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Man reveals he owns the largest brick collection in UK with 4,000 varieties dating from 19th century homes
By Joseph Mullane published
Mark Cranston says he wants a new home for the bricks as he says he no longer has the space to keep them

Found asbestos in fireplaces in your home? Don't panic – our guide is here to help
By Natasha Brinsmead published
Asbestos in fireplaces is actually not as uncommon as you might think. If you suspect it might be lurking in your fireplace, what should you do? We asked the experts

Sarah Beeny faces demolition order after building extension without planning permission
By Joseph Mullane published
Sarah Beeny carried out renovations to her self build on her Stoney Stoke estate whilst filming a TV series

Nationwide offer 0% extra mortgage borrowing for £20k of eco-friendly measures
By Joseph Mullane published
The new "green" offer includes energy efficiency products such as solar panels and heat pumps as well as double and triple glazing

Cracks in your brickwork? A surveyor explains subsidence and how to spot it in a home
By Ian Rock published
If you have a renovation project and are wondering whether or not it might have subsidence, our expert is here to help

Renovating a house: The ultimate guide to restoring your property
By Sarah Harley, Natasha Brinsmead last updated
Renovating a house can be both rewarding and challenging in equal measures. Find out what to expect and how to make sure it goes to plan

More than one million people living on building sites due to delays, says Direct Line
By Joseph Mullane published
More than half of renovators say they regret starting their renovation work as part of the insurance groups findings

How a former doctor's surgery and student bedsits turned out to be the dream renovation project this couple had been searching for
By Debbie Jeffery published
Flats converted into a stunning family house
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