Renovations
If you're renovating a house this year, our expert advice is exactly what you need. Our team has decades of real-life experience – between us, we've renovated countless flats, terraces, semis and detached houses, and there are extenders and even self-builders among us, too.
Make a start with our expert guide to house renovation, ensure you've pitched your budget at the right level with our article on house renovation costs, and don't miss our guide to renovating a Victorian home. And that's just scratching the surface...
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Bathroom renovations: 20 tips to help you remodel your space
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House renovation costs: how much does it cost to renovate a house?
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Winter home improvements: 11 jobs to prepare your house for the cold months
Prevent potentially costly damage to your property this winter with these simple home maintenance tasks for your house and garden
By Lucy Searle •
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Real home: original features are the stars in transformed Victorian home
Eager to celebrate the period details of their Victorian terrace, Karla and Andy created a modern family home with plenty of character
By Ellen Finch •
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Green Homes Grant: everything you need to know
If you're thinking of applying for the Green Homes Grant, find out whether your project is eligible, deadlines, and caveats you need to know about
By Anna Cottrell •
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Home office design: how to create the perfect space to work from home
Need to work from home? These home office design tips will ensure it is easy and productive
By Lindsey Davis •
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Real home: this renovated Edwardian home is full of colour and personality
channel Shoe designer Jacqueline has filled her home with vintage furniture, colourful art and a plethora of plants. Take a tour...
By Ciara Elliott •
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How to build a home cinema room
Find out how to build a personal home cinema, one of the most sought-after additions to a luxury home
By Lucy Searle •
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Find a builder – who will do the job well and on time
Find a builder using experienced renovator Michael Holmes' advice. Use these tips to hire a building contractor who will deliver your home project on time and on budget
By Michael Holmes •
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Real home: a striking green Shaker kitchen that was worth the wait
Rhiannon Southwell’s beautiful green kitchen was the final part of the project to update her family’s Victorian home
By Dominique Corlett •
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Real home: this Victorian home's dark decor oozes drama
A brooding palette with flashes of Art Deco adds unique character to the period home of Cat and Dain Maginnis
By Sara Bird •
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Real home: explore this William Morris-inspired canalside home
When narrowboat owners Jane and Julian Souter had the chance to own a house right on the canal they didn’t take much convincing to make it their new home, even though there was a lot of work to be done first
By Karen Darlow •
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Loft conversion costs 2020 and how to successfully plan your project
This is everything you need to know about loft conversion costs this year. We talk you through planning and budgeting for your home improvement project in 2020
By Lucy Searle •
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How to clean a fireplace
A real fire is a treat but causes wear and tear, so you need to know how to clean a fireplace if yours is to stay looking good
By Helaine Clare •
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How to clean a chimney
Find out how to clean a chimney to keep them working safely and efficiently
By Roger Hunt •
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Real home: a Grade II listed cottage renovation
Taking a bit of a risk, Judy and Stuart Meeke bought a listed cottage without knowing if they would be able to alter it to make it lighter and brighter. The results speak for themselves
By Janet McMeekin •
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Real homes: take a tour around this characterful Cotswold home
Revisiting design ideas first imagined more than two decades ago, Joolz and Jonathan Abbs-Woodd have transformed their Oxfordshire family home
By Ann Broad •
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Real homes: this former HMO is now a colourful and eclectic home
Transforming a run-down property of bedsits into a vibrant family home was all in a day’s work for Matt and Emma Rawlinson
By Dominique Corlett •
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Real home: be inspired by this beautiful Grade II-listed Welsh longhouse
Christine and Neville Brown’s cottage in Wales has a long and fascinating history that has shaped the character of their unusual period home
By Heather Dixon •
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Beach-front cabin in New Zealand – a droolworthy dream home
Property envy is real. Especially, when it's a freshly designed beach-front cabin in New Zealand...We investigate
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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Home insulation: how to improve energy efficiency in your home
Home insulation will help prevent heat loss – and high bills – as well as making your house more sustainable
By Sarah Warwick •
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Project managing an extension or renovation yourself – what's involved
If you're project managing an extension or renovation yourself – we can help. There's more responsibility involved, but with our expert advice, you'll come out on top and save money in the process
By Lucy Searle •
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How to clean a wood burning stove
DIY expert Helaine Clare provides step-by-step instructions for how to clean a wood burning stove
By Helaine Clare •
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11 ways to add value to a Victorian terrace
There are lots of ways to add value to a Victorian terrace, from putting in additional bathrooms to creating open plan living. Use our tips to invest wisely
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to cool down a room: 15 ways to stay cool indoors during a heatwave
Here are tons of ideas for how to cool down a room fast. If your home tends to overheat during summer, these tips are for you...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Real home: this mid-century terrace was transformed with a bold touch
After years in military married quarters, Melanie Boyden couldn’t wait to inject pattern and colour into her first renovation project
By Ellen Finch •
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Real home: the townhouse makeover that's transformed this old family home
It’s the house she lived in as a teenager, but Danielle Lisle and husband Andy have put their own stamp on this Gateshead townhouse with the most stunning interiors
By Karen Wilson •
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Real home: explore an 18th-century converted coach house
Theresa and Joseph Mankelow have breathed new life into an 18th-century coach house, creating a colourful and classic country-style home and garden
By Janet McMeekin •
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Real home: this 18th-century farmhouse has been updated for modern family life
Idyllic childhood memories of days spent outdoors in the countryside brought Melissa Jolly back home to tackle a renovation project that would involve the whole family
By Karen Darlow •
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How much does a new kitchen cost in 2020? Plus 16 ways to make it cheaper
When it's time for a fresh look, you'll need to know new kitchen costs to help you budget. This is what to expect, plus 16 clever ways to make the whole process even cheaper
By Laura Crombie •
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Cowboy builders: 13 telltale signs so you can avoid them
A cowboy builder is easy to spot – and that's even before they've begun. Here's how to avoid one so you don't end up out of pocket with a poor or even unfinished job
By Lucy Searle •
