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We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
DIY tool list for the aspiring UK renovator
Check out our DIY tools list. If you’re on the look out for tools for your DIY project check out what we used.
Chartered surveyor interview: House surveys for renovations
If you’re planning on renovating then a survey is a an absolute must. We’ve seen members of our community pull out of their property purchases due to the issues found in surveys. Today we speak to chartered surveyor Leo Horsfield for his advice to a potential renovator on getting a house survey done.
Home renovation insurance - Do I actually need it?
Is home renovation insurance actually required? That’s what we take a look at in this blog post.
10 questions to ask your contractor before they start
Hiring a contractor? By making sure you ask the right questions, you can go into your project fully equipped and aware.
Why is your renovation so important? You'll want to read this...
If and when you get the renovation blues, think of these 3 things.
AD: How much does it cost to redesign a living room? Where to spend + save | Habitat
Renovating a living room? Unsure about how to prioritise your budget? I’ve teamed up with Habitat UK to show you how to tackle a living room revamp for maximum wow – and what costs are involved.
What we wish we knew about home renovations before we started | Our 1930s home
Our 1930s house renovation was a learning experience like no other. If you’re new to a renovation, hopefully some of these experiences will help you make your project run more smoothly.
Wood burner vs open fire: how to fill your fireplace
As the summer months turn to autumn, we start to think about cosying up in our liviing rooms and nothing makes that better than being in front of a roaring woodburner or open fire, but what are the main things to think about when getting one installed?
How to prevent a million trips to the DIY shop
Getting frustrated that every DIY job turns into an episode of supermarket sweep? Let’s see if we can reduce your inner Dale Winton (rest in peace)
Reasons why you SHOULDN'T buy a Belfast sink
Deciding which type of sink you’re going to buy is a key part of your kitchen design, it can even define the whole look of your kitchen. Belfast sinks look so lovely, what’s not to love? Let’s take a look.
How to renovate a buy to sell property for profit
Here we look at how to make a buy to sell house flip a success. We’ll go through mortgage, budgeting, renovation process and preparing yourself for sale.
What adds the most value to a house through renovating?
We review some of the best ways to add value to your property so that you can renovate in the most financially-savvy way possible.
How to reduce your house renovation costs
When you’re renovating a house, costs can quickly spiral. Here’s our top tips to control your renovation costs and make a saving.
The Victorian School Renovation – A tour before the renovation begins!
Today we’re going to take a look around our student couple Sarah and Col’s ambitious sustainable school project, before the renovation commences.
How to manage the psychological impact of renovating
Here we take a little look at the hidden and oftentimes ignored human impact of renovating.
How much of my renovation can I ‘DIY’?
Doing DIY in a renovation can save you a stack of cash - but how far can you go? In this post we ponder how far you can go with DIY before you start risking the quality of your renovation.
A beginner's guide to gutting a house
Gutting a house before a renovation can be one of the most rewarding moments. It signals the official start of your renovation and huge progress can be made in just hours. But a little bit of careful planning can make the job a little bit easier.
Is this the most colourful home in the UK? | The House That Colour Built Interview
I’m joined by Jess, one half of the skyrocketing Instagram @thehousethatcolourbuilt to talk about their house, colour, and survival for anyone renovating!
Lowering your renovation’s carbon footprint: What to consider
Given you have the opportunity to rip out and replace every wall and floor in your renovation, have you considered every option to lower your carbon footprint? Meet Sarah & Col, renovators with a passion for eco.
Master Bedroom Renovation Update
Here we check in to show you what we’ve been up to on the master bedroom project whilst the world started going topsy turvy.