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We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
Our alcove wardrobes reveal | 1930s bedroom renovation
How we transformed our tricky alcoves by fitting these stunning alcove fitted wardrobes for maximum storage!
Old School renovation update – 6 months in
Sarah from the old Victorian school in Scotland is back with another round up of their reno progress 6 month in, from the good, to the bad, to the ugly….
How much does a structural engineer cost?
Are you in the middle of a renovation project and finding yourself overwhelmed with the list of consultants you need to hire? Don’t panic! We’re here to help you with our structural engineer guide on what services they do and at what cost.
8 rarely spoken about tips for designing your home
In this guide, I want to share with you some proven home decoration tips that I practice daily to support those of you who are designing a room currently.
Ultimate Guide: What to look for when buying a house to renovate
Neil and I bought our house in 2016. There it is in the photo above. Having never bought a fixer-upper before it's safe to say there were a lot of things we were completely blind to when we came to the house to view it.
If you're on the market for a fixer upper, or you think one day you'd like to do a renovation project and make a house completely your own, then there's a few points I've learned to look out for along the way.
8 rarely talked about tips for designing your home
In this guide, I want to share with you some proven home decoration tips that I practice daily to support those of you who are designing a room currently.
How we used our own online course to smash our renovation budgeting and layout
We spent an entire day doing the first two modules of our own course in order to create a budget and layout for our master bedroom, it brought into view once again just how much work and thinking is required in a renovation.
What does an Architect do?
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.
What does a structural engineer 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.
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.
8 Extra long hallway runners you will LOVE
Extra long hallway runners can be hard to find, trust us, we’ve looked. However there are some beautiful options out there if you look hard enough, so put your feet up and click through because we’ve done all of the shopping for you.
Our mini house DIY advent calendar – Make your own!
Another advent calendar I made to celebrate the moments of Christmas not ‘stuff’. This year, the theme is these beautiful and simple to make DIY houses…
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.
Ultimate Guide: Improving your home's energy efficiency
Whether it’s improving your home’s energy efficiency rating using heating and insulation, new lighting and light bulbs, or energy efficient grants, we’ve got you covered, come on board!
How I'm styling the Christmas table this year – and top tips for yours
Looking for Christmas table decor ideas? I’m sharing how our table will look this year plus top tips to style yours
Interview with a renovator - Sophie’s bathroom makeover
Today we’re having a chat with Reno Club member and course student Sophie who is in the early stages of renovating a 2 bed flat in London with her other half Lyndon.
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.
10 styling tips to sell your home faster
If you're planning to sell your property any time soon, don't put it on the market before you've implemented these styling tips. It could mean the difference of up to £30, 000... read on.