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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Best drills: tackle those DIY tasks with ease
The best drills are here to help you perfect all your DIY home projects
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Before and after: See this old cabin turned into a totally stylish lake house
This once rundown holiday getaway is now a gorgeous home with views for miles
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This cozy barn conversion combines dramatic dark colors with rustic touches
Bringing the rustic country features back into their converted barn was a priority for first-time buyers Calista and Tom
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How to restore wood furniture: clean, repair and refinish
If you're looking to restore old wooden furniture and allow the patina of the timber to shine out again, you'll need these step-by-step instructions from DIY expert Helaine Clare
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Real home: Crafty kitchen hack adds space without a pricey extension
By knocking through instead of adding on, Helen McLean has the modern industrial kitchen she’d always wanted for a fraction of the cost
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Basement remodeling costs: How much it costs to remodel a basement, plus how to budget and money-saving tips
Builders share professional guidance for planning your basement remodeling costs.
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This self-proclaimed 'party house' is a maximalist lovers dream
Emma and James Pais’ colorful décor has turned their Glasgow home into the ‘party house’ of their street
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Before & after: A stunning country cottage makeover with a budget-friendly secret
Budget-smart Alexandra and Toby Hull used stylish finds that others had thrown out to furnish their spacious renovated house
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How to restore and clean encaustic floor tiles
Discover how to restore and clean encaustic floor tiles in Victorian and Edwardian hallways with this step-by-step guide
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This converted old schoolhouse scores top marks for boho style
Kate and Mike’s schoolhouse renovation took a lot of planning – but the unique open-plan home they’ve created is worth all the effort
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A new survey reveals the one room we'd add to our home if money were no object
Because you can never have too many books
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Before and after: A handy couple transform a fixer upper from woe to wow!
Gareth and Amy Andrew got stuck in to turn an empty old terraced house into their perfect space -- and the results are simply stunning
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How to convert a barn: 10 steps for a successful barn conversion
Barn conversions take careful planning, flexible budgeting and good design. With our know-how from the experts you can learn how to convert a barn – plus a church and school, too
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This charming old Victorian is on the market for just $109,000 (& it has SO much potential)
Dreaming of restoring an old home? Here's one for just over $100k
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Real home: a simply stylish terrace renovation that's full of inspiring ideas
With cosy textures and a soothing colour palette, Niamh and Brian’s renovation is a masterclass in creating a homely haven.
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These are the UK’s most Googled DIY questions of 2020
Which home fixes and DIY jobs did we have to Google for the answers to this year? Get the lowdown, some are a bit embarrassing...
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Real home: Designer's tastefully styled house is perfect for a Nordic Noel
Decorating with Danish-designed pieces, natural materials and lots of tactile textures has put heart and soul into Katie and Russell’s stylish home
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Real home: Crafted Christmas cottage has all the festive feels
With its rustic character and cosy interior, Karen and Adam Griggs’ former worker’s cottage is the perfect Christmas getaway
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17 things every successful renovator does
Planning a renovation? Covering everything from budgeting to working with contractors, our top tips will make sure you become a successful renovator
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Winter home improvements: 11 jobs to prepare your house for the cold months
Prevent potentially costly damage to your property this winter with these simple home maintenance tasks for your house and garden
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Real home: original features are the stars in transformed Victorian home
Eager to celebrate the period details of their Victorian terrace, Karla and Andy created a modern family home with plenty of character
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Green Homes Grant: everything you need to know
If you're thinking of applying for the Green Homes Grant, find out whether your project is eligible, deadlines, and caveats you need to know about
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Real home: this renovated Edwardian home is full of colour and personality
channel Shoe designer Jacqueline has filled her home with vintage furniture, colourful art and a plethora of plants. Take a tour...
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Planning permission is hardest to get in these areas – how to prevent yours from being rejected
Applying for planning permission can be a bit of a postcode lottery; follow our top tips for making sure your application is approved, wherever you live
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Real home: a striking green Shaker kitchen that was worth the wait
Rhiannon Southwell’s beautiful green kitchen was the final part of the project to update her family’s Victorian home
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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
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Real home: explore this William Morris-inspired canalside home
When narrowboat owners Jane and Julian Souter had the chance to own a house right on the canal they didn’t take much convincing to make it their new home, even though there was a lot of work to be done first
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Real home: this Victorian home's dark decor oozes drama
A brooding palette with flashes of Art Deco adds unique character to the period home of Cat and Dain Maginnis
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Real home: a Grade II listed cottage renovation
Taking a bit of a risk, Judy and Stuart Meeke bought a listed cottage without knowing if they would be able to alter it to make it lighter and brighter. The results speak for themselves
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