NHIC Home Improvement blog
All the latest news and updates from the National Home Improvement Council and our valued members
npower receives Green Deal provider authorisation
npower has received official authorisation from the Green Deal Oversight and Registration Body to act as a Green Deal...
Saniflo TV campaign targets homeowners
Saniflo is advertising nationally on tv this month (January) and February with a heavyweight campaign to its homeowner...
Only 2% of British public knows fully about Green Deal says ECA poll
An amazing 98% of the British public says it does not fully understand the Green Deal and how it will work. What’s...
Key government milestone for smart meters rollout
Plans for the installation of smart meters for millions of homes and businesses in Great Britain has taken a further...
Inclusive design products are important to any new bathroom!
There are many issues to consider when creating a new bathroom for someone who requires special help, such as the very...
Census brings lessons for bathroom industry
Our population has grown at a staggering 7% in just ten years. This is the largest growth in the population in...
To frack or not to frack?
It’s a fact, common sense plays a major role in everything to do with our fragile planet. It’s common sense to reduce...
‘Battle’ against climate change highlighted at insulation industry conference
The ‘battle’ against climate change was the very important message for delegates at the National Insulation...
Doha climate change pledge to compensate poorer countries
There’s been a fairly significant shift of emphasis at the climate talks in Doha. Poor countries, which are already...
Over 3.5m people seek qualified tradesmen on TrustMark website
TrustMark’s website viewings went up by 32% compared with this time last year. In fact, the latest statistics for...
External wall insulation is expected to soar with Green Deal says INCA
With demand for external wall insulation set to soar following the launch of the Green Deal and Energy Company...
NHIC Annual Awards 2012 highlight superior energy efficiency and lower home running costs
A fine cross section of very worthy winners and runners up. Although times remain financially tough, there were 11...
Homebase has something that home improvers ‘can’t find anywhere else’
Good news for home improvers is that Homebase has announced a major redevelopment programme for all of its stores and...
ElectricSafe register set up to protect home improvers, tenants and landlords
ElectricSafe is a new, voluntary register specially set up to recognise competent electricians. It aims to make it...
Green Deal doesn’t look so healthy according to Sky News?
Although it’s early days yet for the government’s Green Deal initiative, Sky News has reported that ‘not a single...
£10,000 bank grant helps provide affordable warmth for Irvine tenants
Irvine Housing Association is set to employ an affordable warmth officer with the help of grant funding from the Bank...
New ESC electrical safety guide makes essential reading for landlords
The private rented sector is growing dramatically but the array of information relating to letting can be confusing...
DIY Doctor and BeEnergySmart link up to provide Green Living
The world of green home improvements has become more difficult to navigate in the last few years. You only need to...