https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/francesca-swan-saving-our-kitchen-marbleIdeal HomeenThe £1,000 phone call that saved our dream kitchen2026-07-31T08:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCushsXxzcebdw4FdbAwU4.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/can-i-ask-my-landlord-to-fit-air-conditioningIdeal HomeenDoes your landlord have to install air conditioning if you request it? 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