NHIC Home Improvement blog
All the latest news and updates from the National Home Improvement Council and our valued members
Some Green Deal described as ‘atrocious’ by British Gas customer trial!
A pioneering Green Deal trial by British Gas involving 1000 of its customers has been only a modest success. It...
UK homes turn up the heat this summer says npower
Npower’s research suggests that many homes across the UK have resorted to switching heating on due to this summer's...
NHIC president is among the top most influential people in housing
In a special feature compiled by 24 Housing Magazine, NHIC president, The Rt Hon Nick Raynsford MP is listed as one of...
DIY enthusiasts left in the dark over the Green Deal
The important message about the government’s Green Deal initiative is not getting through to the people that matter,...
Wind farm subsidy debate doesn’t deter new flat-pack turbine design which could transform our city landscapes?
While there is major debate taking place over whether or not wind farm subsidies should be cut by 10% or a...
Green Deal secondary legislation passed by House of Commons
What is said to be 'a significant milestone' in the Green Deal/ECO process is the secondary legislation which has now...
London’s first cabs to provide free Wi-Fi?
London is said to have an entire fleet of free Wi-Fi enabled minicabs provided by greentomatocars. It makes the...
Could the green economy ensure that future skills needs are met?
A new report has found that learning provision for key occupations looks set to be affected by the continuing...
‘Doom and gloom’ messaging on the environment is redressed by Birmingham university professor
Following the disappointment of many regards the recent Rio+20 talks on sustainable developments, Alister Scott,...
One-of-a-kind book captures the precarious state of planet Earth!
Can we safely steer ourselves and all the other living creatures on the planet to a place where the environment is...
Could a DIY TV makeover solve your home disaster problem?
If your house is a DIY disaster home, Lion Televison claims it may be able to help? Are you and your family living on...
E.ON launches ‘Love Your Loft’ energy savings potential for householders
A quarter of householders in the UK are said to be ruling out loft insulation because the work is too messy, too...
Autumn is a reality for Green Deal but no VAT concessions on home improvements!
Apparently the final secondary government legislation is in place for a Green Deal framework by autumn, according to...
BMA’s Water Label scheme highlights over 1800 water conservation products
BMA’s water labeling scheme was officially launched at NHIC Parliamentary Lunch by chief executive Yvonne Orgill. The...
TrustMark’s new app helps home improvers ask tradesmen the right questions
A new smartphone app, developed by TrustMark, will help tradesmen and their customers to ask all the right questions...
Government sets out next steps for Green Deal
Government has set out secondary legislation that will give industry the green light to bring the Green Deal energy...
Top home maintenance tips from NHBC for new and old homes
People living in houses built in the last ten years may typically have to deal with less maintenance, as the build...
UK home insulation estimates show further encouraging signs
DECC publishes quarterly updates on the number of homes in Great Britain with loft, cavity and solid wall insulation....