We all know by now that electric cars are the future. Ever since the government banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars in the UK from 2030, more and more people are exchanging their old cars for newer electric models – even businesses are hopping on the bandwagon! But one of the things that [...]
In the last few years we have seen a big increase in people wanting to build extensions to their homes. Thanks to the pandemic and lockdowns, people are climbing the walls in their home, and due to the housing crisis moving to a bigger property isn’t an option for everyone. So instead, you look to [...]
COVID-19 changed a lot of things for the world, and while some of them have already gone back to normal, other changes seem to be here to stay. In particular, the number of people working from home (either flexible or full-time) has gone from around 12% pre-pandemic to around 84%, with many employees requesting flexible [...]
If you’re anything like us, then you’re a big fan of Grand Designs. The team at DNA watch every episode almost religiously, and we always enjoy the twists and turns these projects take. We enjoy them even more because we’ve been a part of building huge projects like these, and we know what they always [...]
Did you know that there’s more than 1 type of driveway? It’s true! While all driveways serve the same function, they are all made of different materials, using different techniques for different effects. At DNA we love this, because we believe that a driveway should be an extension to your home – something that shows [...]
Making your home more energy efficient may seem troublesome at first - after all, it might involve rewriting, installation of new equipment or moving things around, all of which can be inconvenient and expensive. But with the rise of energy-saving products in the market, there are countless ways you can be greener with energy without [...]
When you’re planning out a building project, there are a lot of things to consider. Whether you’re building a brand new house from scratch or putting up a new wall in the garden, there are policies to follow, paperwork to fill in and checks to do. And one of the most important things you should [...]
It’s the time of year when people start thinking about their house, and how suitable it is for their lifestyle. You’ve just spent Christmas with all the family visiting, squished into a dining room and sitting on office chairs and beanbags to fit in, or crowded elbow-to-elbow into a living room to count down the [...]
Renovating your bathroom isn’t a weekend job. Far from it! It’s a big project that takes a lot of planning, preparation and expertise, which is why it ends up on the homeowners wish list for such a long time! And even if you are the aspirational DIY type and decide to give it a go [...]
Your home is one of your greatest and most expensive assets, but its value can go up and down over time. So even if you’re not looking to sell any time soon, you might be thinking about how you can add value to it and ensure you can sell for more than you paid. Thankfully [...]
