If you’re doing an architectural project, it’s very likely that you will at least talk to an architect at some point or another in the design process. However, the role and level of involvement of the architect can be different from one development to another depending on the size and client’s choices. If you’re wondering exactly what the role of the architect is, how much and what you should ask from them, here’s a little guide on what architects do.

If you are in the middle of a renovation project and are making significant changes to your house, chances are you will be needing a structural engineer. If you are unsure what their role is, here’s a guide to the structural engineer’s job and what you should expect from them.

Check out our DIY tools list. If you’re on the look out for tools for your DIY project check out what we used.

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.

Is home renovation insurance actually required? That’s what we take a look at in this blog post.

Hiring a contractor? By making sure you ask the right questions, you can go into your project fully equipped and aware.

If and when you get the renovation blues, think of these 3 things.

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.

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.

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?

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)

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.

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.

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.

When you’re renovating a house, costs can quickly spiral. Here’s our top tips to control your renovation costs and make a saving.

Today we’re going to take a look around our student couple Sarah and Col’s ambitious sustainable school project, before the renovation commences.

Here we take a little look at the hidden and oftentimes ignored human impact of renovating.

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.

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.

I’m joined by Jess, one half of the skyrocketing Instagram @thehousethatcolourbuilt to talk about their house, colour, and survival for anyone renovating!