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Do you know about the latest change...

You may have seen that there have been some changes to Part L of Building …
7 July 2022

Frances Atkins Jubilee Recipe

Former Michelin-starred chef Frances Atkins, shared with us her take on a fresh, summery aubergine …
27 May 2022
Dekton Bergen marble effect worktop

Top Table: Incorporating a chefR...

For any foodie, a place at the chef’s table is the best seat in the …
16 May 2022

Get the kids involved this National...

There’s plenty of fun to be had in the garden with your kids this National …
4 May 2022

What is a steam oven and how does i...

Taste & Texture at it's fullest Whether you’re looking for full and fresh flavours, retaining …
16 December 2020

Pyrolytic Ovens

Make oven cleaning a thing of the past What is a Pyrolytic Oven? NEFF Slide&Hide® …
10 December 2020

Bosch Home Connect

Never miss a thing with Bosch kitchen appliances that are Home Connect ready. From controlling …
10 December 2020

The Smart Kitchen – Home Conn...

Want ultimate control over your kitchen? Home Connect helps you to unleash your cooking creativity …
4 December 2020

The Ultimate Space Saving Doors fro...

Investing in sliding doors in your home has many advantages. Not only do they provide …
4 November 2020

Palio by Karndean Family Friendly F...

Palio by Karndean is a new type of luxury vinyl flooring with a patented click-locking …
27 February 2020

New Electrical Deals Now Available

As part of our new electrical range available at selected MKM branches we've got a …
4 November 2019

MKM Building Supplies Acquires Broo...

We're delighted to announce that we are enhancing our retail portfolio with the acquisition of …
1 November 2019

NEFF Keep It Fresh

Fridges and Freezers for Food Lovers Fresh, seasonal ingredients are a staple in any kitchen. …
3 September 2019

£100 Donated to Breast Cancer Now ...

Proudly Supporting Mackintosh Kitchens & Breast Cancer Now MKM are delighted to be involved in …
3 September 2019

We’re buzzing about our new e...

Here at MKM we're making it easier for you to find everything you need for …
3 June 2019

Essential tools for every landscapi...

Before you start your next landscaping project, count on MKM to make sure you've got …
11 April 2019

Bigger rewards for you this April &...

Fancy earning vouchers to spend towards a holiday, a concert or a meal out? You …
25 March 2019

The importance of roofing batten se...

Whether you're building a new house or refurbishing an old one, installing the roof battens …
4 December 2018

My kind of appliances…must ha...

It’s all about making your kitchen space work for your lifestyle, so we’ve rounded up …
30 November 2018

Kitchen Q&A with MKM Anlaby...

We caught up with Julie Mielczarek, Kitchen Specialist from MKM Anlaby to talk all things …
27 November 2018

The advantages of Edilians clay roo...

When we really look at our roofscape, the materials and shapes used are not that …
20 November 2018

Why more contractors are choosing t...

Since BS 5534: Slating and Tiling was revised in 2014, there has been a shift …
20 November 2018

Bring the outside in with Velux roo...

As our good friend Charlie Luxton says, ‘Daylight to buildings is like ketchup to sausage …
7 November 2018

Let us ‘pitch’ this to ...

Everything we do on a pitched roof is generally designed to achieve two outcomes - …
7 November 2018

Roofing felts that suit a range of ...

With guidance on the application of torch-on products changing, it’s important for roofing contractors to …
7 November 2018

What are the benefits of using a fu...

When it comes to domestic pitched roofing work, most builders and roofers tend to buy …
6 November 2018

The benefits of multi-foil insulati...

25% of heat in a home is lost through the roof. This can be prevented …
30 October 2018

Why more people are choosing wall p...

The possibilities are endless when it comes to refurbishing your bathroom and kitchen. You want …
19 October 2018

Get £500 Cashback with NEFF applia...

Cook up a treat with our £500 cashback promotion on NEFF appliances. To qualify for …
19 October 2018

Fascias, soffits & gutters ...

We spoke to Freefoam Area Sales Manager for the North East Simon Parkes to find …
18 October 2018

Slate Roofs – Keeping it Natu...

Choosing a roofing material can be a big decision when building or renovating a home; …
11 October 2018

6 reasons why you should choose Nat...

Choosing a roofing material can be a big decision when building or renovating a home; …
11 October 2018

Do you know about the New ErP Direc...

New low-NOx legislation is coming into force on 26th September To improve energy efficiency and …
25 September 2018

Top tips to maintain a healthy allo...

