Renovation
Everything you need to know about renovating your home. Whether you’re transforming your extension or designing one from scratch, starting a new project can be overwhelming. We have budget guides and essential checklists for all your renovation and design work
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Renovation
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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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What is the ideal porch size – and can you ever go too big?I asked the experts how you ensure an addition to the front of your home is in proportion for maximum kerb appeal
By Natasha Brinsmead
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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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Why I had to pay three times as much as I wanted to replace the windows in my homeBut it turns out it was the right decision
By Amy Reeves
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Renovating in 2026? Why an E.ON Next heat pump should be on your checklistSponsored by E.ON Next
Get your heating right from day one
By Ideal Home
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Is it time to ditch the boiler? How E.ON Next's heat pumps could lower your energy costsSponsored by E.ON Next
Modernise your heating system by switching to an energy-efficient heat pump
By Ideal Home
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Reduce your household emissions: how a heat pump from E.ON Next could helpSponsored by E.ON Next
A heat pump could be the ideal solution for those wanting to cut their carbon footprint
By Ideal Home
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What are heat pumps and are they worth installing?Sponsored by E.ON Next
Upgrade your gas boiler to an energy efficient alternative
By Ideal Home
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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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Have the rules around log burners changed?I’m a heating expert, and this is what you should know about potential legislative updates
By Sarah Handley
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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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A pivot door could be a stylish addition to your home and elevate its kerb appealThis is what you should know if you are considering one
By Amy Reeves
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Will double glazing old windows strip them of their character and charm?I asked the pros whether there was a way to do it sympathetically instead
By Natasha Brinsmead
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If you spot any of these warning signs during heavy rain, then water could be getting into your home, and you’ll need to act fastKeep your eyes peeled for signs of water ingress
By Sarah Handley
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What is solar control glass? This is what the experts sayCould it be key to preventing your home overheating in summer?
By Amy Reeves
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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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A heat pump won’t work at my house, but these are the alternatives I’m consideringThere's a promising sustainable option that I'm very interested in
By Amy Reeves
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Are woodburning stoves going to be banned in the UK?This is what the experts told me about the rumours
By Sarah Handley
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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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4 clever design ideas to help chase away the winter blues in your homeSponsored by Velux
These improvements could be key to combatting your home’s winter woes
By Ideal Home
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Don't let drains put a stop to your extension plansTake note of the 6 things experts want you to know in order to ensure a smooth-running project
By Natasha Brinsmead
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8 ways to get driveway drainage spot onBad driveway drainage can totally ruin the look of a house - here's how to get it right without compromising on kerb appeal
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I thought replacing my boiler would be time-consuming and complicated - but with BOXT, it only took about 20 minutes of my timeRead my review of the BOXT boiler installation service
By Lauren Bradbury
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What you can and can't burn in a multi-fuel stove – the 5 things you should always avoidKeep cosy and warm with the correct fuel choices
By Holly Reaney
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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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Ultimate guide to underfloor heatingPros reveal what you need to know about turning your floor into a heat emitter
By Sarah Handley
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This is how to determine what size log burner you needPros explain how to get the heat output right, and reveal what can happen if you get it wrong
By Sarah Handley


