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1/5: A Georgian Mill Transformed
John Burke has saved a derelict...
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2/5: A Carefully Restored Farm...
Lesley and Guy Mace took on a listed...
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3/5: A SIPs Self Build
Beccy and Steve Kestin’s unique energy...
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4/5: Restoring a Georgian Town...
Chris Dyson has painstakingly restored...
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5/5: Contemporary Cottage Extension
Sue and Roderic O’Sullivan have...
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How to Achieve Planning Success
Many would-be self-builders fall foul of the planning system at the first hurdle. Planning consultant Sally Tagg gives an insider’s guide to everything you need to know to sail through the process
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Extensions Beginners Guide: Part One
An appropriately designed extension will maximise both your living space and the resale value of your home, but who should draw up the plans, who should undertake the buiilding work and how much will it all cost? Clive Fewins answers all these...
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Products to insulate old floors
I’ve bought an old house with a solid concrete floor downstairs. What’s the best method to insulate the floor without ripping it up? I’ve heard you can put down a product called Sempafloor.
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How deep do the extensions need to be for a 2-storey?
We already have a 1 storey extension with a flat roof, built in the 1960's (so no plans are available).
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Repairing a water damaged artexed ceiling
I have recently had a water leak through my Artexed ceiling. I am thinking whilst repairing the ceiling of smoothing off the finish. The ceiling is 11 x 11ft. The ceiling has coving.
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