Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new Housing Maintenance & Repair Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) went live to buyers on the 24th of January 2023. What is the DPS? The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) provides a compliant, one-stop shop for all aspects of housing...
@FaisalHussain, Chief Executive of HIES Consumer Code, talks to @AnnaScothern, Chief Executive of the National Home Improvement Council (@NHIC) about the value of consumer protection schemes for renewables and home improvements as part of their #NetZeroForNothing...
The world leaders gathering at COP26 in Glasgow, UK are looking for positive headlines to demonstrate their commitment to climate change but whilst they are big on high-level strategies, it is the local and collective commitments that will bring about change, so says...
GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO REDUCE WATER WASTE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SECTOR UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill explains why the government’s commitment to reducing water waste with a mandatory water label is an opportunity for the home improvement sector The Government has...
For some people, the different seasons are a sign that they have to change the style of their houses. It’s not only because of the vibe, but most importantly, people redesign their homes to address the season’s needs, such as thicker curtains for winter. However, it's...
The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is the latest organisation to join the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) and add its voice to the growing membership of influential organisations that share the NHIC’s ambitions for raising standards and protecting consumers...
Yvonne Orgill, MD at the Unified Water Label explains why there is need for a radical change in opinion on the value we all place on water and the need to use it wisely. Lifestyle and behaviour changes during the COVID pandemic, as well as climate change have all...
How do you choose which colours to paint your walls? Do you go for your favourite colour, keep it plain and simple and slap white everywhere, or do you meticulously scour Pinterest and interior design magazines for inspiration to create a mood board on which to plan...
Spending time outdoors and getting green fingered has been a tradition of many years. Whether for ornamental lawns or to dig for Britain during WW2, gardening, planting and growing is a natural human instinct. But as well as the produce we grow, gardening has many...
When the pandemic forced us all into our homes, we also all spent more time in nature. As city centres closed and shopping parks fell empty, nature became a haven of activity. With most lockdowns happening in spring, we all found ourselves watching the world outdoors...
What are the benefits? There are huge benefits to living in a sustainable home. Energy bills in an eco-home are on average 30% lower than in a non-sustainable property. As well as saving on energy and water bills, the materials used in building eco-homes are more...
Whether you are a homeowner or rent an apartment, home maintenance will be your responsibility most of the time. This includes keeping the house clean, ensuring that the pipes are not frozen during winter, and more. However, not everyone's an expert when it comes to...
Since home working through the pandemic has become more common, kitchens have become a focal point of the home from where people have been working in them. Making them the centre point of any family house, the pandemic solidified the kitchen as an important part of...
Whether you’re building a house from the ground up or getting major renovation work done, it’s always a good idea to have a general contractor take care of the project for you. After all, general contractors are equipped with the much-needed expertise and experience...
According to recent research, it takes guests just 38 seconds to judge your home. 76% of property purchasers agree that first impressions are everything when they visit a property. Whether it's the smell, decor, temperature or how clean your windows are - visitors are...
Guest Post by Neil Cumins from PropertyWorkshop.com As 2021 dawns, many of us are beginning to embrace the benefits of the Internet of Things. After years of ‘next big thing’ proclamations, our homes are slowly beginning to fill up with devices which transmit and...
This week the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced the launch of a new regulator that ensures materials used to build homes will be safer. In these times of Government austerity and de-regulation, a new regulator is a surprising, but...
The Final Report of the Competence Steering Group for Building a Safer Future, ‘Setting the Bar- A New Competence Regime for Building a Safer Future’ has been published. The report has been written following engagement with more than 300 organisations and through 13...
A little colour adds up that zing and jazz, peace and calm in everyone’s life; so why not introduce colours in your living space and what better way than curtains. Drapes can be a great way to spruce up a drawing room and other living spaces as it is well complimented...
Being eco-friendly in every possible aspect today is crucial. And using recycled and sustainable materials is definitely a way to start. In this article we're going to look at 5 materials that you can recycle and reuse in home decorating. Today there are green...