Protecting students from kitchen fires

Students, they know it all and they’re off to university to prove it, but have they got common sense? In most cases they have but there are unfamiliar situations where they don’t use it.  Students are vulnerable in many ways... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Bathrooms

For many people, the bathroom might just be the most important room in the house, providing absolute relaxation as well as the necessary functions. What are the products that will add the finishing touches – as well as the right... View Article

Accessibility begins at home

A plot on the family farm proved the perfect spot for John and Helen White to build a forever home for their family TEXT ROSEANNE FIELD IMAGES JOHN & HELEN WHITE For many who have long dreamed of building their... View Article

Green shoots of recovery

When Mark Rainforth bought a dark and dated bungalow on the outskirts of Sheffield, he wanted to work out a way of creating an eco-home befitting the beautiful location, but achieving it was not without its construction woes TEXT HEATHER... View Article

The power of neutral

Interior designer Lucy Bartley from lucyb home shows how a neutral kitchen look can be enhanced with careful lighting and design touches to deliver a special ambience The biggest advantage to a neutral kitchen is that it will instantly create... View Article

Future-Proofing Water Bills & Water Services

A few months from now, just after the summer period has cooled off, businesses the length & breadth of the country are going to experience something they weren’t ready for. As everything from the local pub to ordinary offices tries... View Article

The Supreme loft ladder

The Supreme loft ladder from Premier Loft Ladders sets the standard for loft ladders, combining heavy-duty performance with light-weight operation. It features a high-strength retractable ladder, suitable for ceilings as high as 4.6m. Furthermore, it offers superb thermal insulation and... View Article

Put safety first with fire doors

Scott Francis of Bowater doors explores the standards and accreditations housebuilders should consider when looking for a composite fire door. Choosing fire doors can be a confusing and frustrating process. The internet is awash with manufacturers, installers and so called... View Article