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Weeding is the most hated job in the garden, according to a new study of the UK’s gardening loves and loathes.  It came out top, named by over a third…

TWO respected Stratford-upon-Avon companies which have been in business for more than 300 years between them have formed a unique partnership which might make us local journalists the  ‘butt’ of…

“In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit.” Kingston designer, Lili Giacobino, brings fantasy interior to life. She states, “The Hobbit house uses recycled floorboards and reclaimed portholes…

Work on a high-profile affordable housing development in Newcastle upon Tyne, which showcases innovative architectural design, is now underway. The Bernicia Group, through its Four Housing subsidiary, is working in…

IMPROVED installation of ISO-CHEMIE’s humidity variable window and façade sealing foils is provided following the introduction of new full surface self-adhesive variants, COMPLETE and COMPLETE DUO. The ISO-CONNECT VARIO SD…

Architect Evan Bronstein’s universal statement embodies the thinking behind developer TopHatch’s popular Concepts: Smarter Sketching app for iPhone, iPad and iPad Pro. The interface of this drawing software has been…

Brown is perhaps the color most taken for granted in architecture. Its use is pervasive, from the default appearance of wood to its role as an abundantly common exterior paint…

This August marked my blog’s seventh year running. I learned a lot during that time and keep on learning as I put myself in a position of always having my…

What Are Redlines? Redlines are architectural drawings that have been printed, reviewed and marked up with errors, changes and revisions. The markups are typically done in red ink to make…

British Entrepreneur Chris Gilbert of Fox Marble is supplying some of London’s most elite and newest housing developments in Chelsea and the rest of the UK with rare and highly…

Good acoustics, like high quality thermal insulation, is one of the most important considerations for house builders and architects. This is because of high density living and, in particular, the…

 GARDENA is launching a range of six new secateurs, designed with the brands’ decades of gardening expertise and cutting insight. GARDENA identified the three key requirements for a good set…

As the popularity of working from home continues, so does the need for a separate working environment away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. Garden rooms have…

Planning a refurbishment to your home or a new build? Consider wood as one of the key materials in your plans. Wood features can bring out the cosiness of a…

As part of Chimney Fire Safety Week 2016, which takes place from 5th to 11th September, Schiedel Chimney Systems is reminding installers of the important role they have to play…