October 18, 2017For many self-builders and home improvers underfloor heating (UFH) is now the preferred method of emitting heat, but it’s a…
October 12, 20171. Size matters 2. How to make small beautiful 3. Tiling in Bedrooms 4. When to shift to neutral 5.…
October 2, 2017What’s the cheapest alternative to meet the ROI Building Regulations’ renewables requirement for a new build? How about a retrofit?…
August 23, 2017Q: Does an extension that's exempt from planning permission need to match the original look of the house? A: In…
August 21, 2017You can extend without planning permission but there are five rules of thumb to follow. In this article, we cover:…
August 14, 2017Q: I am starting a search for an architect to build a replacement farm house and I am putting together…
July 27, 2017Building Control is responsible for ensuring that the Building Regulations, a set of construction standards laid down by the UK…
July 26, 2017Energy ratings exist throughout Europe and consist of a certificate that gives your house a grade, on an A to…
July 19, 2017Q: I have condensation in my bathroom, should I install a humidistat-operated fan or even a dehumidifier? A: You could…
July 19, 2017A: When buying materials, is it enough to look for the CE mark? Not for the materials that are covered…
