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8 beautiful water feature ideas that will work in any garden space
Enhance your garden with one of these eye-catching water feature ideas. Whatever the size of your garden (or your budget) it's an easy way to add serenity
Thinking of using a heat pump for a hot tub? Here’s everything you need to know
Discover if a heat pump for a hot tub is worth it, how much it costs, and what you need for installation
5 most common tree disputes with neighbours — and how to resolve them
Garden trees can be a source of conflicts between homeowners. Here’s what you need to know to clear them up
Take a step in the right direction with our guide to loft conversion stairs
Loft conversion stairs need to be safe, practical and designed to suit the rest of your home. We explore, rules, regulations and how to deal with tricky issues such as headroom and size
Stay ahead of the game with our 12 step extension planner to take your project from start to finish
Organisation is key when it comes to building an extension. Our 12 step extension planner covers everything you need to consider in order to help you successfully sequence your project
Experts reveal their pro techniques for painting floorboards to get an attractive, long-lasting finish
Painting floorboards can give an original floor a new lease of life. Here, our expert offers his top tips and suggests the best floor paint for the job
How far can I extend without planning permission? We explore the limits and how prior approval could help
Planning expert, Simon Rix answers a commonly asked question 'how far can I extend without planning permission?' and explains how you can increase it
12 essential custom build questions and answers to help you decide if it's the right route for you
Not sure what is a custom build? We explore the key questions, pros and cons before you embark on this popular self build route
