Author Archives for Victoria Purcell

trending garden furniture: modern rattan swing sofa in beige with blue, white and grey cushions

10 best-selling garden chairs

May 13, 2022 1:06 pm Published by Comments Off on 10 best-selling garden chairs

From swinging sofas to rocking chairs, hanging egg chairs and rattan sets, these trending garden furniture pieces are on point for 2022


EV home charger

Home EV charging: installation and tariffs

April 28, 2022 4:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Home EV charging: installation and tariffs

A guide to installing a home EV charging point, electric vehicle energy tariffs and using renewables to help keep the cost of charging low


John and Julia's house on Grand Designs: The Streets

A modernist triumph on Graven Hill

April 28, 2022 7:30 am Published by Comments Off on A modernist triumph on Graven Hill

John and Julia's self-build on Graven Hill, featured in Grand Designs: The Streets, was so stressful that the couple both end up in hospital


Cumbrian mill conversion and rebuild for Grand Designs

NaCSBA launches its 2022 self-build survey

March 16, 2022 11:39 am Published by Comments Off on NaCSBA launches its 2022 self-build survey

NaCSBA – the National Custom and Self Build Association – has launched its first annual survey of self builders. In... View Article


future homes: This carbon neutral home has passive thermal regulation throughout, as well as a smart rooftop garden and interior glass wall

Are these the homes of the future?

March 4, 2022 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on Are these the homes of the future?

What do our future home look like? These houses - one self-powered, one carbon neutral and one made of recycled waste - could hold the key


Don't Move Improve 2022 shortlist

3 energy efficient renovations

March 3, 2022 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on 3 energy efficient renovations

15 renovations were shortlisted for the NLA's Don't Move, Improve! awards 2022 - these three all showcase energy efficient retrofitting solutions


mid-century modern coffee table

Brits spend 38 days researching furniture buys

February 24, 2022 3:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Brits spend 38 days researching furniture buys

The humble coffee table is one of the trickiest furniture buys, according to research by ufurnish. Check out these 5 trending coffee table styles...