Latest articles by Jack Woodfield
The LGA has called for PD rights to be scrapped to help increase the development of new affordable housing across the country
The Right to Build data for 2020/21 shows self build growth, but concerns remain over the data monitoring process
An interior-savvy renovator transformed her bathroom in 24 hours through upcycling - and the results are incredible
The Flow House development would include plans to protect faunal species, while the house would include six bedrooms and a swimming pool
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
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
Demand for heat pumps and insulation has soared as homeowners try to navigate spiralling energy price rises
We all want a good relationship with our tradespeople, but some people want a little more from their tradespeople than others…
Home improvers have revealed the most stressful room to renovate, plus how much their renovation costs went over budget by
UK homes lose around 10% of their heat through the floor, but installing underlay can help your home to retain this heat
A UK biotechnology company’s low-carbon plasterboard could become a sustainable building material for self builders and renovators
The Big Power Switch Off protest is aiming to get the attention of the government and energy companies to lower surging energy bills
We answer the question 'how do heat pumps work?' to show you the differences between the systems available
The government's new Energy Security Strategy has set out a new vision of how the UK will supply energy to homes
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
Are you about to apply for planning permission? Living in certain areas may influence your likelihood of success…
A major announcement has been confirmed in the Spring Statement to help lower the cost of making energy-efficiency home improvements
Heat pumps will save on carbon emissions but they are not a good financial purchase for homeowners, new research suggests
It is entirely possible to walk past this ‘invisible house’ in London, where passers-by often fix their hair in the mirror panels
With VAT on retrofit work to be slashed, industry groups say this could incentivise homeowners to install heat pumps and insulation
The best garden shredders do the hard work for you by easily disposing of your garden waste
You don’t have long to make the most of the OLEV grant, so here’s everything you need to know to apply
Establishing and maintaining a good relationship with your architect is essential – avoid these phrases if you want to stay on good terms
