Do you really need an architect?
When building or renovating a house, you’ll find one piece…
Selfbuild Advice
Whether you’re a self builder, serial renovator or extending your current home, here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge.
What you need to know before you start on site
When building your home, there are a number of things…
The problem with hot water – and how to solve it
Generating hot water often leads to massive energy loss and…
How much does polished concrete cost in the UK?
Polished concrete can add a sleek, modern touch to any…
Cost of plumbing and electrics in the UK
How much your plumbing and electrics will cost when building…
Guide to external wall insulation in the UK
Your guide to planning for, and installing external wall insulation…
How much do house foundations cost?
Explore the key factors influencing your house foundation’s cost and…
Staircase costs
Discover the main factors that will impact your staircase costs…
Tips for a windy garden
This project is a great example of what to consider…
Self-build checklist: before you start on site
What do you need to get done before you break…
Do you need a project manager?
If you’re building a new house, do you need a…
How much do windows and doors cost in the UK?
How much will your windows and doors cost and how…
Why homes are overheating
Chances are if you’ve built new, your house can become…
Airtightness installation tips
You don’t need to break the bank to make your…
Grants in Northern Ireland
A list of grants and financial incentives currently available to…
How much will you spend before you build?
Preliminary costs, of how much you spend before you build,…
Kitchen island inspiration
If you’re thinking about adding an island unit to your…
What to do before you start on site
After you’ve secured planning permission and got your construction drawings…
Joinery Costs
Here’s what you can expect to pay for joinery costs…
How to deal with a botched job
Answering a reader question, Micah Jones gives tips on how…
Grants in England
A list of grants, financial supports and initiatives available to…
Grants in Wales
A list of grants, financial supports and initiatives available to…
Are batteries worth it?
In this opinion piece, energy consultant Patrick Waterfield asks: are…
Grants in Scotland
A list of grants, financial supports and initiatives available to…
