General – Home&Build Blog

Hawkwind: a family home reimagined

Case Studies, General

When it was first built, Hawkwind’s stone walls, slate roof and white uPVC windows were the height of fashion. However, by 2017 the property’s exterior was looking dated and its interior layout was no longer suitable for modern family life....
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Building a green roof

General, Roofing

One of the most innovative and eco-friendly ways to replace a flat or low-pitched roof is to consider a green roof. These living, plant-based roofs offer a host of benefits and they look great too. Plus you don’t usually need...
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The Linked Barn: from derelict building to million pound marvel

Case Studies, General

When a dilapidated barn belonging to a Derbyshire farm was sold, its new owner envisioned transforming it into a high tech home that would combine traditional construction materials with contemporary design. Within a week of the purchase, builder Steve Corrigan...
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How to heat your shed in winter

Exteriors, General

Is your shed cold, damp and uninviting during the winter? Simply add a source of heat and you’ll transform it into a shiver-free haven where you can get going on those garden projects. Read on as we take a look...
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The state of UK saving habits

General, Home extension

Brought to you by Shepherds Friendly Society A recent survey on the saving habits of 2,000 adults in the UK carried out by YouGov on behalf of Shepherds Friendly revealed that 1 in 6 adults don’t have any savings at all....
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Five ways to stay within building regulations for your loft bathroom

Bathrooms, General, Loft conversion

In the UK most of us are lucky enough to have a decent sized loft that can be turned into an additional bedroom, living space or office. In many cases, the loft is even big enough to incorporate a bathroom...
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Keen to self-build? Here’s how to find your land

Custom & Self Build, General

More than 40,000 people have signed up for the UK government’s Right to Build register since it was launched in 2016, showing that there’s significant demand for self-building plots. Keen to build your own home? It can be tricky to...
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Roofing regulations – what’s covered?

General, Roofing

There is a pretty good chance that the next time you need to have your roof replaced, that you will trust that your roofer knows about the regulations they should follow. However, the repair and replacement of roofs are often...
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Double glazing – how not to get caught out

General, Windows, Doors & Conservatories

It might be a kind of stereotype, but double glazing salespeople tend to make the average homeowner a little wary. While most companies are entirely responsible for their selling practices, it can’t do any harm to be prepared and knowledgeable,...
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Create a wildlife friendly garden this winter

Exteriors, General

For us humans, winter is the season of cosy knitwear, comfort food and Christmas festivities. But for the wildlife that visits our gardens, winter can be an extremely tricky time. Thankfully, there are plenty of practical things we can do...
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