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Thinking of upgrading your home? Home improvements don’t have to be a trade-off between comfort and resale value. From energy-efficient windows to conservatory conversions, discover which upgrades work hard for you today and still appeal to future buyers.

Composite doors and engineered timber doors may look similar, but their construction is very different. Discover how the materials inside each door affect strength, stability, security and long-term performance, and see why the TimberLuxe doors from CR Smith offer a different approach to the traditional foam-filled composite door.

Anthracite grey, white, and rosewood are dominating front doors across Scotland this year, but bolder shades like French Navy and Racing Green are quickly gaining ground. Discover the top 10 trending door colours for 2026 and expert tips to find the perfect match for your home.

Following Scottish National Apprenticeship Week, CR Smith Chairman, Gerard Eadie CBE, shares his perspective on why apprenticeships remain vital to Scotland’s future workforce, and why skilled, hands-on trades may be one of the most secure long-term career choices a Scot can make.

Apprentices in Inverness and across the Highlands are training for skilled careers while balancing family life and local commitments, as Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026 gets underway.

We’re incredibly proud to announce that CR Smith is the inaugural sponsor of the STV Radio breakfast show: Ewen and Cat at Breakfast, which will be the flagship show on the brand-new STV Radio station, launching in early 2026.

As the headline sponsor of STV radio’s first ever visual-podcast, we’re delighted to continue the tradition of investing in sport across the nation.

Nine young apprentices from across Fife are preparing to take their next step in the world of work after successfully completing joinery training with CR Smith. All will now join the domestic and commercial joinery installation teams across Scotland.

CR Smith is proud to support the Dunfermline Press Christmas Toy Appeal for the fourth consecutive year, helping ensure children across West Fife wake up to a special gift on Christmas morning.

The iconic Braveheart Ride returned to Kilmarnock after nearly a decade, raising over £16,500 for young Scottish cyclists. Proudly supported by CR Smith, the event celebrated community, opportunity, and the enduring spirit of Scottish cycling.

CR Smith Manufacturing was the principal sponsor of the 2025 Fife Council Apprentice of the Year Awards. Celebrating the hard work and dedication of its current apprentices.