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Dow Building Solutions will install energy efficient Styrofoam-A insulation in building structures for the London 2012 Olympics, it has been reported.

Installing a solar roof panels could save you from £600 to £1000 a year a new report has said. Research by British Gas suggests that over 12 million homes in Britain have roofs which, if solar panels were installed, could produce enough electricity for up to half of their household needs.

Are you a fan of refurbishment or an interiors enthusiast? If so, you are in luck as we are giving away 50 double passes to The National Home Improvement Show. Entries are on a first come first serve basis so follow the link below now for a chance to win entrance for you and a friend to the event being held at Earls Court from 1 – 3 October 2010.

A recent study has shown that half of young people do not have the basic DIY skills needed to maintain their homes. This lack of home maintenance skills has led to a ‘Dad’ll Do It’ generation who are unable to wire a plug.

Research undertaken by Halifax Home Insurance has found that, amongst under 35s:

- 50% can’t wire a plug.
- 54% can’t bleed a radiator.
- 63% wouldn’t attempt to put up wallpaper.
- 65% admit that their dads are better at DIY than they are.

Senior claims manager for Halifax insurance, Martyn Foulds says:

Some good news for your inner child this morning – tree houses are in!

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has claimed that government policy is causing its members severe damage.

Whilst updating our Twitter account today, I found we had a rather exciting new follower in the form of Yale Keyfree, the manufacturer’s new electronic door locking system. After a little research into the new product we found that the Keyfree features two ways to lock your door: a personalised PIN or remote fob with 20 metre range.

The National Improvement Show has said there is still a gap between “understanding and implementation” of green home improvements as people remain focused on the short term expenses.

A new report has found that millions of young people will never be able to afford to buy their own home.

The electrician market is set to get a lot more crowded as a new report shows that close to 100,000 people are currently learning the trade on vocational courses.