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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Make it personal this year with new Next Christmas wreaths, barware and moreThe retailer is helping us put our stamp on Christmas 2019 with extensive personalised homeware
By Tamara Kelly
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Exterior paints and finishesLet 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 mediaInstagram 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 damageKeep your home safe this stormy February
By Rebecca Knight
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The £8 Primark Christmas wreath Instagram is obsessed withWe'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 restrictionsNew 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 homeAccording 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
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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
By Tamara Kelly
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Ideal Home's Complete Guide to Christmas: Festive Place MatsHeather Young shows you how to make bespoke Christmas place mats using temporary tattoos
By Ideal Home
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Modern Country Makes: How to make a log signWe show you a few simple steps on making a unique log sign to decorate your home.
By Ideal Home
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Best Christmas garlands to invite festive cheer into your homeWe’ve picked a selection of the best new designs to help give your home a festive spruce up this season.
By Tamara Kelly
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Roof insurance: everything you need to know about protecting your roofIf your roof is damaged, for example because of a storm, then you could face a significant repair bill. But do you need specialist roof insurance? We outline everything you need to know about getting the right insurance in place
By Cathy Hudson
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See why this happy home accessory is trending – with IKEA and B&M designs from just £5Shoppers are uniting over a love of colour
By Tamara Kelly
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Decorating with Christmas lights – ideas and arrangements to add festive sparkleCreative ways to use Christmas lights to transform any festive interior
By Tamara Kelly
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How to replace front door glassFollow this step-by-step guide to upgrading and replacing front door glass
By Rhoda Parry
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How much is secondary glazing and is it worth it?How much does secondary glazing cost? We look at the prices for the various options, plus installation and maintenance
By Rebecca Foster
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The best outdoor Christmas lights – to give your garden a festive sparkleThe power of these outdoor Christmas lights will bring the festivities outside, and spread cheer to the front of your home
By Annie Collyer
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Aldi is selling a massive Christmas wreath and it's pre-lit with 1,000 lightsWe predict a sell-out!
By Millie Hurst
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Driveway ideas – 14 winning entrances with stunning paving, lighting and edging designsIf you're on the hunt for driveway ideas, we'll steer you in the right direction, whether you have a small path or a large front garden to work with.
By Jenny McFarlane
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Replacement windows – how to choose them and how much they costImprove your home's look, value and energy efficiency with our go-to guide to replacement windows. We've broken down all the costs and options for you.
By Amy Cutmore
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Exterior cladding – a guide to how to clad your home and the rules to followThe overcoat to your home, this important external layer is what gives the house its character
By Amy Cutmore
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See how rainbow bunting is giving these residents a reason to smileSomewhere over the rainbow, there's a heartwarming sense of solidarity
By Tamara Kelly
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Hobbycraft has seen a big spike in sales of THIS Easter decorationThe surprising home accessory that's becoming more and more popular.
By Lizzie Thomson
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Can you guess which blockbuster films have inspired these Christmas wreaths?Movie inspired front doors
By Rebecca Knight
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Tacky or fun? Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford's verdict on outdoor Christmas lightsThey were in two minds on the This Morning sofa
By Tamara Kelly


