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When we moved into our 1930s house back in 2016, one of the inconvenient truths flagged in our survey was that we would need to install new UPVC bay windows at some point fairly soon (in fact, most of the windows needed replacing).
Our surveyor quoted about £10K to replace the front windows 🤯
…but luckily we negotiated the price of the property before we exchanged and managed to get that knocked off the price 👍
Read MoreAre 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreNeil 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreCheck out our DIY tools list. If you’re on the look out for tools for your DIY project check out what we used.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreHiring a contractor? By making sure you ask the right questions, you can go into your project fully equipped and aware.
Read MoreIf and when you get the renovation blues, think of these 3 things.
Read MoreRenovating 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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreAs 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?
Read MoreDeciding 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.
Read MoreHere 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.
Read MoreWhen you’re renovating a house, costs can quickly spiral. Here’s our top tips to control your renovation costs and make a saving.
Read MoreI’m joined by Jess, one half of the skyrocketing Instagram @thehousethatcolourbuilt to talk about their house, colour, and survival for anyone renovating!
Read MoreThere are right and wrong ways to design a house when you’re renovating. Read this guide and get prepared.
Read MoreWe address 12 of the most common questions and all you need to know about permitted developments before you start work on your property.
Read MoreA UK Brighton based interior and lifestyle blogger specialising in interior design, modern farmhouse home decoration and country living.
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