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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Real home: a renovated Victorian townhouse
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How to renovate a Victorian house
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How old is my house?: working out the age of your home
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Real home: a stone-built Georgian cottage is transformed into the perfect family home
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Real home: this en suite shower room is packed with style
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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
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How to restore architraves
Find out how to restore architraves and get those characterful corners of your home back in prime condition
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Victorian houses: get to know your period home's design
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Real home: be inspired by this idyllic 1950s Irish coastal cottage
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Bathroom case study: Dramatic makeover for a small bathroom
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Real home: bungalow transformation is a family affair
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Real home: an architect's Victorian house renovation
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