Board Your Loft, Increase Your VALUE
How boarding your loft can increase the value of your home Lofts are traditionally one of the most under-utilised spaces in any home, however, boarding your loft is a cost-effective way to create a safe, accessible and usable storage space that helps make your home...
Give your home’s exterior some LOVE
Give your home’s exterior some love with V33 Extreme Protection Woodstain We don’t need to be psychology experts to know that when our home looks good it can contribute to a sense of wellbeing. This is the time to make sure the garden and our home’s exterior look...
Deliver a CLASSIC striped finish
New Webb Eco Battery Powered X-Series Rear Roller Lawnmower delivers classic striped finish British garden machinery brand Webb Garden Power has launched a new Webb Eco 40V X-Series cordless rear roller lawnmower, designed for gardeners who want to achieve the classic...
CREATE Healthier Lawns
Webb Eco X-Series Cordless Scarifier Rake helps create healthier lawns British garden equipment brand Webb has expanded its Webb Eco 40V X-Series with the launch of a new cordless Scarifier Rake, designed to help restore healthier lawns with minimal effort. Powered by...
Britain’s ‘micro-garden’ BOOM
Britain’s ‘micro-garden’ boom and how to maximise the space to reach its full potential Garden sizes vary dramatically across the UK, with urban homeowners often working with significantly less outdoor space than those elsewhere in the country. Research comparing...
EXTRA Space And INCOME
Creating extra space and income from your underused garage A garage conversion is one of the most popular types of home extension, according to Thames Design & Build founder, Rob Allison, who has two decades of experience in the construction industry.A report by...
Garden UPGRADES that can add almost £9K to your home
The garden upgrades that can add almost £9K to your home’s value this summer With summer traditionally one of the busiest periods for the property market, new research from Yopa reveals that adding a garden room or home office could boost the value of the average UK...
HELP! I bought it at auction!
HELP! I bought it at auction! A dream auction win that made it to TV! When Dave and Heather secured their characterful period home at auction, placing the winning bid from a hotel lobby in Ibiza, they knew they were taking on a renovation that would require...
HOW TO BE A HOST WITH THE MOST
BBQING: HOW TO BE A HOST WITH THE MOST Expert reveals simple tips and tricks to fire up your summer soiree With summer in full swing, households across the nation are eager to embrace the great outdoors and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation with friends and...
Hörmann UK Delivers HIGH-PERFORMANCE Garage Door Solution
Hörmann UK Delivers High-Performance Garage Door Solution for Leading Automotive YouTuber’s Dream WorkshopHörmann UK has successfully completed a striking installation of three RollMatic 2 roller garage doors together with a matching side door for well-known...
Amelia McNeil CHAMPIONS steel windows and doors
Internal W20 doors and screens in a Fulham townhouse. Design and vision by Amelia McNeil; supplied and installed by Perla Windows. Image credit David Butler (all images) Interior designer Amelia McNeil champions steel windows and doors for the heritage look at homeAs...
Website Strengthens Market Presence
Shortlisted for Best Heritage Installation Hörmann Truedor is celebrating the success of its updated website which was introduced in February 2025. Showcasing its complete range of composite doors, the site has delivered extraordinary growth in both visitor numbers...
Best Heritage Installation
Shortlisted for Best Heritage Installation Bereco Windows installed in an Edwardian property in a conservation area When our clients moved into their Edwardian home, built around 1900 and the first property on its street, they inherited a building of genuine...
More COLOUR
Heritage Window Collection by Deceuninck introduces more window colours to its collection, to complement every home.Colour has become one of the most powerful ways for homeowners to express their style, and nowhere is that more evident than in the growing demand for...
Bringing visual appeal to stunning Claybanks Estates
The Residence Collection brings visual appeal and energy efficiency to stunning Claybanks Estates development Located in Heswall on the Wirral, Claybanks Estates is a luxury four home development which blends contemporary design with cutting-edge performance. The...
