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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Loft conversion stairs: a complete guide to a successful design
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Real home: the renovation of this 100-year-old home was a labour of love
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Staircase renovation: how to design a staircase
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How to build a herringbone path
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How to create space and light with glazing
From conservatories to orangeries, glass doors and expansive windows, check out our tips on how to create space and light with glazing
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Real home: a remodelled 1960s house
Renovating a 1960s century property gave Jenny Burkinell and Mark Tarplett in the spacious family home they'd always wanted
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How to self build: your dream home, your way
Do you dream of a custom home, built exactly to your needs Experienced self builder Michael Holmes explains what's involved
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Structural Insulated Panels: a beginner's guide
Whether you are planning to build an extension or designing a property from scratch, using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) is a great way to create a strong and eco-friendly design
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How to board a loft
Knowing how to board a loft can mean you turn wasted space into useful storage space. And if you add insulation, your whole house will feel warmer, too. Use our simple guide to boarding a loft safely
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Removing a load bearing wall: a beginner's guide
If you're considering removing a load bearing wall to open up a space, let experienced self-builder Michael Holmes help make your project a success
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Real home: a Victorian villa's sociable kitchen-diner renovation
Keen cook and interior designer Jo Smith had plenty of ideas for her new kitchen, but her priority was for it to feel welcoming and relaxed for entertaining, as well as practical for family meals
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Real home: a rustic cottage beautifully restored using traditional methods and materials
Real home: a rustic cottage beautifully restored using traditional methods and materials
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Real home: explore this immaculately restored Georgian home
The 18th-century home of architectural salvage expert, furniture-maker and designer Patrick William is both an archetype of the Georgian aesthetic, full of period details, and a comfortable family home
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Real home: a farmhouse holiday let becomes a dream home
A longed-for change of scene became a reality for Emma Crabtree and her family when her Northumberland-based holiday property business became a real success
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How I renovated 'Downton Abbey', by the real lady of Highclere Castle
Last weekend, RealHomes.com was lucky enough to be invited to Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey, to meet Lady Carnarvon. We talked decorating on a budget, lighting mattresses and more...
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Structural engineer: do you need one for your extension or renovation?
What is a structural engineer and does your extension or renovation need one? Find out everything you need to know here
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Guess which room we spend the most on when renovating?
Brand new research concludes that the appetite for renovating remains healthy, and we're finally doing it for all the right reasons. But which room gets the most attention?
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Real homes: a restored Victorian villa filled with floral textiles and upcycled vintage furniture
Neutral paints, floral textiles and upcycled vintage furniture have turned this restored Victorian villa into a light and welcoming family home
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Real kitchen: a remodel makes way for an open-plan kitchen diner
Rachel and James Turford reveal how they achieved the light and airy space they'd been craving
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Real Home: Bake Off's Helena shows us round her Victorian villa
Bake Off star Helena Garcia's pretty Victorian home started life as a convent building, but there’s little trace of that to be found in its sumptuous French boudoir-style décor
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Can I DIY this? Your most common home renovation questions answered
The most frequently asked home renovation questions and answers revealed
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Pros and cons of being your own project manager
Planning a project and looking to reduce costs? Being your own project manager could save you money, but it is worth it? Let's find out...
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Real Homes: artist's Swedish home is a living work of art
Ceramicist and textile designer Charlotta Unger has transformed her home into the perfect canvas to showcase her work
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Real home: a terraced home transformed with a loft and rear extension
Along with a team of architects, Matt Jones transformed his house into a bright and open modern home