Getting more natural light into your home
Have you ever walked into a room that’s flooded with light and felt immediately uplifted? Getting more natural light into your home can make us feel brighter and happier and increase feelings of well-being. Letting more light into a room is also a great way to give the impression of more space, which is one […]
Open-plan living ideas, pros & cons
Open plan living – why we love it In recent years there has been a huge prevailing trend for open-plan living rooms and kitchen/dining rooms. Taking down an internal wall can help maximise the footprint of your house and give you more flexibility on layout. Building even a simple extension will help you realise your […]
What does a structural engineer do?
Do I need a structural engineer and what do they do? If you’re undertaking any kind of home renovation or building project you may have come across the term structural engineer. But what is a structural engineer and why do you need one? Howard Clarke of Plan Structures Ltd talks us through it. Tell us […]
What does the builder need to know?
The Builder As homeowners, we hire builders for a job, invite them into our inner sanctuary and stand by as they demolish half the house then pray that something wonderful emerges from the ashes. But did you ever wonder what the builder thinks when he takes on a job? We spoke to Gary Allen, a […]
