Not many people swim against the tide of plastic windows and doors. However, one client of Oliver Gibbs Carpentry & Joinery wanted to do just that. From plastic to wood windows The client lived in a country property fitted with the ubiquitous white plastic glazed units. He wanted
An interview with Oliver Gibbs appears in this month’s edition of English Home Magazine. English Home Magazine celebrates ‘quintessential English style in all its glory’ and ‘showcases beautifully classic, elegant and country interiors alongside design and buyi
‘Sustainable’ is a buzz word that businesses like to use. It is often a short hand way of saying “We’re doing our bit for the environment”. However, ‘sustainability’ is about more than preserving nature; it is also about people. Sustaining our
When most people commission a piece of carpentry or joinery, they don’t want a grand design; they simply want something attractive and functional for their home. One client that we worked with wanted an office desk for his workspace, for example. Desk designed by client We began
Oliver Gibbs Carpentry & Joinery was featured on the front page of the Business & Finance section of Shropshire Star this week. The paper ran a story on our use of the new mobile phone payment system, Pingit. You can read the story here. Shropshire Live ran a similar piece, wh
We now accept payment from mobile phones using Pingit. Pingit is the new application that allows people to make and receive payments from their mobile phone. Currently only Barclays customers can use the service to transfer up to £300 daily. However, anyone with a UK mobile number can
Oliver Gibbs Carpentry & Joinery can now be found on Facebook, and you will find more than just a news page. The social network site, Facebook, currently claims 800 million users. It is different from a static website in that it allows you to connect and interact with individuals
What do you do with a derelict out-building in your garden? A barn conversion could transform it into a studio, office or granny flat. But if you live in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, it could make an attractive holiday home. Oliver Gibbs Carpentry and Joinery was commissioned
Today sees the launch of a new lifestyle magazine called In The Know. It features an article by us on buying ethical wood products. In The Know is a quarterly magazine aimed at those aged 18-44 living in the Shrewsbury area and contains ‘interesting and informal stories from exp
Straw may sound like an unlikely building material but it is increasingly being used in the construction industry. It is growing in popularity because straw is an excellent insulator that is ecological friendly and cheap. Working with straw Using straw in building requires some specia
