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'I transformed an old shipping container into a budget-friendly garden office' – take a look inside this creative space
By Megan Milstead published
With an extension out of budget, this couple turned a run-down shipping container into a contemporary outdoor office

'I couldn’t have chosen anything more complicated' – step inside this converted Victorian chapel, now a contemporary home
By Alexandra Pratt published
Tim Brown rescued a decaying city centre chapel and transformed it into an exceptional modern home packed with unique features

What makes a high-performing solar system? 6 features to prioritise in your build
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Making sure your solar panel investment operates at peak performance is easy when you understand the key elements to prioritise in your self-build plan

Planning your solar installation for today and tomorrow: why starting smart matters
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Solar panels are already a smart solution to your energy needs, but you could make them an even smarter investment if you think to the future, not just about today

Getting the order right: when solar should be planned into your build
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While solar panels can be fitted once a house is built, making early provision for them in your build will lead to the best results for a number of different reasons

Heat pumps and home comfort: designing for year-round wellbeing
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Installing a heat pump brings with it a whole host of benefits that go beyond the reduction in energy bills and reduced CO2 emissions. Adding one will improve the comfort levels and wellbeing of you, your home and your family

Beyond the boiler: why heat pumps are a whole-home heating upgrade
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Installing a heat pump isn’t just about replacing your boiler with an alternative product, it’s about taking a fresh look at the energy efficiency and performance of your whole home and improving it

How to prepare your home for a heat pump: what renovators should get right first
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Making sure your home renovation suits a heat pump is really down to two key areas – home insulation and your heat emitters. Get these two elements right in advance and your heat pump will perform well

Heat pump vs boiler upgrade: which option makes more sense during a renovation?
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Switching an old boiler for a new one in a home renovation can seem like the easy choice, but here’s why installing a heat pump could actually bring far greater rewards
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