NHIC Home Improvement blog
All the latest news and updates from the National Home Improvement Council and our valued members
The National Home Improvement Council Further Strengthens Its Senior Team
The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) are delighted to announce Anda Gregory as its new Vice Chair. Anda is the...
Government names BBA as first UKTA issuing body
Certification specialist the British Board of Agrément has been given the greenlight to issue UK Technical Assessments...
Yvonne Orgill welcomes COP26 pledges but calls for local collective action
The world leaders gathering at COP26 in Glasgow, UK are looking for positive headlines to demonstrate their commitment...
UK Government Commitment To Reduce Water Waste
GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO REDUCE WATER WASTE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SECTOR UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill explains why the...
Addressing the retrofit challenge
In 2019, the UK became the first major economy to pass the net-zero emissions law, requiring the UK to bring...
How About Switching Style With the Seasons?
For some people, the different seasons are a sign that they have to change the style of their houses. It’s not only...
The British Board of Agrément adds its voice to the National Home Improvement Council
The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is the latest organisation to join the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC)...
Why Using Water Wisely Matters
Yvonne Orgill, MD at the Unified Water Label explains why there is need for a radical change in opinion on the value...
How Different Colours in the Home Create Different Moods
How do you choose which colours to paint your walls? Do you go for your favourite colour, keep it plain and simple and...
Five Health Benefits of Gardening
Spending time outdoors and getting green fingered has been a tradition of many years. Whether for ornamental lawns or...
Six Ways to Connect with Nature and Improve Your Mental Health
When the pandemic forced us all into our homes, we also all spent more time in nature. As city centres closed and...
Why sustainable homes are the future
What are the benefits? There are huge benefits to living in a sustainable home. Energy bills in an eco-home are on...
8 Costly Home Maintenance Mistakes You Need to be Wary Of
Whether you are a homeowner or rent an apartment, home maintenance will be your responsibility most of the time. This...
Five Kitchen Design Trends to Inspire Your Next Renovation Project
Since home working through the pandemic has become more common, kitchens have become a focal point of the home from...
Why Your General Contractor Must Have Insurance
Whether you’re building a house from the ground up or getting major renovation work done, it’s always a good idea to...
Five Ways Your Home Can Make a Good First Impression
According to recent research, it takes guests just 38 seconds to judge your home. 76% of property purchasers agree...
How to Protect Smart Gadgets Against Broadband Outages
Guest Post by Neil Cumins from PropertyWorkshop.com As 2021 dawns, many of us are beginning to embrace the benefits of...
New regulator for construction products
This week the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced the launch of a new regulator...