Converting Your Garage
Converting a garage is a relatively inexpensive way to create more space for your family. Our guide gives you the basics you need to begin.
Common Renovation Mistakes Avoiding Them
We present the top five most common mistakes that inexperienced developers can make with a house renovation or restoration.
Bathroom Considerations When Renovating
Bathrooms are getting more than their fair share of attention at the moment, with en suites the norm and wet rooms getting more popular.
Woodwork And Tiling
For some people woodworking and tiling seem like black arts but with the right knowledge, a good set of tools and attention to detail most of us can achieve a good finish.
Basic Garden Design Tips
Are you creating a new garden, or renovating an existing outside space? Our basic garden design tips will get you on your way to a glorious garden.
Installing Electrics Outside the Home
Running electrics outside gives you lots of flexibility for using outbuildings and the garden but it’s a complex job that will probably need an electrician.
Heating And Cooling Systems
There are quite a few alternatives to gas and electric heating and the choice is getting larger as ecological issues and climate change come to the forefront of our lives.
Tips & Advice on Adding Conservatories
A conservatory can be a delightful addition to a home and it’s one of the simplest building projects you can do.
Adding A Porch
A porch can be a very worthwhile and useful addition to a house although there are some rules to follow to make sure it doesn’t turn out to be the street’s carbuncle.
Labour Costs
Labour costs are a big proportion of the cost of a renovation project but there are ways you can control those costs and make sure you pay a fair price for good quality work.
Draught Proofing Your Home
Draught proofing your home is an important weapon in the fight to save energy and money. Fortunately it’s not difficult to DIY.
Re-arranging Interior Walls
Modern living needs different living spaces to those that period houses offer, so it’s worth considering a rearrangement of internal walls to give you what you need.
Central Heating And Boilers
There’s a bewildering selection of boilers these days and almost as many different heating systems to select from. We guide you through the maze.
The Dream Phase-What You Want To Happen
Get this bit right and the rest will all follow – we show you how to get your ducks in a row and tackle the start of a renovation process step by step
Keeping On Top Of The Project When Renovating A House
As your renovation progress it’s vital to stay abreast of it and be ready to adapt if and when things go wrong.
Restoring Woods and Tiles
This article looks at how to restore woods and tiles to their former glory
Door And Windows
Doors and windows play a large part in defining the style and feel of your house, form the outside at least, and any renovation project should play close attention to them.
Remaining Sympathetic To The Building’s Era
Treating the original look and feel of a renovation project with care is likely to reap dividends in the current market, that’s what buyers want to see.
Terraces And Patios
Patios and terrace areas, including decking, the new fad of the century, are all excellent ways of making the garden space part of the home and therefore much more attractive and usable.
Building a Rooftop Garden
Building a rooftop garden is a fantastic way to gain a relaxing and peaceful space. Renovating has never looked so good.
Planning And Patience Whilst Renovating
Planning is boring, everyone knows that, but unless you want to throw money down a bottomless pit, it’s an essential factor for success.
Get Professional Renovation Help
Professionals are important to the success of any renovation project but how can you decide where you should use a specialist and where is it safe and sensible to do the work yourself?
Accessible Kitchen Equipment
Doing a property renovation is the ideal time to create a kitchen that everyone can access regardless of disability.
Improving Your Home Storage
If your growing family’s starting to feel the squeeze, take a few minutes to read our tips for improving home storage.