NHIC Home Improvement blog
All the latest news and updates from the National Home Improvement Council and our valued members
Digital Security Amid COVID-19
As we all weather this global situation, we are all finding great new ways of keeping teams connected and businesses...
Working Productively while Staying at Home: 10 Tips for Success
Chances are you have been recently directed to work from home. If it’s not something you are generally used to please...
How to Work from Home: 20 Tips for Newbies
1. Get started early. When working in an office, your morning commute can help you wake up and feel ready to work by...
NHIC Launch 2020 Events – NET ZERO CARBON HOMES
MAKING THE CASE FOR ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE HOME IMPROVEMENT SECTOR The UK Government has committed to ‘net...
GQA Qualifications Joins GGF
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that GQA Qualifications has become a Member of the...
Cut the VAT to unleash green housing revolution, party leaders urged
VAT cut on home improvements could generate £15bn in new taxes, create 95,000 jobs and unlock £1bn green revolution. A...
NHIC Member, Trustmark Scheme in new Regulations gives Householders more Protection for Home Energy Improvements
The government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) regulations to make homes in the UK more energy-efficient AND improve...
Effective Sustainability Tips for an Eco-Friendly Interior
When it comes to improving and updating your decor, ensuring it is as eco-friendly as possible is hugely beneficial...
What is the best rug material for you and your home
Getting the perfect type of carpet for a room in your home is not an easy task. Many homeowners already know that it...
Five Ways to Make Your Backyard More Kid Friendly
Do you have a child, or a young friend or family member who spends a lot of time chilling at your place? Get them off...
How Secure is Your Home – 5 Home Security Tips
You have got your perfect home and have made all the improvements to brighten up your property, however, one thing you...
Top 11 Basement Conversion Ideas
A basement conversion is a more convenient and economical alternative to moving house or having an extension. At a...
How to Give your Kitchen a More Traditional, Homely Feel
Clean, bright colours and minimalist features are the in-vogue trends when it comes to kitchen design. Whilst this...
How Warm Roofs are Changing the Way we use our Homes
Warm roofs and replacement conservatory roofs are becoming an increasingly popular product for the home improvement...
Buying a Carpet for Rental Property
As a property owner, you know rental property carpets take lots of abuse. Most of the tenants are less careful about...
5 Ways to Maximize Functionality in the Home
The dream of a picture-perfect home is more prevalent than ever. There are countless tutorials on home improvement...
Improving Your Patio with Imprinted Concrete
A great entryway or back garden is a fantastic way to improve your home’s appearance. Your hardscaping is as much a...
Interesting Solutions for Your Home Exterior
Working on your home’s exterior is a project that will have a major impact on the overall impression that this place...