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If you’ve spent any time around a building site, trade counter, or even a DIY project at home, chances are you’ve come across OSB board. You might recognise it instantly by its...

If you’ve ever wondered why some homes feel warm and cosy in winter while others seem to lose heat the moment the heating switches off, cavity wall insulation is a big part of th...

If you’ve ever stepped into a freshly renovated room and admired the smooth, flawless walls, there’s a good chance dry lining had a hand in it. It’s one of those construction...

Walk into any older property, and there’s a good chance you’ll spot the telltale signs – peeling paint, crumbling plaster, that musty smell that just won’t shif...

Walk into any timber yard or builders’ merchants, and you’ll see piles of wood everywhere. But here’s the thing that catches a lot of people out – despite what...

If you’ve ever wondered ‘what is aggregate?’, it’s that pile of crushed stone or gravel at the builder’s merchant. It may not be the most glamorous aspect of...

Getting your paving right can completely transform the look and feel of your garden. Whether you’re going for a modern, minimalist vibe or something more traditional and cosy...

Ever since humans first started building things, wood has been our go-to material – and for good reason. It’s easy to cut, surprisingly strong (with a strength-to-weight ra...

Looking to give your garden a complete makeover? Porcelain slabs are one of the best ways to do exactly that. These slabs add instant kerb appeal and come in loads of styles to mat...

In this article, we’re going to be talking all things rendering. It’s a bit of a buzzword on building sites and at DIY shows, but what is rendering, and when is it need...