Intelligent Blinds
Intelligent blinds manufacturer Sona launches SonaApex Pro system Specialist blinds manufacturer, Sona, is celebrating a successful start to the year following the expansion of its best-selling SonaApex range. Featuring a unique patented system and high-quality...
A NEW GENERATION OF ROBOTS
STIGA PRESENTS A NEW GENERATION OF ROBOTS THAT REVOLUTIONISE GARDEN CARE: AI AND AUTONOMY FOR A FLAWLESS LAWN EVERY DAY An AI-driven camera and a fast setup transform lawn care into a simple, autonomous task, making it easier to achieve a perfect, healthy lawn. STIGA,...
Delivering a Complete Door Solution
Hörmann Delivers a Complete Door Solution – Inside and Out A contemporary renovation project in Leicestershire has been completed with the installation of a comprehensive suite of high-quality residential doors from Hörmann UK, showcasing the brand’s ability to...
Transforming A HOME
Transforming a Surrey Hills home A neo-Georgian revival with Bereco timber windows and doors In 2018, Tiff and her family purchased their new home nestled in a charming village within the Surrey Hills. Recognising the need for a more family-friendly layout, they set...
Prepare Your Home For The WINTER
Prepare your home for the winter season with The Heritage Window Collection by Deceuninck As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, homeowners begin to feel the familiar chill in the air. While the cozy atmosphere of the season is something to look forward to,...
A Contemporary TUDOR-STYLE Property
Contemporary Tudor-Style Property Built With Residence 9 Windows A traditional red-brick new-build property nestled in the Sussex countryside has been constructed as a contemporary, mock tudor-style home with the use of R9 Windows and French Doors in an English Oak...
7 REASONS
7 Reasons To Choose Residence 7 With energy costs rising and homeowners facing more pressure to make meaningful, long-term improvements to their properties, choosing the right windows and doors has never been more important. Beyond appearance, people are increasingly...
TRANSFORM new-build homes
Residence 7 windows transform Farmhouse-inspired new-build homes in LeicestershireA beautiful selection of new-build properties in Austrey, lying mid-way between Tamworth in Staffordshire and Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire, have been elevated with the...
Okopod Selects Hörmann
Okopod Selects Hörmann RollMatic Roller Doors for Striking 9-Car GarageModular building specialist Okopod has specified Hörmann RollMatic roller garage doors for a newly completed 9-car garage project in Cambridge, showcasing the company’s commitment to sustainable...
Bringing LIGHT Home
Bringing Light Home: Why Translucent Glass is the Future of Modern Living By Dr. Doug Milburn, Chairman, Advanced Glazings Ltd. Natural light, well-considered design, energy efficiency, and privacy are no longer luxuries in residential architecture—they’re...
PREPARE for Autumn and Winter
Prepare Your Home for Autumn and Winter with Heritage Window Collection by Deceuninck As autumn settles in and winter approaches, homeowners begin to feel the familiar chill in the air. While the cozy atmosphere of the season is something to look forward to, the...
The Snug DOOR
Snug Door range Your front door makes a bold statement – after all, it is the focal point for anyone coming to your home. For new visitors, a first impression. For old friends, a familiar welcome to your world. It has to keep the great British weather at bay too, so...
INDUSTRIAL Meets CONTEMPORARY
Hörmann Heritage style doors – Industrial aesthetic meets contemporary function Inspired by the clean lines of our industrial heritage the range of Heritage-style internal doors from Hörmann have been designed to create a feeling of light and space. Combining the...
Picturesque Cottage TRANSFORMED
Picturesque countryside cottage in Hampshire is transformed with Bereco Timber Windows Imagine a charming countryside cottage, its character defined by exposed wooden beams, warm red brick in a classic herringbone pattern, and the delicate fragrance of wisteria...
LUXURY greenhouses
Image above: The Causeway greenhouse with projecting gable-fronted pavilion and panelled base. Hampton Conservatories launches a range of luxury timber greenhouses Greenhouses unveiled at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival & RHS Flower Show Wentworth...
