Cladding Fire Safety Regulator Announced in New Building Safety Bill Jack Woodfield The Queen's Speech on Tuesday included new cladding fire safety commitments
The Homebuilding & Renovating Show Returns in July - Register Now! Jack Woodfield For the first time in over a year, visit the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in person and learn how to build your dream home
Planning Reforms Announced in Queen's Speech to Speed up Planning Process Jack Woodfield The government's planning reforms moved one step closer on Tuesday - this is what's been announced
Stamp Duty Holiday Extension: What Happens After the Tax Break Ends? Jack Woodfield The stamp duty holiday extension will end on 30 June - here's what you need to know if you're buying a home
Demand for Heat Pumps has Surged by 28% in 2021, Research Shows Jack Woodfield More homeowners are striving to be eco-friendly and embracing the benefits that come from installing heat pumps
The Planning Hub is Live: Join Now and Get Expert Planning Advice All in One Place Jack Woodfield The Planning Hub is a new resource from Homebuilding & Renovating to help you get planning permission for your project
Self Build Project Management: Which Option is Right for you? By Jason Orme The right option for self build project management is one of the first steps in building your own home. We look at the various approaches and the types of self builders they suit best
Cladding a House: The Ultimate Guide By Natasha Brinsmead Cladding a house is not a job to be taken lightly — your choice of house cladding will play an important role in your home's appearance and how well it performs.
Ground Source Heat Pumps: How to Harness Eco Heating From the Earth By Tim Pullen Ground source heat pumps are an eco-friendly option for home heating using natural warmth from the earth. Here's how the technology work and if it's right for your home
Heat Pumps for Swimming Pools: The Low Carbon Route to Warm Water By David Hilton Heat pumps for swimming pools are a low carbon way to keep your water temperature comfortable for a pleasant swim. Here’s everything you need to know about them
Window Styles: What's the Best Choice for Your Project By Mark Brinkley Window styles can make or break your project, so it pays to research well to avoid being disappointed with the end result. Here’s what you need to know
How Much Does an Extension Cost? Simple Question, Complex Answer By Alison Wall When considering how much an extension costs, make sure you are aware of the factors that could cause your extension costs to spiral
Self Build Project Management: Which Option is Right for you? By Jason Orme The right option for self build project management is one of the first steps in building your own home. We look at the various approaches and the types of self builders they suit best
Window Styles: What's the Best Choice for Your Project By Mark Brinkley Window styles can make or break your project, so it pays to research well to avoid being disappointed with the end result. Here’s what you need to know
Log Burning Stoves: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying By Claire Lloyd, Natasha Brinsmead The best log burning stoves will not only offer a great solution for heating your home, but can add bags of character too
Aluminium Windows: The Complete Buyer’s Guide By Jason Orme Aluminium windows are hugely popular these days. If, like so many others, you are considering them for your home our guide explains everything you need to know.
Fabric First: How to Limit Your Home’s Reliance on Heating By Hugh Metcalf Fabric first is an approach to building a home that has gained traction with architects in recent years. We explore what it means, how it’s achieved and why it may be the future of our homes...
Kitchen Extension: How to Add Space Where It Counts By Michael Holmes, Michelle Guy A kitchen extension is one of the most popular home improvements today, and for good reason. Explore our ultimate guide from planning through to finding the right builder
How This All-Electric Eco Home Reduced its Owners’ Energy Bills by 75% By Alison Wall Christine and David Wetherell self built a modern, energy efficient home in Chesire that doesn’t require gas central heating thanks to its fabric first approach
11 Ideas to Make Your Garden More Eco-Friendly By Paul Hervey-Brookes, Hugh Metcalf From improving biodiversity to making sustainable choices, here's the steps you can take to improve your garden's eco-credentials
23 Things You Can Do Without Planning Permission By Sally Tagg Asking yourself 'do I need planning permission’ for your next project? There are plenty of builds that can be completed without seeking permission. Here’s just 23 such examples...
Log Store Ideas: Creative Storage for Your Home and Garden By Amy Reeves These stylish log store ideas for both inside and outside your home will help keep firewood dry and close at hand, ready to burn
Best Video Doorbells: 6 Smart Models to Heighten Your Home’s Security By Jack Woodfield This guide to the best video doorbells will help you find the right option for your home
Best Grout Cleaner: Effective Products to Keep Your Tiles Looking Fresh By Jack Woodfield Cleaning tiles might not be the sexiest of jobs, but finding the best grout cleaner makes the job much easier
Aluminium Windows: The Complete Buyer’s Guide By Jason Orme Aluminium windows are hugely popular these days. If, like so many others, you are considering them for your home our guide explains everything you need to know.
Bifold Doors: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing and Buying By Natasha Brinsmead Bifold doors open up internal spaces to the outside, draw in tonnes of natural light and make spaces feel bigger. But how do you choose the right bifold doors for your home?
Best Cordless Drills: 8 Brilliant Models for Your Next DIY Project By Sarah Handley, Garry Martin Finding the best cordless drill can help you make light work of your next DIY project - and we’ve done the hard work for you
Water Butts: 5 Great Options to Help You Start Saving Water Today By Natasha Brinsmead Our round up of the best water butts out there will help you store up a handy water supply for your garden
