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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House renovation costs: how much does it cost to renovate a house?
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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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How to fix guttering: clean and repair your house gutters
Learn how to fix guttering and drainpipes and keep your home in the best possible structural shape
By Ian Rock •
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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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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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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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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
By Alison Gibb •
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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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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 •
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Real home: a restored farmhouse in the Peak District
The Boyle family have carefully adapted and restored their cherished Peak District farmhouse, which has been in the same family for 300 years
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Flash floods: what to do to protect your home and garden
Caught up in a flash flood? Here's what you should do
By Anna Cottrell •
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Give rogue traders the boot – here's expert advice on finding one you can trust
There's no need to fall foul of rogue traders if you take our expert's advice on choosing one that's trustworthy
By Anna Cottrell •
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Real Home: an extended 17th-century farmhouse
Tim and Rachel Buxton lovingly restored and updated their listed farmhouse to suit modern family life
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Real home: an elegant seaside Edwardian townhouse restoration
Inspired by plants, flowers and her Cornish seaside location, Sarah Jane Humphrey has transformed her Edwardian townhouse into a comfortable family home
By Katherine Sorrell •
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Are your new replacement windows breaking the law? It pays to check first...
Replacing windows involves more red tape than you think – and you could be forced to change them (again) if you get it wrong
By Anna Cottrell •
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Renovations insurance explained
Renovations insurance is a must-have if you're planning a major project. Here, it's explained by experienced renovator Michael Holmes
By Michael Holmes •
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Real home: a colourful, characterful kitchen renovation
Using bold colour and recycled and vintage finds, Dawn Bradford has created a unique and characterful kitchen
By Hazel Dolan •
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How to restore an enamel sink
Knowing how to restore an enamel sink using a selection of natural household solutions could save you money and add period detail to your home. Follow this step-by-step guide by DIY expert Helaine Claire
By Helaine Clare •
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Real home: an updated Swedish boathouse
The Pousette family breathed new life into a boathouse, creating a summer retreat that's a thing of beauty, inside and out
By Sophie Baylis/A Design Features •