Exterior
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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
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How much does external wall insulation cost?
Find out what to budget for external wall insulation
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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
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How much does cavity wall insulation cost?
What to budget for when retrofitting cavity wall insulation
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A guide to external wall insulation - your questions answered
Increase your home’s energy efficiency and cut energy bills with EWI
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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
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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
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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
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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
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7 glorious gravel driveways for your country home
Transform the entrance to your home with a statement gravel driveway
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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
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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
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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
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How to insulate a garage door – step by step
Follow our guide to garage door insulation to create a warm, dry and energy efficient space
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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
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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
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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
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Four expert tips to help protect your home and garden from storm damage
Keep your home safe this stormy February
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Spruce up your doorstep for spring - 4 great buys
Give your home instant kerb appeal with a quick spruce up and 4 great buys
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See how savvy homeowner adapts garden fence for social distance gatherings – ingenious!
Cheers to adapting homes during these weird and wonderful times
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Ideal Home's Complete Guide to Christmas: Festive Place Mats
Heather Young shows you how to make bespoke Christmas place mats using temporary tattoos
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Modern Country Makes: How to make a log sign
We show you a few simple steps on making a unique log sign to decorate your home.
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Best Christmas garlands to invite festive cheer into your home
We’ve picked a selection of the best new designs to help give your home a festive spruce up this season.
