Exteriors
Our exterior renovations cover everything from doors and windows to render and cladding. And we explain how to maintain elements such as your roof and guttering
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Exterior
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How to choose the best front door to make the most of your period home
Well-considered period front door ideas will help you to create a valuable first impression and can transform the appearance of your property
By Holly Reaney
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The best colour to paint your front door to boost the value of your home revealed
Would you paint your door this colour to attract potential buyers?
By Amy Hunt
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Why sliding doors continue to soar in popularity
Choosing between bifold or sliding doors in your renovation? There is a reason one of them continues to be a favourite in UK homes
By Sponsored
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Replacing a roof - everything you need to know
Replacing a roof might sound intimidating, but our easy-to-understand expert guide will help you get it right
By Caramel Quin
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Glass wall design ideas - all you need to know about glass partition walls
Bring light into your home by swapping solid walls for stylish designs that incorporate glass
By Caramel Quin
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External wall insulation problems – what can go wrong?
The potential issues with installing external wall insulation and how to avoid them
By Rhoda Parry
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How much does external wall insulation cost?
Find out what to budget for external wall insulation
By Rhoda Parry
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Cavity wall insulation problems – what can go wrong
Discover the most common complications of cavity wall insulation and how to solve them
By Rhoda Parry
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How much does cavity wall insulation cost?
What to budget for when retrofitting cavity wall insulation
By Rhoda Parry
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Choosing between bifold or sliding doors for your extension? There is now a third-option
Slide and turn doors are the best of both worlds with unobstructed views and flexibility
By Sponsored
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Should I build a green roof? Architectural designer Charlie Luxton is a fan
Ideal Home's resident architectural designer Charlie Luxton shares his design know-how
By Charlie Luxton
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How to paint an exterior wall - a step-by-step to spruce-up your outdoor space
Smarten up outdoor walls with a fresh coat of paint
By Lisa Fazzani
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Get your home ready for Easter with this pretty doorscaping trend
Pretty pastels and lashings of flowers are guaranteed to give your neighbours a seasonal treat
By Laurie Davidson
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Will you be adding some swag to your front door this Christmas with this new festive trend?
Introducing the Christmas door swag
By Rebecca Knight
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7 glorious gravel driveways for your country home
Transform the entrance to your home with a statement gravel driveway
By Ginevra Benedetti
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5 country rooms with beautiful bi-folding doors
These inspirational rooms open up whole walls to the great outdoors for a seamless transition between outside and in
By Tara King
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The first thing you must do after Storm Eunice to protect your home from further damage
A property and construction expert reveals the first thing you should check in the wake of a storm
By Rebecca Knight
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Make a celebrity entrance – Holly Willoughby leads the way with her Christmas door decorations
Forget celebrity Christmas trees, this year is all about their front doors
By Tamara Kelly
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Make it personal this year with new Next Christmas wreaths, barware and more
The retailer is helping us put our stamp on Christmas 2019 with extensive personalised homeware
By Tamara Kelly
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Exterior paints and finishes
Let a coat of fresh colour bring outside spaces to life and protect your house, shed and fencing from the elements
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The unusual door trend that’s sweeping social media
Instagram is filled with colourful doors but this new trend is focusing on a particular part
By Lizzie Thomson
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Four expert tips to help protect your home and garden from storm damage
Keep your home safe this stormy February
By Rebecca Knight
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The £8 Primark Christmas wreath Instagram is obsessed with
We'll take one of each
By Millie Hurst
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Have you spotted the animal print doormat shoppers are going wild for?
The new animal print design is causing quite the stir on social media
By Tamara Kelly
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What is secondary glazing and does it work?
Everything you need to know about secondary glazing, plus the pros and cons
By Rebecca Foster
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Paved driveways could soon be banned in the UK due to new restrictions
New driveway rules could pave the way to greener alternatives preventing river pollution
By Millie Hurst
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Selling up? Dulux reveals the paint job that could add 25 per cent to the value of your home
According to new research from Dulux Weathershield, a fresh lick of paint could increase a home’s perceived value by nearly a quarter
By Amy Cutmore