When it comes to using the space in your kitchen to your advantages, there are so many things that you could explore - one of them is installing a kitchen island. Sure, this eliminates some of the traffic space in the kitchen but it does give you more work area. Also,...
All the best ideas begin simply with a dream and home improvement is no exception. However, before the excitement of finally giving your home that extreme makeover compels you to start tearing down wallpaper and ripping out cabinets, there are a few things that you...
In this article, we will be providing you with expert advice on different ways that you can prepare and clean your central air conditioning system before summer hits. We include useful information on how to test your unit, check its coolant lines and how to clean the...
You are buying a new home, but the backyard swimming pool is a real fixer-upper. Should you go ahead or not? When purchasing a home with an existing swimming pool, always make your offer contingent on an inspection of the pool by a certified swimming pool inspector....
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Well, this doesn’t apply when it comes to your home. When you really think about it, the exterior of your home is like the cover of a book. It attracts attention and sets the stage for what’s inside....
As soon as summer hits and the cold weather disappears, it’s time to step outside and enjoy the sunshine! Most of us agree that home is the best place to relax and unwind, especially if you have a patio or another outdoor living space to spend time in. When was the...
Savvy homeowners looking for breezy ways to make their homes more efficient should take a good, hard look at one core component: appliances. The fact of the matter is that appliances have come a long way, even in just the past couple of years, from clunky energy hogs...
Remodeling a house can be very expensive. You will have to budget your money before diving into such a project. For what reason you have for remodeling your home, be it for aesthetic or selling purposes, you should always consider the cost versus the value, so your...
The National Home Improvement Council is proud to announce the NHIC Educational Trust as this year’s sponsor of the category ‘Innovation and Education to Reduce Fuel Poverty’ at its 45th Annual Awards. This category is open to all companies and authorities who can...
The National Home Improvement Council is proud to announce Quality Assured National Warranties as this year’s sponsors of the category ‘Delivering Community Benefit through Home Improvement’ at its 45th Annual Awards. This category is open to NHIC Members and...
EnviroVent, the Harrogate-based manufacturer of ventilation solutions, is celebrating winning ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year’ at the 25th annual H&V News Awards for its innovative ATMOS® system. ATMOS® is the first ever smart range of PIV (Positive...
Amidst all things Brexit in the last seven days, the Chancellor, Philip Hammond delivered his Spring Statement with some encouraging proposals made for the construction industry. Here are the main items from the statement with commentary from Kevin Buckley GGF Group...
The GGF is delighted to announce that it has renewed its longstanding partnership with the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC). In previous years, both GGF and the NHIC have worked on political influencing, marketing and PR campaigns. On the renewed partnership,...
The GGF’s consumer advice website MyGlazing.com has hit a landmark one million page views in just over three years since was set up. MyGlazing.com was set up in 2016 to help homeowners make a more informed choice when selecting windows, doors, and conservatories....
NAPIT has highlighted a range of initiatives it is undertaking to promote its longstanding commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and has called for companies across the industry to take similar steps. Since its formation, NAPIT has had EDI practices...
As a supporter in principle of the proposal to introduce a mandatory licensing scheme for the UK construction industry, we are writing to update you on a few things. Since launching the research report ‘Licence to build’ in July 2018, the FMB has been busy speaking to...
Getting the quality of building improvement work right the first time is a key priority for the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC). It’s a view Local Authority Building Control (LABC) shares. Too often the quality of building work – for a new building as well as...
For over 40 years the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Annual Awards have recognised excellence in UK housing and have grown to become highly regarded as the premier event in the home improvement and modernisation sector. At a gala presentation dinner on the...
In our day and age being aware of the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, we release into the atmosphere couldn't be more crucial. Carbon dioxide is the most important gas for controlling the earth's temperatures and without it not only would we be shivering in the...
Since 1974 the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Annual Awards have recognisedachievement in UK Housing and have grown over the years to become highly regarded as thepremier event in the home improvement and modernisation sector. This year the NHIC is proud to...