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By Beth Murton Last updated

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Tiling a kitchen splashback is a project you can tackle yourself. Find out how with this easy-to-follow step-by-step DIY guide

By Luke Arthur Wells Last updated

Tiling a kitchen splashback isn't something to be afraid of undertaking yourself. Here's how to tackle this project as part of your kitchen renovation

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Restoration or elimination: What to salvage and what to scrap in a house renovation

By Natasha Brinsmead Published

To protect both your home and your budget when renovating, our guide explains which features to save and which to let go of

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Thinking about renovating a 1950s house? Wait right there – here's what the architects want you to know first

By Natasha Brinsmead Published

The pros and cons of buying a 1950s house to modernise, as revealed by the experts

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9 renovation truths every homeowner needs to hear before they begin

By Gabriella Dyson Published

I share the real-life renovation truths no one warns you about and the expert advice you’ll wish you had from day one

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Thinking of renovating in 2026? Follow our 4-step plan to give yourself a head start in January

By Sarah Harley Published

If 2026 is the year when your renovation dreams will come to fruition, here's 4 simple tasks that will help put you on the road to success

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I wasn't prepared for the reality of renovating in winter — these are the lessons I learned first-hand

By Gabriella Dyson Published

Thinking of renovating over winter? Here are the unexpected realities, delays and stress points I faced and the advice that will help you plan smarter

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Why asking which room to renovate first really isn't the best approach

By Sarah Harley Published

Racing ahead isn't what the experts recommend when it comes to your renovation plans. Instead, it's about taking a bigger picture approach to get the best results

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masonry chimney stack with three pots on old house
Chimney stack removal costs: What you can expect to pay and what's involved

By Sarah Harley Last updated

Wondering what to budget for chimney stack removal costs? Here's what's involved and what you should set aside in your budget for getting the job done well

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Amanda Byram attends the Pride of Britain Awards 2018 at The Grosvenor House Hotel
Amanda Byram posts video showing off her huge skylights and microcement bathroom in her renovation project

By Joseph Mullane Published

Byram’s renovation reveals how thoughtful rooflight choices can brighten every corner of a home, giving renovators fresh ideas for maximising natural light

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