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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This is how much a garden room costs
Plus the one thing experts say you should never scrimp on to reduce the cost
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
By Sarah Handley
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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
By Sarah Handley
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This one basement conversion mistake could leave your space completely uninhabitable
Avoid it at all costs
By Sarah Handley
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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
By Sarah Handley
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I overspent when renovating because of these 5 decisions
This is what I wish I had done differently
By Sarah Handley
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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
By Sarah Handley
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Pros and cons of knocking down internal walls revealed
Is it a good idea?
By Sarah Handley
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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
By Sarah Handley
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3 summer boiler mistakes that are making your home too hot and how to fix them according to heating experts
These simple mistake could be the reason your house feels stuffy
By Kezia Reynolds
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Found a crack in your wall wider than a 10 pence piece? It could be something serious, say the experts
We explain how to identify those that point to something serious
By Natasha Brinsmead
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This is how much you should expect to pay to knock down an interior wall
Plus, I asked the pros if it will add value to your home
By Natasha Brinsmead
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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!
By Sarah Handley
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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
By Sarah Handley
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I’ve knocked down 8+ walls — doing it myself taught me these 5 lessons
Sometimes things don't always go to plan
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Swapping your tarmac driveway for this smart paving solution can reduce your risk of flooding
This unusual grass paving for driveways can not only prevent flooding but also offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional tarmac
By Holly Reaney
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I’m a serial renovator and this is how I’d remove an internal wall safely and when I’d advise you call in the pros
Removing an internal wall is not a job to feel daunted by – this guide features everything you need to get the task done risk-free
By Natasha Brinsmead
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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
By Sarah Handley
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Do you know what type of roof you have?
Here’s how to identify yours
By Rebecca Foster
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7 driveway mistakes that experts say could totally ruin the kerb appeal of your home
Here's what you should do instead
By Natasha Brinsmead
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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
By Sarah Handley
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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
By Sarah Handley
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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
By Sarah Handley
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How to replace the roof on a terraced house
Experts explain how to navigate the potential issues
By Natasha Brinsmead
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What are the disadvantages of resin driveways?
There's a lot to love about resin driveways – but what are the downsides of this modern material you need to know about? I asked the experts
By Natasha Brinsmead
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This is how the different type of roof tiles compare on appearance, price and maintenance, plus how to tell what type you have
We share what you need to know about different types of roof tiles so you can find the solution that’s best for your home
By Rebecca Foster
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I found out how much it costs to resurface a driveway
All homeowners should be aware of these 4 things that will impact the price
By Sarah Warwick


