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A porch can be a very useful addition to a house; even a canopy will offer a surprising amount of shelter while you fumble for your keys. A fully enclosed porch will...

A roof in poor condition lets the elements get at the rest of the building so it’s important to keep it in good condition. But there again, a roof...

It’s not rare for a renovation project to feature an extension and it's becoming increasingly common for people to go for a two-storey extension rather than the...

With house prices the way they are these days it’s no wonder that many householders choose to extend their property rather than sell and move on. An extension can give...

Underground conversions are growing in popularity, even through they are often the most expensive conversion of the lot. This is happening more in areas where there is a...

If you’ve already made the decision to add an indoor swimming pool to your home it’s likely that budget is not a concern! That’s just as well, because if there’s any...

While it’s true that British weather is often more suited to staying inside than swimming outside, what better way to spend those few glorious summer days than...

So you bought the ramshackle property, possibly a snap decision at auction, you were full of ideas about how wonderful the renovation was going to be but the survey...

With the shower having gained in popularity over the last forty years in the UK there are whole generations who have grown up preferring the convenience of a shower...

Good foundations are absolutely critical to any build. There are a variety of different methods in common use today and which one you use is likely to depend on time,...

When planning a renovation project, it's worth considering which tasks you can do yourself and which you should pay a professional tradesman or labourer to do for...

Throughout history man has built some incredible structures, from ancient to modern, that continue to stand the test of time. If you think you might have bitten off...

In today’s world, where climate change and ecology are very much mainstream subjects, few people aren’t aware that insulating their property is a good idea. It means...

One of the odd things about the UK property market is arranging the price brackets of houses by the number of bedrooms they have, rather then the overall area of the...

Interior walls are often considered immovable objects but although the disruption from a building project can be a lot to put up with, the actual work involved isn’t...

Loft conversions give you a very good return on your investment but sometimes there isn’t the roof height at the apex, or width, to give you enough headroom for a...

Stairs and landing areas present a number of tricky problems when renovating. Being able to do all the jobs safely is a big one and unless you have a special mi...

The most important thing to say about any structural repair is that it is utterly imperative that professionals are involved. An architect, chartered surveyor or...

Conservatories first became popular in late Victorian times as wealthy collectors of exotic plants looked for places to grow and display their trophies. Their return to...

If you’re bored of barn conversions and tired of two storey extensions, take a look at some of the world’s more unusual and interesting...