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How to create an eco-friendly loft extension

General, Loft conversion

Looking to build a loft extension? Then why not consider making it eco-friendly? Using materials that are organic, sustainable or recycled is a great way to bring down your energy bills, minimise waste and reduce your carbon footprint. Here’s our...
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How to let more natural light into your home

General, Windows, Doors & Conservatories

Sunlight boosts our vitamin D levels and helps us to feel positive, so it’s no surprise that natural light is the number one feature people look for when buying a family home. But to make the most of all that...
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Your new kitchen – on a budget

General, Kitchens

Improving or replacing your kitchen is probably one of the most expensive projects you can undertake inside your home (short of adding an extension or a conservatory). You will need to remove all cabinets, tiling, flooring and appliances and dispose...
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Bathroom electrics – what’s allowed?

Bathrooms, General

Not so many years ago it was perfectly legal to install an electrical point in your bathroom, plumb in an electric shower and add a heated towel rail – all without needing a qualified electrician to help you out. You...
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Mill House: A West Riding restoration with a contemporary twist

Case Studies, General

Set in the village of Wyke near Bradford, Mill House was in a sorry state when Robert Silkstone and David Gallant bought it in 2011. Seven years later, the property has been transformed into a unique home that combines 21st-century...
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Laminate or lino? How will you floor your kitchen extension?

General, Home extension, Kitchens

When you’re planning a kitchen extension, it’s important to install flooring that suits your lifestyle. Do you need a floor that’s easy to clean or would you sacrifice stain resistance for style? Here’s our handy guide to the range of...
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Seven Super Spring Cleaning Tips

General, Interiors

Is the wintry weather getting you down? Don’t despair, as warmer days and lighter evenings are just around the corner, meaning it’s time to spruce up your house for Spring. Read on as we share seven Spring cleaning tips that...
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Your garden building – too much red tape?

Exteriors, General

They really are all the rage these days – garden buildings. Whether we call them garden offices, granny annexes, man caves or craft rooms, those buildings in your garden are the perfect way to add space to your home and...
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Couple’s dream Georgian home becomes star of the show

Case Studies, General

When Duncan and Susan Marshall decided to knock down their bungalow and replace it with a grand Georgian style house, their ambitious plans caught the eye of the team behind Channel Four’s ‘Building the Dream’. Presenter and architect Charlie Luxton...
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Conservatory or extension? Are our tastes changing?

General, Home extension, Windows, Doors & Conservatories

When it comes to adding space to our homes, a conservatory has always been seen as the easier and cheaper way to achieve additional usable space. However, in recent years, the popularity of the conservatory has fallen away and homeowners...
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