Author: |Posted: 1:58 pm on 29/09/09
Category: Architecture, Buying & Selling, On TV
Seems the curved house in Clapham is up for grabs… FindaProperty have all the info over on their blog.
For the episode guide, click here.
Author: |Posted: 12:45 pm on 24/09/09
Category: DIY & Self Build, Property Development
We’ve teamed up with MyBuilder, with the aim of simplifying the process of finding a reliable, reasonably-priced builder.
Put simply, MyBuilder allows you to post a building job for free on their site. There are over 30,000 registered tradespeople in the MyBuilder community, so you’re likely to get a range of quotes. You can then view feedback from each builder’s real-life clients before choosing which company is right for you.
Of course, the number one bit of advice when looking for a builder is that word of mouth counts for everything. MyBuilder have essentially captured this in a handy online tool.
You can get started finding a builder, plumber, kitchen fitter or any other tradesperson here.
Let us know what you think of the MyBuilder service by leaving your comments below…
Author: |Posted: 5:53 pm on 24/07/09
Category: Architecture
This week, my Tuesday evening was occupied with Property Snakes & Ladders and Thursday by The Home Show. Nestled snugly in between, my Wednesday viewing entailed a feature length documentary by the name of Garbage Warrior.
The film focuses on mildly hippyish West coast architect Michael Reynolds, who has dedicated his entire adult life to studying, experimenting with and finally perfecting sustainable building methods. He specialises in earthships, much like the Brittany Groundhouse Grand Design. read more
Author: |Posted: 4:48 pm on 03/07/09
Category: Architecture
Earlier in the week a friendly and obviously gifted architect by the name of Guz Wilkinson emailed me. He’s a Brit based in Singapore, and has been cursed with the unenviable task of travelling across the globe, designing and building beautiful eco houses. Tough life, no?
One look at his work was enough to have me drooling all over the 4Homes office.
If you’d like to contact Guz, or just peruse more photos of his eye-popping work, you can do so at www.guzarchitects.com
Like Guz’s designs? Are you building an eco house? Please leave your comments below…
Author: |Posted: 1:08 pm on 17/06/09
Category: Architecture, Buying & Selling, DIY & Self Build, Property Development
Every now and then I hear about a unique property so interesting that my imagination instantly starts running away with me. This disused water tower in Warwickshire is no exception. With a guide price of £25,000 and wonderful views over rolling farmland, if ever a property were ripe for the Grand Designs treatment then this is it. read more
Author: |Posted: 2:42 pm on 15/06/09
Category: Architecture, On TV
The price is only available on application and it won’t come cheap, but the house that was crowned winner of Channel 5’s ‘I Own Britain’s Best Home’ is on the market to either buy or rent. The guys over at Primelocation drew our attention to it, and if you’re a fan of Grand Designs it could be right up your proverbial street.
Author: |Posted: 9:21 am on 02/04/09
Category: On TV, Uncategorized
You can’t have missed that we’ve got a competition running to win lunch with Kevin McCloud. The very thought of it created a flurry of excited emails between us in the 4Homes office. What would it be like to sit down before the great man and try and hack your way through a pork sausage (for example) while discussing the merits of using hemp in a self build?
It even kept me awake last night. Emma from the 4Homes office wondered if Kevin would describe what he wanted from the menu by using his knife, fork and napkin to build a representation of the dish to the waiter. I’m more haunted by the thought that, were I to win, I’d order my food, and Kevin would then turn to an imaginary camera and say, ‘Of course, it’s all very well Lucy ordering beef, but it’s just not very eco-friendly, is it? And, more to the point, she’s never ordered a la carte before. If you ask me, this could all go horribly wrong.’ read more
Author: |Posted: 1:34 pm on 01/04/09
Category: On TV
You read it right, and no this isn’t some lame April Fool’s prank – you and a friend could indeed be tucking into a three course lunch, with a bottle of wine thrown in for good measure, with Grand Designs guru Kevin McCloud as your dinner guest. read more
Author: |Posted: 2:36 pm on 30/03/09
Category: Architecture, DIY & Self Build, Property Development
I spent much of my Sunday this weekend getting to grips with Grand Designs 3D Self Build & Development.
It’s an enormous bit of kit, and is virtually all you’ll need if you’re planning an extension, self build project, or, like me, you still harbour long-failed ambitions of becoming a world-famous architect. read more
Author: |Posted: 12:03 pm on 27/03/09
Category: DIY & Self Build, Design & Style
Last weekend I got myself down to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Birmingham’s NEC. As ever, the cavernous hangar of a venue was packed full of self builders and developers, as well as people looking to improve their own homes. The seminars were informative and expertly-chaired, while the range of exhibitors was absolutely vast.
Amongst the usual conservatory, bi-fold door and insulation companies, I picked out my five favourite products from the show. Here they are, in no particular order… read more
