Latest articles by Jack Woodfield
New Right to Build “Numbers Remain Far Short’ of Demand, Industry Body Says
The Right to Build data for 2020/21 shows self build growth, but concerns remain over the data monitoring process
How This Homeowner Renovated Her Bathroom for Under £30
An interior-savvy renovator transformed her bathroom in 24 hours through upcycling - and the results are incredible
Plans for Self Build Eco Mansion Resubmitted to Council
The Flow House development would include plans to protect faunal species, while the house would include six bedrooms and a swimming pool
This New Air Source Heat Pump Could Slash Installation Costs
Two new air source heat pumps are to be launched in the UK which could be easier and cheaper to fit in homes with existing gas boilers
‘Neglected’ Home in Need of Renovation to go on Sale for £60,000
A two-bed house in Leeds is going on sale for just £60,000, although this is one renovation challenge you won’t want to take lightly
Heat Pumps Demand Has Increased by 312%, Research Shows
Demand for heat pumps and insulation has soared as homeowners try to navigate spiralling energy price rises
Removing Spiders and Nudity Requests — The Most Bizarre Tradespeople Callouts
We all want a good relationship with our tradespeople, but some people want a little more from their tradespeople than others…
The Most Stressful Room to Renovate Has Been Revealed
Home improvers have revealed the most stressful room to renovate, plus how much their renovation costs went over budget by
Here’s How Installing Underlay Could Reduce Your Energy Bills
UK homes lose around 10% of their heat through the floor, but installing underlay can help your home to retain this heat
Pioneering Low-Carbon Plasterboard to be Trialled in UK
A UK biotechnology company’s low-carbon plasterboard could become a sustainable building material for self builders and renovators
Big Power Switch Off Could Become a Weekly Event
The Big Power Switch Off protest is aiming to get the attention of the government and energy companies to lower surging energy bills
How do Heat Pumps Work? The Different Systems Explained
We answer the question 'how do heat pumps work?' to show you the differences between the systems available
Energy Security Strategy to Accelerate Hydrogen and Heat Pump Development
The government's new Energy Security Strategy has set out a new vision of how the UK will supply energy to homes
Fill in This Self Build Survey and You Could Win a £100 John Lewis Voucher
Completed a self build or conversion in the last five years? Fill in a quick survey to support the self build sector and you could win a £100 John Lewis voucher
This is Where it’s Easiest and Hardest to Get Planning Permission in the UK
Are you about to apply for planning permission? Living in certain areas may influence your likelihood of success…
Spring Statement 2022: VAT Cut on Energy-Saving Home Improvements
A major announcement has been confirmed in the Spring Statement to help lower the cost of making energy-efficiency home improvements
Heat Pumps Are a ‘Financially Irrational' Investment, Says Trade Body
Heat pumps will save on carbon emissions but they are not a good financial purchase for homeowners, new research suggests
This Quirky Home Has Been Dubbed ‘London’s Invisible House’
It is entirely possible to walk past this ‘invisible house’ in London, where passers-by often fix their hair in the mirror panels
VAT on Retrofit Measures Will be Cut to 0% From April
With VAT on retrofit work to be slashed, industry groups say this could incentivise homeowners to install heat pumps and insulation
The 6 Best Garden Shredders for Churning Through Branches and Twigs
The best garden shredders do the hard work for you by easily disposing of your garden waste
OLEV Grant Ends This Month - Apply and Save £350 on an EV Charger
You don’t have long to make the most of the OLEV grant, so here’s everything you need to know to apply
7 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Architect
Establishing and maintaining a good relationship with your architect is essential – avoid these phrases if you want to stay on good terms
New Insulation Saves Households Nearly £200 Per Year on Gas Bills
Homeowners have benefitted from savings of £1.15bn per year having installed new insulation between 2009-2019