GLASS Bathhouse Project
Image above: White Cottage’s ‘Glass Bathhouse’ project –features a bespoke, three-quarter span Edwardian Greenhouse in Reed Green White Cottage Greenhouses’ ‘Glass Bathhouse’ Project One-of-a-Kind, First Floor Greenhouse Extension Creates a Coastal Bathroom Sanctuary...
STUNNING Transformation
The role of good design in this stunning transformation This stunning farmhouse is located in the sought-after Fenland market town of March in Cambridgeshire. It has been transformed thanks to the installation of new windows and doors throughout the property. But the...
PAINT, STAIN OR OIL?
DECKING PAINT, STAIN OR OIL? V33 DEMYSTIFIES WHAT TO USE Anyone with timber decking would agree that it’s a good idea to care for it to ensure that it’s not only looking its best but is protected from the elements. However, knowing your oil from your cleaning product...
Automated SOLAR Shading
Automation for your home’s solar shading Shading transforms how you can manage light, privacy and the climate of your home. Shading combined with automation brings all of those benefits and makes them more effective and convenient too. The British Blind & Shutter...
New Configurator, New Door
The Residence Collection launches new door configurator alongside door launch The Residence Collection is proud to announce the launch of its innovative door designer, a feature which has been introduced alongside the brand new range of doors. Created with homeowners,...
Modernising A HOME
Modernising a 1957 Cambridgeshire home Naomi’s renovation using Bereco Timber Windows & Doors Naomi and her family purchased their Cambridgeshire home in January 2017, but it wasn’t until 2019, after meeting with Back to Front Exterior Design, that their...
Transform OUTDOOR Living
BRITISH-MADE BRILLIANCE: Caribbean Blinds and Grillo unite to transform outdoor living Caribbean Blinds, the UK’s leading manufacturer of luxury external shading systems, has announced a new partnership with Grillo Outdoor Kitchens to deliver fully integrated,...
A BRIGHT Choice
The Sheerline S1 Roof Lantern - a bright choice to transform your home When it comes to transforming a home with natural light and modern design, the Sheerline S1 Roof Lantern stands out as a top contender. This innovative product blends aesthetics, energy efficiency,...
Your New Gardening ASSISTANT
Meet Your New Gardening Assistant: The STIGA A4 and A8 Autonomous Robot Mowers Welcome to the future of lawn care! STIGA, a trusted name in innovative garden technology, has unveiled its latest groundbreaking products—the STIGA A4 and A8 autonomous robot mowers. These...
Make LIGHT Work Of Gardening!
Webb Eco cordless garden machinery: make light work of Spring gardening! Spring is here and, with milder weather and longer days, it’s time to get your garden shipshape. Whether you’re a passionate gardener or one who does the bare minimum, making gardening...
TRANSFORM Your Garden
How to transform your garden into a cosy retreat with British Garden Centres The weather may be on the chilly side, but don’t let it stop you from enjoying your garden this Spring. Whether it’s sitting in with a chiminea, having a drink with friends or cuddling up by...
Is It Time To UPGRADE
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Windows & Doors? The cold winter days and nights have, hopefully, long gone and we look forward to the warmer and lighter days ahead as spring arrives and we look forward to summer. The spring season is a popular time of the calendar...
Keep COOL This Summer
Shading to keep you cool and comfortable this summer As the weather warms up and the heating gets switched off, attention is going to turn to keeping our homes cool and comfortable.The right shading solutions can make a significant difference. Whether it’s regulating...
Authentic HERITAGE Styling
Transform Your Home with Authentic Heritage Styling More than just a trend, heritage aesthetics offer a versatile yet bold design statement for any living space The Right Door:Choosing a door is a big decision. We know one of the rising interior design trends is to...
Bringing STYLE To Barn Conversions
Bereco brings style to a creative barn conversion When our homeowners purchased their property in April 2018, they knew it would need some updates to make it truly their own.Originally a barn, the building had been converted into a residence approximately 30-40 years...
