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I’ve never been a great one for shopping. So much to wade through in the hope of finding something I like, then having to get undressed...

Estate agents will mostly tell you: Loft conversion Off road parking space New kitchen So far what we might expect. But there is a new...

Breathability took me ages to understand, partly because the term is misleading. For once the clue is absolutely not in the title. ...

As we become more climate aware and concerned about the sheer volume and number of landfill sites, we’re beginning to look for ways of...

I’ve never seen such a big screw. When it comes to anchoring a garden room to the ground, size matters! We chose to go with screw piles ...

When thinking renovation and the builders, most of us focus on the look we want, then cost. Is what we want possible to do? Can we afford it? Once we know it’s possible, it’s time to move on to the questions that come before that all important estimate. Preparing to speak with builders is the first move towards a successful project. First: r ead the previous blog with the first 5 of my 10 questions to consider. How do you want to manage additional work that crops up? Every bu

Having building work done classes as one of the big stress factors in life, so it’s important to get your head in the right place before you start. This can make the difference between enjoying the ride and wishing you’d never started! It may feel like a drag when you just want to get on with it, but thinking through some of the practicalities, as well as softer relationship side of the process is much more likely to lead you to your best outcome. What do you need in a relat

It’s a vulnerable place to be: You’re going to spend a lot of money You’re inviting someone in to mess with your house You’re trusting that someone else understands what’s in your head and will have your best interests at heart. You feel exposed on multiple levels. And now you have to decide which is the right person for the job! The process will be easier if you’ve done your thinking ahead of time. Where to begin? There are four main options at this point: Google: go online

I bleat on about ventilation at every opportunity. That’s because no one else is bleating nearly enough, to my mind. At least we’re...

Those poor Victorians! There was a very good reason for all those draws & liberty bodices, petticoats and thick skirts – their homes were...

Let’s livestream a house tour, I said. Seemed like a good idea at the time. Lots of new Instagram followers – what a great way to say...

Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) I had a great day out last week with Juliet Voisey , our local Green Councillor. She had asked...