Latest articles by Sam Webb
Government considers increasing the permitted size of heat pumps
Bigger and more efficient heat pumps could be on the horizon if the proposals are put into law
Bigger extensions could be allowed under permitted development rights
A government consultation will look at whether planning rules should be eased to allow bigger extensions as well as changes to the rules on loft conversions and roof extensions
Councillor loses planning battle against his own planning department after being told to replace uPVC windows
Cllr Phil Eckersley says the original windows of the derelict property were rotting away
Cowboy builder takes £31,500 for loft conversion — and leaves homeowner with hole in roof
The homeowner says he can see his frosted breath at night after putting his master bedroom in the uncompleted loft conversion
Josh Widdecombe and Rose Hanson's £850k mansion renovation plans revealed
The stand-up comedian and his TV producer wife intend to rent the seafront property to holidaymakers while they're not living there
Gordon Ramsay tweaks planning application for his £7m mansion's gates to be more 'in keeping' with local area
The 57-year-old, famous for his inventive invective, has tweaked plans for his South London mansion
How heat pumps could be powered by hydrogen to make them even more eco friendly
Renewable forms of energy could transform the UK's carbon footprint
Not very bright! Builders who built roof around a lamppost told to remove it
Rather than wait for the lamppost to be moved, the builders didn't waste any time and decided to tweak their plans...
Maisie Smith and Max George reveal their dream kitchen after renovating their home
The two celebs proudly displayed their sumptuous new kitchen and dining area as part of their wider renovation designs
Nearly 8,000 building firms on the verge of insolvency as construction becomes UK's second worst performing sector
Critical financial distress grew rapidly in the construction sector at the end of 2023 with many firms on the verge of bankruptcy
Homes to be heated by their sewers as part of a Green Heat Networks project
Homeowners in Bolton will keep their homes and businesses warm with waste heat generated by the town’s sewers
Mitsubishi reveals heat pump that uses anti-vibration technology to reduce noise
The manufacturer claims it has advanced anti-vibration technology, resulting in quiet operation compared to other heat pumps
What is a drainage field and how is it different to a soakaway?
The two drainage systems operate in a similar way but there are fundamental differences
Owner who replaced 1.8m fence with 1.2m wall told to demolish it for being 'too high'
Bear Mason has been told to detach the structure from a listed bridge after it didn't meet planning conditions
'Honeycomb' shaped self build earns Grade II listed status
The design seems haphazard but cleverly maximises space and light, which helped gain the home recognition from Historic England
Gavin and Stacey star's former home on the market after extensive renovation
The childhood home of actor, writer, and producer Ruth Jones on the Porthcawl sea front is available for £549,950
'It's grey!' Homeowners hit back at critics of semi-detached house painted 'black'
The distinctive semi-detached in Worcester has raised eyebrows for its paint job but the owners claim they have turned it into "quality student housing"
Couple say giant self build that replaced bungalow ‘changed the climate' in garden
Neighbours say the self build is like living next to an 'Amazon Warehouse' questioning why it was built so close to the bungalow they have lived in for 100 years
Heat pump installations hit record levels in 2023 — plus, more people are adding solar batteries to their homes
2023 was a record-breaking year for small-scale renewables, according to data from a certification scheme
Michelle Keegan admits she ‘cried’ at seeing self build Essex mansion finally finished
Michelle claims she gets "emotional" thinking about all the work the pair have put into building their house
More than two-thirds of the Housing Infrastructure Fund remains unspent, despite UK housing crisis
Councils once again are being found not to be using all available funding to support homebuilding projects, despite homebuilding targets falling short
How this 17th century corn mill was converted into a £750,000 home — with its original features still intact!
The Wheel presents an opportunity to step back in time with the converted mill keeping its original features such as a sack pully, water wheel and grinding stones
Artists spend 20 years painting colourful 'tattoos' on the front of their house
The homeowner enlisted the help of 20 artists for the 'unusual and distinct' mural, which took over 20 years to complete and now gathers largely positive reactions from locals
