Project planning
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Phil Spencer explains how to add £5000 to your home's value without spending a penny
Or changing your home!
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Don't Move, Improve! Step inside 2016's most innovative house transformations
Be inspired by these contemporary extensions and conversions that show you don't have to move to get more space
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You'll find it harder to get planning permission if you live HERE
It's a postcode lottery...
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Thinking of buying a new build? These 12 mistakes could cost you £5,000
What you can do to avoid them
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6 things you need to know before making structural changes to your home
Extending up? Digging down? Pushing out? Before you get the dust sheets out (or even think about colours) and make structural changes, make sure you cover off all the practical essentials
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Prefabricated homes – what are the advantages and where do I start?
Ideal Home's resident architectural designer Charlie Luxton shares his design know-how
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New planning rules allow families to add two storeys to your home without full planning permission
The new planning laws will come into effect in September
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It’s six weeks to Christmas! Here’s your week by week plan for the big day
Here's your week by week plan to ensure your Christmas countdown runs smoothly
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7 things to consider before having building work done
Make sure you're prepared for every eventuality
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This 1950s bungalow has been given a totally new look with a timber clad extension
You won't believe this bungalow exterior makeover - and no planning permission was needed
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The first thing you should always do when planning a room - according to an interiors expert
It's all about the 'feel factor'
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How to renovate on a budget – 21 ideas to transform your home
Here's how you can make stylish updates to your home on a budget
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Permitted development – 15 home additions you can build without planning permission
You'll be surprised what you're permitted to do, to improve your property...
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Phil Spencer reveals the ‘key’ thing you must get right when converting a loft to add value to your home
Get it wrong and you could be forking out for a very expensive mistake
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Plan home improvement heaven, without the installation hell
As spring fast approaches, it's the perfect time to tackle home improvements to make the most of the longer, warmer days ahead
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7 decorating mistakes you should never make
7 decorating mistakes you should never make
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Planning home renovations? You'll need to start THIS far in advance, according to the FMB
It's time to get those diaries out, and those calendars synched!
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Pinterest reveals THIS is the perfect time to redecorate your home
Insightful study shows over half of us want to redecorate after the summer fades
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What mod cons are you planning to add to your home in the New Year?
Here are the top 10 most desirable home mod cons in 2018
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8 things you need to do before starting any big project
Whether you’re looking to build an extension or remodel your home, undertaking a large project is a big financial and emotional investment. Here are 8 things to bear in mind before you get stuck in...
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Don't Move, Improve! See the amazing extensions on the 2016 New London Architect shortlist
Take a look at the amazing extensions, conversions and home improvements that made the 2016 New London Architect shortlist
