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Brief  Of the existing types of coverage, pitched roofs are the most common in homes and buildings all around the world, therefore, it is necessary to ensure that they are within the parameters set out in the technical standards.   Insight Roofs often play...

Brief  The best small house design uses every inch of your floor plan to its maximum potential. Get some expert advice and inspiration with our compact home guide.   Insight Even if you're building a modest property, small house design will help you make the very...

Brief  If you’re planning a kitchen renovation project for your home, one of the crucial decisions you’ll need to make is picking out the right countertop surface for your space. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each countertop surface so that you can find...

Brief  Looking for advice for drilling into tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? Try these tips from our DIY expert to avoid cracks and ensure your drill is up to the job.   Insight Drilling into tiles is relatively easy when you use the right tools, but it has the...

Brief  Insulating a loft hatch is a simple, cost-effective DIY task which could help prevent heat loss, draughts and condensation. Here's what you need to know first.   Insight heat loss in your home. And, if you are insulating your loft, it makes sense to...

Brief  A good paint brush isn’t cheap, so learning how to clean paint brushes and maintain them for future DIY projects is a job that needs to be taken seriously.   Insight A good paint brush isn’t cheap, so learning how to clean paint brushes and maintain them...

Brief  Emma Walshaw is the founder of First In Architecture and The Detail Library, and has written a number of books aiming to facilitate a better understanding of construction and detailing. Contributions by Aida Rodriguez-Vega, architect and researcher at the...

Brief  By recycling building materials, you can reduce the waste that occurs during a build and make sure your extension, self build or renovation is as green as possible.   Insight Waste inevitably occurs during a build, but by recycling building materials, you...

Brief  A plywood slab-on-grade requires a similar foundation construction to the ones used when building a traditional concrete slab-on-grade home.   Insight There are several benefits to building a concrete-free, slab-on-grade home, including a reduction in...