Home Improvement Masterclasses
Discover everything you need to know when planning a home improvement project in these free to attend masterclasses
Each session is around 20 minutes long. There is no need to pre-book, simply turn up 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to guarantee your seat.
Friday 1st October
10.30-10.50
Designs for small urban gardens - how to make the most of your space
Matt James, TV’s City Gardener and Real Homes Magazine Gardening Expert
11.00-11.20
An introduction to renewable energy technologies
British Eco
11.30-11.50
Create your dream home - an introduction to self-build and conversions
Michael Holmes, TV Property Expert and Editor-in-Chief of Real Homes Magazine
12.00-12.20
How to Extend Your Home Without Having to Get Planning Permission
Simon Smith, Betternest and Real Homes Magazine Planning Expert
12.30-12.50
The Clean Energy Cashback Scheme - How to make money by going green
Jennifer Newton, Real Homes Magazine Personal Finance Expert
13.00-13.20
Rainwater harvesting techniques for the modern home: from simple rain butt to fully automated system
Hibernia Rainharvesting
13.30-13.50
The definitive guide to planning beautiful and efficient radiators for your new build or period home.
Paladin Radiators
14.00-14.20
Building extensions or home offices, quickly (build an extension in a day) and making them energy efficient by using SIPS as the main structure
Custom Homes
14.30-14.50
How to resolve the damp problems in your house
Schrijver Systeem Ltd
15.00-15.20
Are you actually covered? Find out about the pitfalls of relying on traditional home insurance whilst carrying out your home improvement or renovation project
Self Build Zone
15.30-15.50
Easy updates for your home - creating a new look on a budget
Julia Kendell from DIY SOS & 60 Minute Makeover, and Real Homes Magazine Interior Design Expert
16.00-16.20
How to Transform Your Home Without Having to Get Planning Permission
Simon Smith, Betternest and Real Homes Magazine Planning Expert
Saturday 2nd October
10.30-10.50
Designs for small urban gardens - how to make the most of your space
Matt James, TV’s City Gardener and Real Homes Magazine Gardening Expert
11.00-11.20
Harnessing renewable energy in your home
Worcester, Bosch Group
11.30-11.50
Create your dream home - an introduction to self-build and conversions
Michael Holmes, TV Property Expert and Editor-in-Chief of Real Homes Magazine
12.00-12.20
How to Maximise Space And Add Value to your Home – An Architect’s View
My Architect
12.30-12.50
The Clean Energy Cashback Scheme - How to make money by going green
Jennifer Newton, Real Homes Magazine Personal Finance Expert
13.00-13.20
Is underfloor heating right for your home?
Robbens Systems
13.30-13.50
Dream Kitchens utilising modular design principles in new build and off plan projects
Callerton Kitchens / RK-Tec
14.00-14.20
Stress free extensions - two storeys in two weeks?
Target Fixings Ltd
14.30-14.50
Designing fireplaces/stoves in single storey extensions, regulations and design possibilities
EXHAUSTO Ltd
15.00-15.20
Revolving conservatories to improve your lifestyle
Super Exteriors
15.30-15.50
Easy updates for your home - creating a new look on a budget
Julia Kendell from DIY SOS & 60 Minute Makeover, and Real Homes Magazine Interior Design Expert
16.00-16.20
How to Transform Your Home Without Having to Get Planning Permission
Simon Smith, Betternest and Real Homes Magazine Planning Expert
Sunday 3rd October
10.30-10.50
Designs for small urban gardens - how to make the most of your space
Matt James, TV’s City Gardener and Real Homes Magazine Gardening Expert
11.00-11.20
How to Extend Your Home Without Having to Get Planning Permission
Simon Smith, Betternest and Real Homes Magazine Planning Expert
11.30-11.50
Create your dream home - an introduction to self-build and conversions
Michael Holmes, TV Property Expert and Editor-in-Chief of Real Homes Magazine
12.00-12.20
Cost effective solution to condensation and mould
EnviroVent
12.30-12.50
The Clean Energy Cashback Scheme - How to make money by going green
Jennifer Newton, Real Homes Magazine Personal Finance Expert
13.00-13.20
A guide to loft conversions
Digby Rowsell Telebeam Ltd
13.30-13.50
The home developer’s 10 most common mistakes - and how to avoid them!
Building Doctors
14.00-14.20
How to reduce the energy in buildings. What does and doesn’t work?
Tranquility
14.30-14.50
How Underfloor heating can be applied to existing properties
Polypipe Building Products
15.00-15.20
How to select brassware for a refurbishment programme and make sure it will be fit for purpose
Fulham Brass
15.30-15.50
Easy updates for your home - creating a new look on a budget
Julia Kendell from DIY SOS & 60 Minute Makeover, and Real Homes Magazine Interior Design Expert
16.00-16.20
How to Transform Your Home Without Having to Get Planning Permission
Simon Smith, Betternest and Real Homes Magazine Planning Expert