comments Off on The Purbeck Project: divine Dorset getawayGemma and Lewis Donoghue did what many others only dreamed of during lockdown: they bought a place in the country.... View Article
Indoor air quality: why it matters and how you can improve it
March 12, 2024 11:00 am Comments Off on Indoor air quality: why it matters and how you can improve itThe quality of the air outdoors is something we have long been concerned about. Since the bad old days of... View Article
Just how big is your building? Why using the right measure matters
March 5, 2024 6:52 pm Comments Off on Just how big is your building? Why using the right measure mattersYou might imagine that the size of a construction is fairly clear-cut. But, in fact, the area of a building... View Article
What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and how do you reduce them?
March 3, 2024 11:00 am Comments Off on What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and how do you reduce them?Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are organic substances that evaporate easily at room temperature. It’s an umbrella term for many harmful... View Article
Why is everything so expensive? And what can we do about it?
February 29, 2024 11:00 am Comments Off on Why is everything so expensive? And what can we do about it?The financial crisis, the B word, Covid, unpleasantly high inflation and the energy price shock: a series of difficult financial... View Article
Are gas hobs really dangerous? The pollutants they emit and how to deal with them
February 28, 2024 4:05 pm Comments Off on Are gas hobs really dangerous? The pollutants they emit and how to deal with themAlthough induction hobs have grown in popularity, there are still many new gas hobs sold every year, and a huge... View Article
How to dress bifold doors
February 27, 2024 11:24 am Comments Off on How to dress bifold doorsBifold doors are usually installed because of the statement that they make, opening the inside up to the outside and... View Article
What are composting toilets? Waterless toilets explained
February 13, 2024 11:00 am Comments Off on What are composting toilets? Waterless toilets explainedDon’t be put off by flashbacks to rank festival toilets: today’s composting toilets are a world away from stinky portable... View Article
Complete guide to building foundations
February 12, 2024 6:19 pm Comments Off on Complete guide to building foundationsGetting your building’s foundations right is key to getting your build off to a good start and preventing costly problems... View Article