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

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

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

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