Now the clocks have gone back: 7 simple ways to make your home safer after dark
When the clocks go back, evenings become darker and many of us spend more time at home. Everyday tasks such as using the stairs, putting out the bins or walking to the bathroom at night can become har...
30 Oct 2026
Why inclusive homes should be the standard, not the exception
A home can look beautiful in an architect's drawings, photograph perfectly for a property listing and feel like a dream come true on moving day. But how well will it work in five, ten or twenty years?...
21 Oct 2026
Better homes start with better design: how to future-proof your home without compromising on style
When planning a new home or renovation, it is easy to focus on how the finished space will look. The kitchen island, the open-plan living area, the statement staircase and the garden views all help br...
21 Oct 2026
Uplifts returns to Grand Designs Live 2026
We're excited to announce that Uplifts will be returning to Grand Designs Live 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 2nd to 4th October 2026. This year's event marks an exciting step forward f...
24 Sep 2026
Planning ahead: how to talk to loved ones about their future
Talking about the future needs of people you love and care for can feel deeply emotional, and it is completely understandable if it feels difficult to begin. Families often put these conversations off...
21 Jul 2026
Tips for maintaining mobility and strength at home
For many of us, slowing down creeps in silently: a little more caution on the stairs, a chair that feels harder to rise from, or simply finding that your usual walk takes a little more effort than it...
10 Jul 2026
Beyond the socks and the BBQ tools: a Father's Day gift that truly lasts
Father's Day is one of those occasions that sneaks up on you, and then you're standing in a shop aisle wondering whether Dad really needs another novelty apron or a set of stainless steel tongs he'll...
15 Jun 2026
Designing with dignity - creating stylish homes without compromise
What does your home say about you? For most of us, it is a deeply personal space, a reflection of taste, personality, and the life lived within its walls. But for too many people, the moment accessibi...
22 Apr 2026
The one-storey shortage - why homelifts are the key to downsizing freedom
Most people do not spend much time thinking about their next home move until something changes. A health scare, a milestone birthday, a flight of stairs that suddenly feels steeper than it used to. Bu...
20 Apr 2026