Returning The Period CHARM
Bereco return the period charm to Snowdrop Cottage Snowdrop Cottage was built in the 1840’s by the gentleman who owned the local village brewery. After being fitted with plain uPVC windows for decades, Bereco performed a full removal, replacement & finishing...
Colour Is KING
New data reveals consumers preferred door colours When consumers opt to purchase a new door they are thinking about three factors: energy saving costs, security and the kerb appeal of their home. New research conducted by premium window and door designer, The...
Smarter, Faster, and EFFORTLESS
STIGA Unveils Smarter, Faster, and Effortless Lawn Care with 2025 Autonomous Robot Mowers Say farewell to lawn care challenges! STIGA is transforming your garden maintenance experience with cutting-edge upgrades to its Autonomous Robot Mowers, designed to be smarter,...
EVOLVING Doors
Birmingham based and leading PVCu window and door system extruder and distributor Selecta Systems, explain how panoramic sliding and entrance doors have evolved. From being just a door, to what is now considered a lifestyle choice that creates a secure, thermally...
Henley RENOVATION
The Renovation at Henley This tired 1960s home with its outdated brick and concrete tiling was renovated into a bright, airy family home with a timeless feel. The extensive transformation utilised Bereco Timber Windows & Doors throughout and was managed by Back to...
The Residence Collection Shares EXPERTISE
The Residence Collection Shares Expertise On When Homeowners Are Most Likely To Install New Windows And Doors With an increase of 170% in searches for ‘house renovations’ in the last quarter, there indicates a notable increase in demand for window and door upgrades...
A BRIGHT Choice
The Sheerline S1 Roof Lantern A Bright Choice to transformyour home When it comes to transforming a home with natural light and modern design, the Sheerline S1 Roof Lantern stands out as a top contender. This innovative product blends aesthetics, energy efficiency,...
Government New Home PLEDGE
Will Government New Home Building Pledge Impact on Your Home Transformation?Colin St John, Commercial Director, Freefoam Building Products explains how cladding your home inside and out offers the ideal solution. In a rapidly evolving world with the government's...
GUARANTEED To Last
Is your door and window furniture guaranteed to last? Many homeowners will be familiar with the problem of pitting on their door furniture.A lovely new door is ordered and fitted. The beautiful gold or chrome handle, letterplate, knocker and hinges give the door some...
Their Perfect DREAM Home
Homeowners Create Their Perfect Dream Home Thanks To Kolorseal The award winning Kolorseal team created a striking finish to this project for homeowners who wanted very specific colours for the exterior and interior of their home in Yorkshire. A consistent look...
Welcome LIGHT Into Your Home
How window blinds and shutters can help you welcome light into your home We know natural light is beneficial for both our physical and mental well-being and should be encouraged in our living spaces. As such, contemporary home designs often feature large glass...
DISCOVER Spaces
Liniar introduces its innovative take on outdoor rooms Liniar recently introduced its latest innovation in home enhancements – Spaces outdoor rooms. The team is extremely excited about its brand-new product range, which officially launched at the Great Caravan...
TRANSFORM Your Conservatory
Transform Your Conservatory With A Leka Roof And Enjoy Your Space All Year Round If you’re seeking ways to enhance your home’s energy efficiency, consider the offerings from Leka Systems. Opt for our highly thermally efficient Leka roofing system to transform your new...
Seeking IDEAS
Seeking Ideas If you’re seeking ideas for a home renovation or a new build project, the experts at Mercury Glazing have some suggestions that can help you achieve your goal. Improve Magazine brings you their latest case study and advice piece. Glazed Wall Appeal with...
TECHNOLOGY Sets The Standard
New Technology Sets The Standard For Home Security Homeowners can be assured of the highest security standards thanks to an innovative new feature on one of the UK’s most advanced electronic door locks. Using inbuilt ‘haptic technology’, the IONIC has become the first...