My Barn Conversion

The story of our barn conversion

Authored by MJF

VAT Reclaim – VAT rate history

VAT rates over the last 30+ years…

Energy policy, smoke screens, fracking, confusion and big bucks

There seems to be only one thing that is certain in the world of energy policy and that is that costs will rise annually above and beyond anything that inflation can currently throw at us. Beyond that, smoke screens & confusion seem to reign. Take the recent news for example… It’s reported today that theContinue reading Energy policy, smoke screens, fracking, confusion and big bucks

Building Progress November 2012

Update on building progress during November 2012…

Flanking manoeuvres and good design…

It seems that the government are undertaking flanking manoeuvres on the green belt…

What is a shadow gap?

A shadow gap – a mysterious dark place between two plains…

Flue guard completed

The story of one mans epic flue guard build…

Building Progress October 2012

Update on building progress during October 2012…

Your barn conversion – "what you really wanted for yourself"

Thoughts on making YOUR barn conversion – "what you really wanted for yourself"

Building Regulations, Approved Documents Part D – Toxic substances

An overview of Building Regulations, Approved Documents Part D – Toxic substances

The Stirling prize 2012 winner – the Sainsbury Laboratory

The 2012 Stirling prize was won by a outsider, the Sainsbury Laboratory…