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 create good flow in your open plan layout
The secret to an open plan house design that's practical and efficient is careful planning. Here's how to create good flow in your open plan layout
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Real home: a thatched Welsh long house extended and updated for modern living
Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Rosemary Pugh renovated a historic cottage and called in the experts to create beautiful country-style interiors
By Natalie Flaum •
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Real home: a glazed extension to an Edwardian terraced house adds tons more space
A contemporary extension and redesigned first-floor layout have transformed the way Roya and Mike Harris use their Edwardian home
By Karen Wilson •
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Real home: restoring a 1900s house
Following in the footsteps of her renovating family, Maria Bradburn and her husband Wayne have restored this unique Victorian house and its wealth of original features
By Naomi Jones •
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Real home: renovating a Victorian semi for modern family life
With confidence and care, first-time renovators Paul and Laura Clark transformed a dark and dated Victorian semi into a light-filled, playful family home that masterfully blends old with new
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Real home: a cosy renovated cottage makes the perfect first home
On a tight budget, first-time buyers Katie and Lee Anderson have lovingly transformed a tired cottage into a cosy home brimming with country charm
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Real home: a stylish renovated apartment with Malaysian influences
Michelle Chian drew on her Malaysian heritage when she and husband Ross Jones turned a Victorian tenement in Edinburgh into a stylish apartment
By Anna Tobin •
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Real home: a renovated thatched holiday cottage
A stunning mud and stud cottage built in the 1800s is refreshed with a new, soft interior scheme
By Karen Darlow •
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Real home: a contemporary renovation of a farm cottage
Natural light, modern design and open spaces transform this18th-century stone cottage into a contemporary home
By Mandi Miller •
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Real home: a 17th-century thatched cottage renovation
With painstaking craftsmanship and an eye for every detail, this characterful farmworker's cottage has been rescued from the brink of dereliction
By Karen Darlow •
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Christmas house: a bold and colourful semi-detached house
Roxanne Hudson and Michael Biagioni have banished the beige to create an edgy space that's perfect for festive entertaining
By Beth Murton •
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Christmas house: a renovated Cotswold stone cottage
Christian and Jessica Fleming worked hard to make the Cotswold stone house they inherited their own, creating light, spacious interiors
By Karen Darlow •
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Christmas house: a beautiful church conversion home
Maaike and Onno Goldbach have put their own stamp on this beautifully renovated church building in the Netherlands
By Karen Darlow •
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Christmas house: a renovated derelict farm
Lisa and Richard Swaine dedicated 16 years to renovate a derelict farm, creating a stunning family home
By Suzanne Webster •
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How to restore your front door
The front door gives a first impression of your home to visitors, as well as a taste for what's to come on the inside. Make it a positive reception using our step-by-step guide to how to restore your front door, with expert tips from Helaine Clare
By Helaine Clare •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to choose a garage door
Whether you want to maximise space, improve security or create visual impact, here are the key things to consider when buying a garage door
By Emily Shaw •
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Christmas house: a renovated Tudor cottage
Buying a pocket-size thatched cottage in need of major repairs was a brave move for Alison and Carl Cooper, but one they’ve turned into a big success
By Karen Darlow •
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Christmas house: a Victorian riverside cottage makes the perfect country hideaway
This riverside chalet-style home practically had to be rebuilt but is now a peaceful Scottish hideaway
By Alison Gibb •
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Real home: a Victorian terrace is given a creative renovation
This vibrant family space in trendy Hoxton proves compromise can still be colourful
By Hannah Bullivant •
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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
By Lindsey Davis •
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Renovating a house? Know your health and safety responsibilities on site
If you’re a project manager, ensure your building site is safe for you and all trades by following the regulations
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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
By Sarah Warwick •
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PassivHaus: how to meet eco standards when renovating
With the promise of super low energy bills and improved comfort levels, PassivHaus has many benefits but there are key considerations, too
By Jason Orme •
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Cut renovation costs: 15 clever ideas
Stay on budget with your renovation, save money where you can and be organised with this expert advice
By Alison Jones •
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How to choose an electrician
Whether your home needs completely rewiring or you’d just like a statement light fitting installed, here’s how to find the best electrician for the job…
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to fit new windows
Want to update your property's façade? Fitting new windows can give you home a completely new look and, we promise, it doesn't have to be too complicated...
By Michael Holmes •
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How to install secondary glazing
Love your old windows but tired of the constant draught? Time to install some secondary glazing with our simple step by step guide
By Helaine Clare •
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How to renovate a Victorian house
Victorian houses were built to last, and they tend to hold their value well. But what are the best options if you decide to update and transform yours?
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