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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Real home: the renovation of this 100-year-old home was a labour of love
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Before and after: this renter completely transformed her home on a £10k budget
A lick of paint and some new furniture has made this Lake District home unrecognisable
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Real home: an old school is given a colourful renovation
Being bold with colour and pattern has given Nicola and Jonathan Ash’s former school house the personality injection it needed
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Before and after: this interiors blogger has added stacks of character to her new build
Plus cost-cutting tips from this £30k reno
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Insulating a wall – best methods and materials for external and internal walls
Insulating a wall, including external and internal walls, can help ensure your home is energy efficient. Choose the best method and materials for solid or cavity walls.
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How to cool down a room: 13 quick ways to lower the temperature without AC
Learn how to cool down a room fast as temperatures soar to stay comfortable. Knowing when to open windows and how to ventilate your bedroom properly using fans and more will help keep rooms cool – without AC
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Real home: a transformation of a Georgian farmhouse
Wendy and Dean Simpson had no intention of taking on a big renovation project until they found their dream home
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How to add value to your home – in 20 ways
If you're thinking about how to add value to your home, and perhaps add more space too, then we have solutions, advice and ideas for both. They're all cheaper than moving – so, check out our guide...
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How to render walls: a beginner's guide to rendering
Find out how to render walls (or how much it costs to get someone else to) in our easy guide by DIY and renovation expert Michael Holmes
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Cladding and render: the ultimate guide to exterior finishes for your home
Transforming your home's exterior? New cladding and render or paint in the latest finishes will modernise it and add a practical weatherproofing guard
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Living on site while renovating: 22 top tips
Decided to stay put while work to your house is carried out? You’ll need to know all about the ups and downs of living on site while renovating
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How much does it cost to refinish hardwood floors?
Knowing how much it costs to refinish hardwood floors is essential to help you budget for this project. DIYing it is naturally, the more cost-effective option and will set you back somewhere between $600 and $1,000 according to experts
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Dream home transformations: before and after
If you’ve decided to stay put and invest in your current home, take inspiration from these amazing exterior remodels
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Real home: quirky East London period home packed with clever design ideas and vintage finds
Head this way for unconventional renovation inspiration
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24 blue bedroom ideas to inspire a restful refresh
These blue bedroom ideas are sure to create a calming space from dark and dramatic navy blues to soothing teals
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Loft insulation – a guide to lagging a roof or attic room
Good loft insulation is a must to reduce heat loss and reduce energy bills. This is what you need to know about cold and warm roofs.
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How to insulate a sunroom – enjoy yours in all seasons
Find out how to insulate a sunroom to get more use out of your space and to save on energy, too.
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6 ways to smooth walls without plastering
Try these ways to smooth walls without plastering – the best ways to prep your walls without needed a skim coat
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Before & after: This kitchen is the cream of the crop after a budget makeover
We think the cream colour and touches of gold are a classy combo in this $100/£100 kitchen makeover
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How to sand and refinish hardwood floors: A 10-step guide for pro results
You don't need to call in the pros to refinish hardwood floors. It's possible to restore yours with rentable tools, like a sander, and our expert advice
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Real home: this DIY-savvy family makes the case for open-plan living
And with a huge renovation done for just over £70k, they've got some cost-cutting tips to share, too
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Real Costs: An old wet bar becomes a Farmhouse style coffee nook for $250
DIYer Dori Turner transformed a dated wet bar into a dreamy coffee nook for less than $250. This is how.
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Renovate or knock down and rebuild: which is more cost-effective?
When does a demolition and rebuild project make more sense than a renovation? Industry experts share their knowledge to help you decide which option is best for you to create your dream home
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No-demo living room reno – how this dated space became farmhouse gorgeous
One homeowner created a stylish farmhouse living room – without any demolition whatsoever – this is how she pulled off the transformation, on a budget.
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A guide to planning a loft conversion in 2022
Get a bigger home without moving by planning a loft conversion to perfection
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We're loving this Joanna Gaines-approved wallpaper trend (plus how she used it in Fixer Upper)
We tracked down the exact paper she used if you're feeling inspired
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How to build a wine room or wine cellar
Adding a wine room or wine cellar to your home is the ultimate mark of luxury. Find out everything you need to know here
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Home insulation: where, how and why you should insulate a house
The right home insulation will make your home warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and reduce energy bills.
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How to clean stone floors – spruce natural stone tiles, plus, why vinegar is a no go
DIY expert Helaine Clare's shares her knowledge on how to clean stone floors step-by-step. Plus, why you shouldn't use vinegar
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Before and after: this interior stylist's period family home oozes cool character
And it's full of apartment renovation inspiration
