The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) President Rt Hon Baroness Maddock is hosting a Healthy Homes debate in Parliament. Entitled healthy Homes and the Role of Refurbishment, the debate will look at what needs to be done to raise awareness and standards to...
It can be expensive making home improvements, but what you have to consider is how much value it will add to your property. If you are looking to sell your home anytime in the near future then you want to try and ensure that the money you are putting into the home...
You don’t have to be a DIY wizard to make changes to your home that will add value. Making some simple changes around the house may make a big difference to how much your house is worth overall. We’ve pulled together a few ideas and things that you can do around the...
When it comes to using the space in your kitchen to your advantages, there are so many things that you could explore - one of them is installing a kitchen island. Sure, this eliminates some of the traffic space in the kitchen but it does give you more work area. Also,...
All the best ideas begin simply with a dream and home improvement is no exception. However, before the excitement of finally giving your home that extreme makeover compels you to start tearing down wallpaper and ripping out cabinets, there are a few things that you...
In this article, we will be providing you with expert advice on different ways that you can prepare and clean your central air conditioning system before summer hits. We include useful information on how to test your unit, check its coolant lines and how to clean the...
You are buying a new home, but the backyard swimming pool is a real fixer-upper. Should you go ahead or not? When purchasing a home with an existing swimming pool, always make your offer contingent on an inspection of the pool by a certified swimming pool inspector....
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Well, this doesn’t apply when it comes to your home. When you really think about it, the exterior of your home is like the cover of a book. It attracts attention and sets the stage for what’s inside....
As soon as summer hits and the cold weather disappears, it’s time to step outside and enjoy the sunshine! Most of us agree that home is the best place to relax and unwind, especially if you have a patio or another outdoor living space to spend time in. When was the...
Savvy homeowners looking for breezy ways to make their homes more efficient should take a good, hard look at one core component: appliances. The fact of the matter is that appliances have come a long way, even in just the past couple of years, from clunky energy hogs...
Remodeling a house can be very expensive. You will have to budget your money before diving into such a project. For what reason you have for remodeling your home, be it for aesthetic or selling purposes, you should always consider the cost versus the value, so your...
Are looking to buy your first home? Here are some smart investment plans Now that you have finally decided to buy your first home, you should know that it is going to be a big financial commitment - one of the major investments you will make in your lifetime. Many...
Let’s face it. Jetting off to the Maldives or the French Riviera each week for some R&R isn’t feasible for the average homeowner. As much as we’d like to be relaxing in the warm waters of the Mediterranean, most of us will have to make do with retreating to our...
As you start mapping out your house floor plans for a fixer-upper, a renovation project, or a new home build, you’ll need to consider the types of flooring you want to install in different parts of the home. Since every room in the home serves a different purpose, you...
The National Home Improvement Council is proud to announce the NHIC Educational Trust as this year’s sponsor of the category ‘Innovation and Education to Reduce Fuel Poverty’ at its 45th Annual Awards. This category is open to all companies and authorities who can...
The National Home Improvement Council is proud to announce Quality Assured National Warranties as this year’s sponsors of the category ‘Delivering Community Benefit through Home Improvement’ at its 45th Annual Awards. This category is open to NHIC Members and...
EnviroVent, the Harrogate-based manufacturer of ventilation solutions, is celebrating winning ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year’ at the 25th annual H&V News Awards for its innovative ATMOS® system. ATMOS® is the first ever smart range of PIV (Positive...
Amidst all things Brexit in the last seven days, the Chancellor, Philip Hammond delivered his Spring Statement with some encouraging proposals made for the construction industry. Here are the main items from the statement with commentary from Kevin Buckley GGF Group...
Your front door is one of the first things a visitor sees and remembers and it can make a great first impression. As well as introducing your personal style to the front of your home you can use a replacement door to improve home security, energy conservation, reduce...
The GGF is delighted to announce that it has renewed its longstanding partnership with the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC). In previous years, both GGF and the NHIC have worked on political influencing, marketing and PR campaigns. On the renewed partnership,...