There are few amongst us who haven’t dreamt about making our own mark on our home to turn it into that absolute dream property. Whether just to make it perfect for ourselves and our families or to try and keep up with the Joneses, there are few of us who wouldn’t jump at the chance of home improvements if the opportunity arose.

If you’re lucky enough to be in the position to actually make those improvements happen, then, anything which helps to ensure that your project goes smoothly is invaluable Continue reading →

Building projects, be they large or small, are always endeavours which are more likely to yield impressive results if they are efficiently and effectively run throughout. It is for that reason that many people embarking upon such a project are tempted to try to take on as much of the responsibility for the project as they can themselves.

Whilst the idea that if you want a job done right you have to do it yourself is a fair one in many fields, however, in the case of a building project it can often prove counterproductive. Continue reading →

Whether you’re planning a new build, a significant remodelling of an existing property or perhaps a renovation project, it’s likely that cost-efficiency and staying within budget is foremost in your mind. For that reason, and especially if you have a degree of expertise within the construction industry, you might be toying with the idea of doing without the expense of hiring an architect. Continue reading →