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“How much did your house renovation cost?” is one of the most frequently asked questions Neil and I get. If you’re trying to budget for a house renovation I hope this post helps you budget effectively…
Read MoreIf you’re trying to work out how much architects charge or if you’re not sure whether you need an architect for your kitchen extension or house renovation, then read this guide. All your questions answered!
Read MoreRenovating a house and not sure where to start? This step-by-step guide will show you a typical timeline of a renovation so you can prepare and transform your home.
Read MoreAlmost 75% of renovators who enquire about my 1-on-1 interior design service make this mistake. Be ready for it…
Read MorePlanning to build an extension and wondering if you can do it alone? If you live in the United Kingdom, architects are not required to submit planning or to design a building, but before you make the decision of building without one, here are a few points you might want to consider.
Read MoreWondering how much a bathroom costs?. If you’re about to save for a bathroom renovation and you’re wondering how much it costs to fit a new bathroom in the UK, here are all the details.
Read MoreIt may feel like throwing cold water over your dream renovation, but being sensible about your house’s ceiling price, and the value you can realistically add is key to finding the sweet spot between dreamy home and future investment.
Read MoreThinking of opening up your layout? Knocking down an internal wall can completely change a space, bring in light and create interesting volumes. Outdated layouts often don’t allow for our contemporary flexible sociable lifestyles which is why many home renovators choose to go through this process. But before you ask your builder to knock down a wall here’s everything you should think about, from design and technical consideration to what it might cost to knock down a load bearing wall.
Read MoreThis our Safestyle windows review who we chose to replace our front bay and office window. When we moved into our 1930s house back in 2016, one of the inconvenient truths flagged in our survey was that we would need to install new UPVC bay windows at some point fairly soon (in fact, most of the windows needed replacing). Read more…
Read MoreNeil and I bought our house in 2016 There it is in the photo above. Having never bought a fixer-upper before it's safe to say there were a lot of things we were completely blind to when we came to the house to view it.
If you're on the market for a fixer upper, or you think one day you'd like to do a renovation project and make a house completely your own, then there's a few points I've learned to look out for along the way.
Read MoreWe’ve rounded up amazing ideas to fit hallways, staircases, and landings of any size and with any budget. Read on at risk of inspiring an immediate makeover.
Read MoreDon’t be baffled by these renovation buzzwords! We’ll explain all…
Read MoreExciting times ahead, you’re planning a side extension! Take it from us, side extensions can be an excellent way to create those needed extra rooms and a larger open plan floor space. Here’s how to prepare for the renovation ahead of time.
Read MoreIf funds are tighter than you’d like, these simple steps will help you make savings on your terraced house extension
Read MoreEverything you need to know before beginning a rear extension project. From the costs, to finding the right people. Let’s go!
Read MoreToday we’re chatting to UK architect Sean Payne. He’s sharing tips for new renovators to reduce their costs without compromising on design.
Read MoreThere are SO many things to research when you’re buying a property to renovate. One crucial part of the puzzle to get right is finding a trustworthy surveyor. Here we discuss how best to find the right person for your job…
Read MoreIn this beginner’s guide we’ve prepared the most important things to consider before starting on a hip to gable extension project!
Read MoreGalley kitchens sometimes get a bad rap in the shadow of more expansive designs, but when budgets are tight there are so many ideas you can implement to make them work.
Read MoreWe help you understand what the true cost for a kitchen renovation is and highlight some of the variables that can change the price with tips on how to control your costs.
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