Monthly Archives: January 2019

Whether you’re a self-builder facing the build of a life-time, or an avid DIYer, now is the time to look ahead to the challenges of the new year. Regardless of the scale of the project in front of you, the basic principles of a successful build start at the planning stage.
For some of us, ‘planning’ isn’t a skill that comes naturally. If entering the world of the project manager fills you with dread – do not fear, help is at hand. Here at D.W. Nye, we’ve guided hundreds of companies and individuals through their small and large-scale building jobs, so we’ve seen it all. We’ve put together some of our top three tips on where to begin and what to consider from the outset.

Start with questions

The first step relies heavily on research. The aim is to answer some of the most basic questions around the job, whether it’s building a house or laying a new patio – for example what is your end goal? How will it get built? What

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In the depths of winter, our energy bills often sky-rocket. We are also increasingly aware of the environmental issues around our energy use, making the need to lower annual household energy consumption more important that ever. But how green are our homes and what steps can we take to make our houses more efficient? Here at D.W. Nye we’re used to helping customers deal with this issue, with experts on hand to guide you through the best options to beat the chill, and do our bit for the planet.

According to the UK Energy Research Centre, when it comes to energy usage we waste the equivalent to the output of six nuclear power stations. The Government is taking a hard line on this issue since committing to cutting carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. Shockingly, one third of this waste comes from heat escaping from draughty houses. The research warned that 25 million homes will fail to meet the standards required by 2050. So, one home every minute will need work.

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