Has this hot weather left your allotment looking a bit tiresome? Worry no more, as …
15 August 2018

Bathroom Collection 2018 – Ou...

We've got all the latest trends from our top Bathroom manufacturers in our new brochure. …
13 August 2018

A builder’s guide to lintels ...

Lintels are an important structural element in most buildings, and an important part of the …
4 June 2018

Get to know the award-winning OSO D...

OSO Hotwater recently won 'Domestic Heating Product of the Year' at the H&V News awards, …
1 June 2018

Which A-Grip resin kit is the best ...

Bound System - A-Grip UV Where is the system more suited to? A resin bound …
23 May 2018

A guide to the new dry fix standard...

It's been a few months since BS 8612: Dry-fixed Ridge, Hip and Verge Systems for …
18 April 2018

New standards for domestic boiler i...

What's changing? Every boiler fitted must have a minimum efficiency standard of 92% ErP, and …
28 March 2018

Kitchen and Bathroom flooring trend...

We asked the experts at Palio by Karndean to talk us through the latest trends …
13 March 2018

Which bathroom trends will we see i...

More people are choosing to update their bathrooms, with demand for bathroom products expected to …
9 March 2018

Roofing Collection out now!

We've launched our Roofing Collection, a brochure dedicated to all things roofing. This year's collection …
9 March 2018

Choosing the right materials for yo...

At MKM, we supply standard, premium and permeable block paving, stone setts and a range …
9 March 2018

£500 cashback on your NEFF kitchen...

Claim up to £500 cashback when you purchase a selected NEFF oven plus 4 other …
7 March 2018

New year, new Plumbed Up!

The new Plumbed Up! has arrived. Get the New Year off to a good start …
2 January 2018

Get prepared for Storm Eleanor R...

Storm Eleanor is hitting much of the UK with strong winds and gusts of 60 …
2 January 2018

Gift ideas under £10 this Winter!

Treat yourself this Winter or browse the range of gifting options available from the Real …
2 November 2017

‘Plot shop’ opens as UK...

Bicester is now home to the UK's first 'plot shop', selling plots of land to …
18 September 2017

Interview with our kitchen speciali...

The kitchen is one of the most well-used rooms in the home and, as such, …
24 August 2017

The 2017 Joinery Collection out now...

Visit your nearest branch to pick up a copy, or download the online version below. …
6 July 2017

MKM and Freefoam have the edge on R...

When building a new house, renovating a property or giving your home a revamp, soffits …
27 June 2017

Double your VELUX Rewards on 2070 r...

Throughout June and July, you can earn £20 worth of rewards when you purchase any …
27 June 2017

WATCH: External Extreme Doors ̵...

An exciting development in exterior door design from JB Kind, the External Extreme door range …
30 May 2017

Watch: Stonemarket unveil new pavin...

As we move into landscaping season, you might be starting to think about how you …
10 March 2017

The 2017 Landscaping Collection has...

Landscaping season is here, and at MKM we've got everything you need to transform your …
9 March 2017

Be the first to see our 2017 Joiner...

Be the first to see our new joinery brochure! Sign up now to receive a …
6 March 2017

Claim rewards on new VELUX roof win...

Get £35 of rewards with every new VELUX white polyurethane roof window purchased between 1st …
24 February 2017

Have You Got Your Snow Essentials?

Ready to take beautiful scenic photographs of the snowy landscape? Don’t let looks deceive you …
12 January 2017

DIY tips shared by real tradesmen

We recently asked you to share your best DIY tips in our "Tricks of the …
17 November 2016

Don’t get caught in the dark with...

As the clocks go back and evenings get darker, extend your working hours by stocking …
25 October 2016

MKM is ‘tremendous’ for...

MKM Scarborough has recently worked with local customers, Eve and David Jervis, to help create a …
10 October 2016

Silverstone winner rivals The Stig!...

MKM launched My Kind of Deals in Spring 2016, our NEW quarterly newspaper packed full …
26 September 2016

Guest Blog from Polypipe: Grey Matt...

PolyPlumb is our original; tried and tested, grey plumbing system. Robust and reliable, PolyPlumb has …
15 June 2016

Guest blog from Polypipe: Plumb to ...

We sat down with Polypipe Plastic Plumbing Product Manager Adam Pearson to find out more …
15 June 2016

MKM attend product launch and train...

[caption id="attachment_3519" align="alignright" width="291"] Omega ambassador George Clarke with MKM's Special Project Director Linda Clarke …
7 June 2016

No In-Between: Insulating a Pitched...

