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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How to tile a fireplace hearth – perfect for woodburning stoves
Learn how to lay your own fireplace hearth tiles using our step-by-step guide and videos
By Laura Crombie •
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Bi-fold doors and sliding doors: how to choose the right option for your home
Both bi-fold doors and sliding doors let in light and link the inside of your home to the garden. We explain how to choose the right option for you
By Lucy Searle •
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Bi-fold doors and sliding doors: 16 gorgeous design ideas
Bi-fold doors and sliding doors will enhance your conservatory or kitchen extension – choose the design that best fits your home
By Anna Cottrell •
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Patio doors: 10 room-brightening designs for period homes
Adding patio doors can totally transform your home and lifestyle, allowing you to enjoy more natural light in rooms, make the most of the garden and even extend your living space
By Holly Reaney •
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Real home: this mid-century house has had a skillful DIY makeover
Alex and Sam Reid put their DIY skills to the test transforming a dilapidated 1950s house with reclaimed wood, upcycled furniture and vintage French finds
By Natalie Flaum •
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Win a state-of-the art dehumidifier from Zanussi, worth £200
We've teamed up with Zanussi to offer you the chance to win one of five dehumidifiers
By Amelia Smith •
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Real home: bungalow transformation is a family affair
With DIY know-how and an eye for eBay bargains, Debbie Goodwin set about lovingly renovating the bungalow her dad built
By Ellen Finch •
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Real home: a Victorian country cottage with simple Scandi-style interiors
This pretty stone-built country cottage proved the perfect sanctuary from busy city living, and was the ideal place for Jessica and Jason Williams to enjoy a slower pace of life
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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Real home: this stylishly renovated home is full of surprises
Interior designer Clare Pater's skills at finding a bargain have helped her transform an 'absolute disaster' into a stunning family home
By Alison Jones •
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Win a bespoke timber front door from Bereco, worth £3,000!
We've teamed up with Bereco to offer you the chance to win a stylish new timber front door
By Amelia Smith •
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Roof insulation: your essential guide to insulating lofts and attic rooms
Improve your home's energy efficiency with roof insulation, whether simply rolling out insulation in the loft space, or creating a habitable room
By Roger Hunt •
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Insulation types: from sheep's wool to rigid board, which is right for your home?
Choosing between different home insulation types can be a minefield, but get it right and your reward will be a warmer home and lower energy bills. Discover which insulation material is best for your project with our essential guide
By Roger Hunt •
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The best tile adhesive: everything you need to know before you tile the shower...
When tiling your bathroom or kitchen floor, choosing the right tile grout and adhesive is key to creating a smart finish that will last
By Hebe Hatton •
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Real home: this 1930s house now has a modern open-plan layout
Briony Gowlett started her kitchen from scratch, transforming a derelict room into a bright, contemporary space
By Ellen Finch •
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Real home: a renovated Victorian townhouse
Carla Isolano and Ben Lillywhite took on a tired and tatty turn-of-the-century townhouse, transforming it into a modern family home while preserving its period charm
By Annabelle Grundy •
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Win an Aqualisa smart shower with handy remote control, worth £1,053!
We've teamed up with Aqualisa to give away this state-of-the-art digital shower
By Amelia Smith •
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Real home: smart tech future-proofs this stylish Edwardian home
Sayu Sinha seamlessly integrated tech into his extended period home in a move that's streamlined family life
By Ellen Finch •
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Real home: this renovated Victorian terrace is full of character
Starting with the loft, Beth and Jon Miller worked their way through every floor of their three-storey house, creating a home that flows
By Karen Wilson •
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Win £1,250 of Russell Hobbs kitchen appliances
We've teamed up with Russell Hobbs to offer you the chance to win four stylish kitchen appliances
By Amelia Smith •
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Real home: a classic Georgian manse is given a colourful refresh
Starting with a classic Georgian manse, Carl and Emma Morenikeji filled it with their colourful take on period style to turn it into a stunning family home
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Real home: we renovated a Victorian terrace with a modern loft conversion
Jason and Kevin transformed an unloved home into a dark and moody Victorian masterpiece – take a tour here
By Ellen Finch •
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Real home: an architect's Victorian house renovation
Paula and Andy's house was love at first sight, but the property needed significant renovation to suit their busy family life
By Ellen Finch •
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Win one of four shaggy rugs, worth £249 each
We've teamed up with Frith Rugs to give away these on-trend rugs, perfect for cosying up this winter
By Amelia Smith •
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Win an architect design package for your extension or renovation – worth £1,200
We've teamed up with Mark Muir Architect studio to give away a bespoke design package
By Laura Crombie •
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Christmas house: a 17th-century mill house conversion is the perfect festive setting
With a huge inglenook fireplace and exposed stonework, Laura and Mark Stubbs’ converted mill house comes into its own at Christmas
By Karen Wilson •
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Christmas house: a Victorian pump house transformed into the perfect entertaining space
Luise and Ben’s quirky Victorian pump house renovation has taken years to perfect – we find out why it was well worth the wait...
By Natalie Flaum •
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Country cottages: 18 charming period homes
Explore Britain's hidden country cottage gems from humble workers' homes to romantic rustic thatches
By Karen Darlow •
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Real home: a renovated Victorian villa in the Scottish Highlands
The renovation of Tina Fewster’s Victorian home involved luck and good judgement in equal measure, as she created the perfect forever home for her family
By Caroline Rham •
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Real home: an inspiring cottage renovation on a budget
A remote forester's cottage in a breathtaking mountain setting gets a new look and a new layout, full of clever cost-saving ideas
By Karen Darlow •