Lisa Marie Hindle

With our 7th company birthday now behind us, it feels like the perfect moment to pause and reflect on one of the most important things our business provides to our customers. Back in 2018 , we carried out market research to understand what mattered most to homeowners when choosing a trades company. The results were clear. The top three priorities were: Reliability  – 9.41 / 10 Communication  – 9.34 / 10 Trust  – 9.31 / 10 These three pillars have guided how we operate ever since. We believe...

So this blog is a little bit different. It’s one from the soul, one from the heart — and it’s not your normal “average builder” post. It’s almost midnight on a Friday, and after a frantic day I’ve just finished doing the admin: timesheets, bookkeeping, responding to the weekly emails, and all the other tiny bits and pieces nobody would ever appreciate or understand… unless they’ve run a business with a team. I’m literally sat here talking to ChatGPT. ChatGPT is working for me - it’s like...

Predicting 2026 design trends is a little like reading tea leaves, but there’s a lot of good consensus from designers, paint brands, and trend forecasters right now. Here’s a rundown of what’s expected to be big  in 2026, plus some colour predictions, including “Colours of the Year.” Key Design Trends for 2026 Maximalism & Self‑Expression The pared-back, ultra-minimalist “blank slate” look is fading. Designers expect a return to more expressive, layered interiors. Think rich textures,...