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Renovation
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Welcome more natural light into your home with VELUX®
Let the VELUX design advisory service help you work out how to bring more light into your rooms
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'Most chimneys need to go!' - Architect Charlie Luxton on removing a chimney breast
Our Ideal Home architectural expert Charlie Luxton reveals why you should remove the chimney breast in your home
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Charlie Luxton reveals what you need to know about renovating terraced houses
Our favourite renovation expert explains what you need to know about renovating terraced houses
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Do I need planning permission for a shed? What you need to know about adding one
The experts reveal when you will and won't need permission to add a shed to your garden
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Architect Charlie Luxton on how to transform your home with a clever mezzanine
Ideal Home's architectural design expert Charlie Luxton shares how best to use this clever design tool
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Charlie Luxton on renovating a 1930s house
Ideal Home's resident renovation expert explains what you need to know
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This small bathroom renovation went from derelict to delightful
Joanne Tudda and Michael Graveston optimised space to create a show-stopping Art Deco bathroom
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'I just needed to have a black house' - This former pebble-dash house has been completely transformed
See how upgrading the look of your home can totally transform it – and it's easier than you think
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What are gutter guards - and do they really work?
They're sold as a problem solver, so we've spoken to the experts to see if they're all they're cracked up to be
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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?
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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
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Reworking this kitchen layout has made the room spacious and sociable
Ditching wall units and a bulky peninsula was a recipe for success with this stunning kitchen makeover
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Granny flat ideas - stylish solutions to make space for multi-generation living
Plan a stylish, yet functional granny flat or granny annexe using these clever design ideas for older living
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The tub takes centre stage in this glamorous bathroom makeover
This stunning bathroom transformation has taken the space from bland and boring to dark and opulent
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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
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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
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Granny flat planning permission - do you need it?
Do you need planning permission for a granny annexe? Find out what you need to know about the rules and whether you should seek permission for a granny flat
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What is a granny flat? A complete guide to annexes for multi-generational living
If you're a multi-generational household a granny flat could be the perfect solution for giving everyone there own space
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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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Can you have underfloor heating with carpet? We explain all you need to know
Discover whether this soft and comforting flooring solution works with underfloor heating
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Can you have underfloor heating with wood floors? We explain all...
Find out whether this characterful natural wooden flooring solution works with underfloor heating
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How to retrofit underfloor heating – a complete guide
We explain everything you need to know about installing UFH in an existing home
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See how bespoke cladding on this smart extension provides the perfect finishing touch
This open plan extension covered in bespoke cladding is the perfect example of form and beauty combined
