Homes & Gardens

The cost of a kitchen extension can change tremendously depending on where you are in the UK, the size and shape of the extension you want to build, the materials you use, the quality of the contractor, and the overall complexity of your project. That being said, there are ways to keep costs down. Let’s a take a look at a few.

Tip #1: Find the right balance between your extension size and its build costs

Any properly designed and constructed kitchen extension comes at a price. So, to avoid breaking the bank, you’ll need to achieve the right size / cost ratio. How much...

Exeter based Burrington Estates has secured planning permission for a collection of 34 sustainable three-, four- and five-bedroom homes, and four affordable two- and three-bedroom homes at their flagship development at Winslade Park in Exeter, Devon. This vibrant multi-use site currently hosts both commercial office space as well as state of the art leisure facilities.

The 86-acre site has received £28 million of funding from Paragon Development Finance and is already a buzzing hub of activity with premium sports and leisure facilities such as a gym, swimming pool, spa, creche...

With the head of Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, warning that the annual household energy bills are likely to rise by a further £800 when the price cap is adjusted in October, RGB Building Supplies is giving advice to local households about cost-effective changes they could make to receive a potential saving of up to £700 on the average yearly energy bill*.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented: “We are all hearing daily about the cost-of-living increases, and as purses are definitely feeling the pinch for many families, we have put together some tips about small...

I’m sure it is a dream for a lot of people to have their own summer house, where they can have a comfortable time along with their family or partner. You can even use it as a place for gym, work, or even a bedroom for guests. A summer house can fit easily into any style and size of garden you have.

No matter what kind of house you want, if it is a traditional timber clad, country garden, whitewash, or something different and more extensive that will get an extra living space you would want to have. Here are a few ideas you can use to make your summer house a dream come true and...