As we all learnt when a bobble hat was forced on our head on the …
2 June 2016

Guide to timber windows

Adding character to your home: JELD-WEN’s complete guide to timber windows Found this blog useful? …
23 May 2016

Patio doors, custom built for a per...

Designed to maximise daylight and provide unhindered views with easy access to outside spaces, patio …
18 May 2016

Quick-Step keeps its finger on the ...

Quick-Step’s new Pulse collection is the floor of the future. The luxury vinyl collection, with …
17 May 2016

FREE Steel Frame on Garage Doors

Buy any steel Up & Over garage door from MKM and receive a FREE Steel Frame …
16 May 2016

Get £50 back!

We have partnered up with JELD-WEN and Crystal to give you the best deal when you …
16 May 2016

WIN a Silverstone Challenge –...

Ever wanted to feel the speed of a Ferrari F430, experience the heritage of the Aston Martin V8 …
16 May 2016

Builders’ Metalwork Explained...

With various products and applications it can be confusing to know which products work with …
9 May 2016

Which Expamet products could you us...

Plasterers’ accessories? Expanded metal mesh and lath? Builders’ metalwork? Expamet offers them all, backed by …
4 May 2016

Premier Insulation Solutions

Over the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed some changes in the insulation …
26 April 2016

Nature’s nibbles: the EASIEST fru...

National Gardening Week is upon us, bringing with it bloomin’ loads of great gardening advice …
13 April 2016

Add a little flavour to your Kitche...

As Jeremy Pang's Salmon Bites in XO Onion Sauce was so tasty we decided to …
30 March 2016

VELUX white-painted roof windows th...

The new white-painted roof window range from Velux will be available nationwide from April and …
30 March 2016

Calling all Plumbers at MKM Southpo...

8th-10th March saw our Southport branch throw a 3 day Plumbing & Heating Spectacular! With …
22 March 2016

Top chef Jeremy Pang showcases Symp...

Following the fabulous feature of our Symphony kitchen in Jeremy Pang's Salmon bites recipe video, …
21 March 2016

Earning rewards with our trade land...

One of our latest incentives for landscapers is to join our SLN - the Stonemarket …
11 March 2016

5 brilliant, easy ways to makeover ...

With National Gardening Week (11th - 17th April) soon upon us, we at MKM believe …
7 March 2016

Calling all landscaping installers!...

Are you getting ready for the busy season ahead? The Stonemarket Landscaper Network is a UK …
26 February 2016

What is Vitrified Paving?

Why choose Vitrified Paving? The Vitrified Paving range by Stonemarket is a range of high performance …
16 February 2016

Composite Decking by Trex

Trex decking, available at Arbordeck, is ideal for the sustainability-conscious and those searching for a …
15 February 2016

Choosing a sandstone patio

As you browse the web and visit DIY stores you’re bound to find a host …
12 February 2016

NEXTpave NEW from Stonemarket

NEXTpave includes 2016’s next generation in Millstone and Yorkstone paving. The new patented base design …
1 February 2016

Fairstone by Stonemarket

At MKM we pride ourselves on being a responsible company that maintains a strong code …
1 February 2016

Create the look – The Austin ...

Our Kitchen showrooms are made to be inspirational and at MKM we are often asked …
4 January 2016

Create the look – The New Yor...

The popular New York kitchen is the perfect take on a contemporary kitchen -available in 16 on-trend …
4 January 2016

Earn up to £200 in Love2Shop vouch...

2016 has arrived with a bang and to celebrate the New Year we are offering …
4 January 2016

Real deals for you

To help chisel your way through the festive season why not invest in an 8 …
4 December 2015

Scotland’s Building Regulatio...

The 1st October 2015 saw a change in Section 6 of the building standards in …
20 November 2015

Easy Access to Loft

Fakro have added a new loft ladder to their range. The wooden, folding ladder is …
2 November 2015

Home heating – automation and...

As smartphone use begins to overtake the desktop it's a given that the App culture will …
29 October 2015

Helpful Hints On Measuring Your Kit...

To ensure that you get the best of our free in-store planning service, here's a …
21 October 2015

What’s Needed To Make A Kitch...

MKM offer a complete bespoke design service for your kitchen and we are available to …
21 October 2015

Landlords Legislation Update

From October 2015 it is mandatory for all privately rented accommodation to have working Smoke …
16 October 2015

Hanson Building Products changes na...

  Our key supplier Hanson Building Products has announced the official name change to Forterra, …
16 October 2015