Catch up on the recent episode of Fix Radio's 'Building Ideas', when the NSBRC's Manging Director, Harvey Fremlin, talked with Mark Millar about Self Build Trends, Retrofitting & New Technology.
Each week on 'Building Ideas', Mark and guests offer practical advice, share real-life experiences and introduce ‘out of the box’ thinking, designed to help working tradespeople develop their property.
What do you get when you combine a former acting career, a passion for self-build and the man at the helm of one of the UK's best-known self-build destinations? An interesting conversation with plenty of unexpected insights!
Harvey Fremlin, Managing Director of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) in Swindon, recently joined Jay Hubbard and Matt Higgs from English Brothers for Episode 2 of their podcast, The Self Build Sessions.
New Partners & Upgraded Stands Edition
We are proud to introduce some of our newest exhibitors and fresh, upgraded stands at the Centre. Our partners are experts in self build and renovation, and are highly engaged in this community. Visit our upcoming events to meet them and explore their amazing displays!
Keep reading to discover the latest offerings & events at the NSBRC...
Planning a self-build or major renovation? Before you start choosing paint colours, ripping out bathrooms or getting builders through the door, there are a few things I’d strongly recommend doing first.
I’ve renovated, styled and worked on enough properties to know that the projects that run most smoothly aren’t necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets - they’re the ones where the homeowner has thought ahead.
Because when you’re in the middle of a renovation, there will be things you didn’t expect. There will be decisions you need to make quickly, deliveries that don’t arrive, costs that change and, inevitably, the odd moment when you wonder why on earth you started.
So, here are my five top tips for getting yourself organised before the work begins.
