Episodes

  • Advice For Self Builders From Fix Radio Presenters

    Advice For Self Builders From Fix Radio Presenters
    Jan 26 2025
    Mark Millar invites fellow Fix Radio presenters to join him and give advice for all of you getting into self build. Mark talks to Robin Clevett about how to properly prepare for a large scale domestic building projects. John Roberts talks about how much of the landscaping you can realistically take on and Todd Glister shares some current learnings from his second ongoing self build project
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    27 mins
  • Find Your Plot

    Find Your Plot
    Jan 19 2025
    Mark Millar looks at finding a plot for your self build project. Mark talks to Architect, Julian Owen about the considerations you need to make with regards to design and planning as you select a plot. Andrew Smith from Addland joins Mark to discuss the challenges and nuances to finding a location, considering the surroundings and accessability of each potential plot as well as providing some insight into what aquiring a plot involves
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    30 mins
  • Some Great Renovation Ideas From Scott Baggaley AKA Scott DIY

    Some Great Renovation Ideas From Scott Baggaley AKA Scott DIY
    Jan 12 2025
    Scott Baggaley AKA Scott DIY joins Mark Millar to discuss how buying a property that needed a huge amount of work doing transformed into an incredible renovation journey that's seem him gain a huge following online, with an upcoming Channel 4 show on the horizon. Scott gives some tips and ideas for renovating your home and for those who aren't in the trade explains the limits of what you could and should attempt with regards to DIY
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    25 mins
  • Dr. Joe Jack Williams Discusses Zero Carbon Housing

    Dr. Joe Jack Williams Discusses Zero Carbon Housing
    Dec 15 2024
    Sustainability expert & advocate, Dr. Joe Jack Williams discusses Zero caron homes, building with timber, his collaboration with a Japanese forestry company and plans to lobby the Government with regards to Zero Carbon houses and sustainable building methods
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    29 mins
  • Architect Laura Jane Clark's Georgian Property & More!

    Architect Laura Jane Clark's Georgian Property & More!
    Dec 8 2024
    Mark Millar is joined by Architect, Laura Jane Clark to discuss her experiences, ideas, Her own Georgian home renovation and other notable projects
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    24 mins
  • Will 2025 Be A Good Year To Build?

    Will 2025 Be A Good Year To Build?
    Dec 1 2024
    As we come into the final month of 2024, Mark Millar invites a range of guests to join him and discuss what 2025 might have in store if you're planning to build. Guests include: Paddy O'Hart (selfbuildconsultancy.co.uk), John Newcomb, CEO of the Builder's Merchants Federation & Katy Ashcroft from the National Self Build & Renovation Centre
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    28 mins
  • Colour & Design Options For Your Walls

    Colour & Design Options For Your Walls
    Nov 24 2024
    Mark Millar invites artist, designer & decorator Claire Noble to join him and give you a guide to colour choices, design options and mural creation for the walls of your self build, new home or existing property
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    27 mins
  • Building With Timber

    Building With Timber
    Nov 17 2024
    Mark Millar invites some champions of wood and timber framed construction to join him and discuss the benefits of using timber in your building practices. Andrew Waugh from Waugh Thistleton Architects talks about the possibilities and sustainability with regards to timber frame structures and Carpenter/Builder, Garvin Morey (Sterlingdale) discusses a notable build he completed with wood at the center of his building methods
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    18 mins