Heather Dixon
Latest articles by Heather Dixon

Couple save thousands by self-managing their own house renovation
By Heather Dixon published
First-time renovator Amanda Goddard couldn't wait to take the lead when she and her husband Eric bought a 1930s 'doer-upper' house in Derbyshire.

This playful addition to a listed cottage includes a slide and fireman's pole!
By Heather Dixon published
Jane and Craig have bridged the centuries with an imaginative link between an ancient cottage and its outbuildings — creating a fun family home

This extension is a lesson in how to add space to a period home
By Heather Dixon published
Bridget and Mark Payton felt their house was top-heavy until they extended the kitchen of their city townhouse with a light, spacious addition

Before & after: A dated bungalow is given a complete makeover and a new first floor
By Heather Dixon published
A shared vision and dynamic teamwork helped Marion and Barry Cole turn a tired and dated bungalow into a modern family home

What a Makeover! From Drab 1960s House to Head-Turning Home
By Heather Dixon published
Jodie and Andy Thake lived in their dark and dated sixties house for five years until they had saved enough for a dramatic transformation

"It's not What People Expect!" A Contemporary Extension to a Converted Schoolhouse
By Heather Dixon published
James and Gail Arkle’s schoolhouse is traditional from the front, but a contemporary twist at the rear reveals a very different story

The UK's First Oak Frame Passivhaus
By Heather Dixon published
A high-spec eco home on the Yorkshire coast has led to one couple building the first oak frame Passivhaus-certified home in the UK
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