Inside Ellen DeGeneres’ 4.5 month Cotswolds renovation, and why she’s now selling it After a 4.5-month restoration, Ellen DeGeneres is selling her £22.5m Cotswolds farmhouse. Learn how the renovation was completed on such a tight timeline Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty split during two-year, £5m Barnet renovation Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty announce separation as their ambitious £5 million Hampstead renovation, inspired by LA mid-century modern style, continues 5 things that will make your house renovation look cheap – plus what to do instead, according to renovation experts If you’re renovating, here’s how to avoid the things that make the finished job look low budget Latest about renovation Can you retrofit MVHR? Yes say the experts, but it will require careful planning and possible compromise By Sarah Harley published 24 May 25 Deciding to retrofit MVHR is a big decision and will involve some disruption. We asked the experts what's involved and how you can ensure the job runs smoothly Is it worth removing pebbledash to improve the appearance of your home? Here’s what you need to know By Gabriella Dyson published 24 May 25 Learn how to remove pebbledash properly, plus what it costs and when to call in the pros George Michael's former home goes green in massive transformation By Joseph Mullane published 16 May 25 Sister's eco-conscious vision undergoes work to breathe new life into the iconic Hampstead mansion Why I use the words of William Morris for decluttering my home By Sarah Harley published 2 May 25 Knowing how to declutter your home isn't a trend. It's about following the words of William Morris – have nothing in your home that's not useful or beautiful Considering underfloor heating? How to choose the right system for your project By Tim Pullen, Sarah Harley last updated 28 April 25 An increasingly popular option, underfloor heating systems are suitable for lots of different projects, whether you're building from scratch, renovating or extending. We explore the options and how to pick the best solution for your home Kitchen renovation — 11 steps to a successful transformation By Natasha Brinsmead, Sarah Harley last updated 16 April 25 A kitchen renovation is a bit like following a recipe. A successful result means combining the perfect mix of ingredients and methodology in order to produce the best result. Here's how to get it right 4 garage conversion mistakes that can easily be avoided if you plan ahead By Sarah Harley published 12 April 25 Converting a garage may seem like an easy option compared to extending your house, but garage conversion mistakes are still easy to make when you don't know what's involved You can buy this abandoned 15-bedroom Highland lodge for less than a flat in London By Joseph Mullane published 11 April 25 The once grand estate is available for an opening bid of £255,000 Is removing a chimney breast ever a good idea — or should you leave it well alone? By Natasha Brinsmead published 10 April 25 There are lots of reasons why removing a chimney breast is a project worth tackling – our guide looks at the ups and downs of this job Why open-plan living could be bad for your dog By Joseph Mullane published 9 April 25 Are you planning to have an open plan layout? Be careful as this canine behaviourist warns this could cause stress and anxiety to dogs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Can a heat pump cool a house? It depends, say the experts and here's why2Octopus and British Gas go to war over £500 heat pump claims3Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales4Pros reveal easy-to-follow techniques to stop paint peeling and keep it looking good for longer5The best modern porch ideas should 'greet your guests with intrigue and excitement,' say the experts Our sponsors
Can you retrofit MVHR? Yes say the experts, but it will require careful planning and possible compromise By Sarah Harley published 24 May 25 Deciding to retrofit MVHR is a big decision and will involve some disruption. We asked the experts what's involved and how you can ensure the job runs smoothly
Is it worth removing pebbledash to improve the appearance of your home? Here’s what you need to know By Gabriella Dyson published 24 May 25 Learn how to remove pebbledash properly, plus what it costs and when to call in the pros
George Michael's former home goes green in massive transformation By Joseph Mullane published 16 May 25 Sister's eco-conscious vision undergoes work to breathe new life into the iconic Hampstead mansion
Why I use the words of William Morris for decluttering my home By Sarah Harley published 2 May 25 Knowing how to declutter your home isn't a trend. It's about following the words of William Morris – have nothing in your home that's not useful or beautiful
Considering underfloor heating? How to choose the right system for your project By Tim Pullen, Sarah Harley last updated 28 April 25 An increasingly popular option, underfloor heating systems are suitable for lots of different projects, whether you're building from scratch, renovating or extending. We explore the options and how to pick the best solution for your home
Kitchen renovation — 11 steps to a successful transformation By Natasha Brinsmead, Sarah Harley last updated 16 April 25 A kitchen renovation is a bit like following a recipe. A successful result means combining the perfect mix of ingredients and methodology in order to produce the best result. Here's how to get it right
4 garage conversion mistakes that can easily be avoided if you plan ahead By Sarah Harley published 12 April 25 Converting a garage may seem like an easy option compared to extending your house, but garage conversion mistakes are still easy to make when you don't know what's involved
You can buy this abandoned 15-bedroom Highland lodge for less than a flat in London By Joseph Mullane published 11 April 25 The once grand estate is available for an opening bid of £255,000
Is removing a chimney breast ever a good idea — or should you leave it well alone? By Natasha Brinsmead published 10 April 25 There are lots of reasons why removing a chimney breast is a project worth tackling – our guide looks at the ups and downs of this job
Why open-plan living could be bad for your dog By Joseph Mullane published 9 April 25 Are you planning to have an open plan layout? Be careful as this canine behaviourist warns this could cause stress and anxiety to dogs
