Extensions
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Extensions
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3 signs a garden room will provide the ideal extra space you needPlus the one factor that means it may not be suitable
By Amy Reeves
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I lost £13k to a scam builder – this is what I wish I'd done differentlyPlus, how I got my money back
By Stephanie Durrant
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Does there really have to be a door between your house and conservatory?Or is there a way of opening them up to each other? I asked the experts for the best solution (that doesn’t break the law)
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I wish I had a bigger hallway — is a porch the answer?I asked the pros for the 3 best ways to achieve more space in this part of my home
By Sarah Handley
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Is it ever a good idea to use a conservatory as an extra bedroom?Experts told me it’s definitely a feasible option, but only if you follow these 7 crucial pointers
By Natasha Brinsmead
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What's the best way to a bigger kitchen – an extension or a remodel?It might seem obvious but I asked the experts, and their opinions might surprise you
By Natasha Brinsmead
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8 ways to design a kitchen extension that is fresh and modernBut that won't look dated a few years down the line
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Is it worth replacing a bad extension with something better?As someone who inherited a bad extension, I asked the pros whether it's ever worth improving one or if it's better to just start over
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Can I move a drain as part of an extension project?Experts reveal when you will and won't need permission and how you get it
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I spent five years renovating my home, but now I'm going to extend again — this is how I'm planning to turn our three bed semi into a five-bed home for lifeRather than move house, my husband and I have decided to extend again
By Natasha Brinsmead
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We’ve been house-hunting for 4 years with no luckSo this is what we’re going to do to make our current home work better for our family
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Kitchen extensions made easyFrom start to finish, this is how to turn a small, cramped kitchen into the hub of your home
By Sarah Handley
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These 7 design tricks will make a small kitchen extension feel biggerBut experts warn there are some you should definitely avoid
By Sarah Handley
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4 things I wish had been done differently in my kitchen extensionThis is how I've managed to make them work
By Sarah Handley
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This is how much a garden room costsPlus the one thing experts say you should never scrimp on to reduce the cost
By Sarah Handley
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I’m a renovation expert – these are the 6 bungalow extension mistakes I’d never makeI'd side-step these design errors when adding extra space to a single-storey home
By Sarah Handley
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What’s the cheapest way to build a granny flat?I asked the experts for the best route for tight budgets
By Sarah Warwick
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What's the difference between an annexe and extension?This is how the two options for additional space compare
By Sarah Warwick
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This is the weekly extension planner I'd follow if I was adding space to my homeWhat to expect week-by-week and the factors that can knock your build off schedule
By Sarah Handley
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Debating between uPVC and timber for your porch?I asked the experts what the real difference is, and if one is actually better than the other
By Amy Reeves
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How much does a porch cost?Experts reveal a price break down to help you plan your budget
By Sarah Handley
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How to add a porchFrom design options to costs and whether you can DIY, this is what you need to know
By Amy Reeves
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Does a conservatory need foundations?Experts say they do and this is how much they could cost
By Rebecca Foster
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I wasted £3,000 trying to make my old conservatory usableThis is what I wish I'd done instead
By Sarah Handley
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How to create a garden roomCreate a garden room that complements your home perfectly with this advice from the pros
By Sarah Handley
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How to heat a conservatory7 practical options to consider for year-round comfort
By Amy Reeves
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What’s the difference between a conservatory and a garden room?More than you might think, say the pros
By Amy Reeves


