Getting Started...
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Common Renovation Mistakes Avoiding Them
Many people think that they can dive straight in at the deep end with restoration projects, goaded on by wall-to-wall television programmes about...
Conforming To Building Regulations
Building regulations are there for a very real purpose to make sure our buildings are safe to live in and, in more recent years, more accessible for disabled people and...
Deciding What Work To Do
When you’re facing a big renovation project, and you’ve listed all the work that needs doing, it can sometimes seem like such an overwhelming amount that you spend all...
Deciding Whether to Hire an Architect
Many of us want to add to our existing homes – or simply build a new extension or building next to our home – and in order for us to do this we...
Finding the Perfect Property to Renovate
So you’ve decided to take on a renovation project, but what sort of property should you look for? It can be difficult to identify what to snap up...
Get Professional Renovation Help
The reason that many people get into renovating property either for fun, out of necessity, or in order to make a profit, is because they enjoy doing much of the work....
Is a Renovation Worth It Financially?
Can you make money out of a renovation project? The answer is a qualified yes; but it’s going to be different in every case and depends on the nature...
Is a Utility Room Worthwhile?
All the interior design magazines and television programmes have been promoting the idea of open plan living as fitting the modern family, particularly with...
Is it the Right Time to Find a Renovation Project?
With the recent property slump many people are understandably very cautious about taking on a renovation project, but there are still plenty of...
Keeping Neighbours Happy During a Renovation
Keeping neighbours on your side is a must for a successful renovation and it's not just to make the world a better place. If you don't keep...
Keeping On Top Of The Project When Renovating A House
In another article we talked about the importance of planning (and patience) in making your renovation project a success. We finished by noting that...
Maintaining Your Relationship When Renovating
Once made, the decision to renovate is an exciting one. New possibilities, creativity and perhaps a whole new home await you both in the weeks...
Obtaining Planning Permission
Getting planning permission is not the onerous task that many people seem to think it is, it's just a case of following the right steps and not breaking the rules. And...
Planning And Patience Whilst Renovating
There’s an old adage that says: “failing to plan is planning to fail” and it’s so often proved to be true, whether the project being planned is in...
Recording The Present Condition of Your Renovation Project
It’s important to record the condition of any renovation project before you start. In fact it’s well worthwhile recording progress all along the way...
Renovating Listed Buildings
The most important thing about renovating a listed building is to take advice about what needs doing and what the restrictions are I>before /I> you buy it. This cannot...
Space Visualisation of Your Renovation Project
In any renovation project it’s important to be able to visualise what you want and even more important to be able to communicate it to the teams who...
The Dream Phase-What You Want To Happen
Dreaming about your renovation project is definitely not a waste of time unless it goes on forever and never turns into action! It’s important to let...
