Latest articles by Sarah Handley
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I swear by these 4 genius ways to add space without extending
Add space without sacrificing your garden
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My friend is an expert renovator, and she says this £6 product has been an 'utter gamechanger' during her renovation project
I love a tip from someone who has been there and done it
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This one basement conversion mistake could leave your space completely uninhabitable
Avoid it at all costs
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5 alternatives to bifold doors that will still maximise natural light and offer brilliant garden views
Bifolds aren't for everyone
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I overspent when renovating because of these 5 decisions
This is what I wish I had done differently
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Renovation experts all agree that most wall removal mistakes stem from this initial blunder
Here's how you can avoid it
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Pros and cons of knocking down internal walls revealed
Is it a good idea?
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How to tell if a wall is a partition wall before you remove it
Correctly identifying a partition wall is key if you want to embrace an open-plan layout
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This is the one regret I have about installing air conditioning at home
Hindsight is a wonderful thing
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Forgetting to do this one thing before removing a wall could have dire consequences, say experts
It can be tempting to skip it, but don't!
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Building pros explain what a load-bearing wall actually is and why you should ‘never assume’ you can tell one just by looking at it
This is how to find out if a wall is load-bearing
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There’s a lot I love about my gravel driveway, but these niggles are making me rethink my driveway design
I think I know what I would do instead
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How much does a green roof cost and will it add value?
I asked the pros and this what they told me
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Thinking about a green roof? I asked the pros for their ultimate beginner tips
Give your home's eco credentials a boost
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I’m a renovation expert – these are the 6 bungalow extension mistakes I’d never make
I'd side-step these design errors when adding extra space to a single-storey home
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I’ve tried both portable and fitted air conditioning at home in a heatwave, and I have a clear favourite
Let's weigh up the pros and cons
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Is it worth fitting air conditioning in the UK?
This is what I think as someone who has tried both fitted and portable air con (and experts agree)
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Is there a best time of the year to get your driveway done?
This drive expert reveals the ideal weather ‘sweet spot’ for the best results
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This is how I’d renovate on a budget as Ideal Home’s Renovation Editor
These are the 10 steps I'd follow
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How to renovate a kitchen on a budget – 16 smart tactics that will save you money
Make your kitchen renovation fund stretch further with these top tips
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All it took was 20 mins of my time, and I managed to sort air con at home with BOXT
It’s a gamechanger for busy people
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15 garage conversion ideas
Turn this chronically underused area into valuable living space
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How much does it cost to install air conditioning? Pros share what you can expect to pay and how you can keep costs low
Pros share what you can expect to pay and how you can keep costs low
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I waited 10 years to make this one change at home — here are 4 reasons I wish I'd done it sooner
If you're tempted to do the same, don't wait
