10 best-selling oak dining tables
November 16, 2022 5:09 pm Comments Off on 10 best-selling oak dining tablesAn oak dining table is a timeless piece of furniture. These bestsellers include modern, traditional, round and extendable options
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Yale’s Black Friday sale is back
November 15, 2022 9:00 am Comments Off on Yale’s Black Friday sale is backYale's Black Friday deals include 25% off home alarm systems and smart door locks and an all-in-one smart camera
MMC: the key to reducing carbon emissions?
October 20, 2022 6:00 am Comments Off on MMC: the key to reducing carbon emissions?Do modern methods of construction reduce carbon emissions? Studies have shown that they do - but what does this mean for self-builders?
CLOSED | Win a Quooker boiling water tap worth £1,490
October 1, 2022 12:30 pm Comments Off on CLOSED | Win a Quooker boiling water tap worth £1,490To win a Quooker boiling water tap worth £1,490, plus a tank and installation, enter the latest Grand Designs competition...
A multigenerational longhouse in Derbyshire
September 28, 2022 9:00 pm Comments Off on A multigenerational longhouse in DerbyshireInside Mike and Sarah's Grand Designs Derbyshire longhouse, a multigenerational home that caters for elderly parents and 'boomerangers'
Meet TV’s self-builders at Grand Designs Live
September 26, 2022 8:00 am Comments Off on Meet TV’s self-builders at Grand Designs LiveFive self-building couples from the TV programme will be on stage answering your questions during Grand Designs Live 2022 at NEC Birmingham
Green Living Live: 5 of the best talks on sustainability
September 26, 2022 7:00 am Comments Off on Green Living Live: 5 of the best talks on sustainabilityPart of Grand Designs Live, the Green Living Live show offers expert advice on and solutions for sustainable self-build and renovation
Modernising suburbia with a multicultural modular home
September 22, 2022 11:19 am Comments Off on Modernising suburbia with a multicultural modular homeThis leafy suburb in Hertfordshire has never seen the likes of Davi and Matt's black, boxy Grand Designs Chess Valley home before
10 best-selling coffee tables
September 22, 2022 8:00 am Comments Off on 10 best-selling coffee tablesShoppers typically spend 128 hours researching coffee tables before buying. Beat the 'purchase paralysis' and start your search here...
5 reasons to visit Grand Designs Live 2022
September 15, 2022 7:45 am Comments Off on 5 reasons to visit Grand Designs Live 2022Grand Designs Live returns to NEC Birmingham from 5-9 October 2022 packed with advice and inspiration for your self build... View Article
Creating a water self-sufficient home on a Mexican nature reserve
September 12, 2022 8:10 am Comments Off on Creating a water self-sufficient home on a Mexican nature reserveHow Robert Hutchison and Javier Sanchez collaborated to create a family home with water self-sufficiency on a nature reserve in Mexico
Eco insulation: a guide to materials
September 12, 2022 6:00 am Comments Off on Eco insulation: a guide to materialsHigh energy prices and the climate crisis mean it makes sense to boost the thermal efficiency of your home with eco-insulation products
How to save money on your energy bills
September 8, 2022 11:37 am Comments Off on How to save money on your energy billsLooking for tips on how to reduce energy bills? Follow these tips for short-term energy saving and long-term energy efficiency tips
A fast, affordable prefab build in Kent
September 7, 2022 9:41 pm Comments Off on A fast, affordable prefab build in KentRob and Kate's Grand Designs in Tunbridge Wells - a modular house delivered on the back of a lorry - was the programme's fastest ever build
Grand Designs named the top property TV show
August 24, 2022 1:17 pm Comments Off on Grand Designs named the top property TV showResearch into the nation’s viewing habits has revealed that Channel 4’s Grand Designs is the UK’s favourite home and property... View Article
How to find the right builder
August 18, 2022 6:00 am Comments Off on How to find the right builderThe Federation of Master Builders on how to find a builder and what to look for, especially during a tradesperson shortage
Mixed materials star in this kitchen remodel
August 11, 2022 8:00 am Comments Off on Mixed materials star in this kitchen remodelBespoke kitchen cabinets and a sizeable kitchen island were high on the priority list for this contemporary renovation in the New Forest
50% of self-builders choose sustainable heating, finds NaCSBA report
August 4, 2022 6:09 am Comments Off on 50% of self-builders choose sustainable heating, finds NaCSBA reportThe NaCSBA Custom and Self Build Market Report 2022 reveals that 50% of self-builders chose a sustainable heat source and used MMC