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 Move or extend: How to make this key decision By Sarah Harley published 23 October 24 If you're short on space or feeling restless, you may be weighing up the decision to move or extend. But what are the key factors to take into account when making your final choice? 18 hallway renovation ideas for every style and budget By Gabriella Dyson published 19 October 24 Turn the most overlooked area of your home into a standout feature with these inspiring hallway renovation ideas, perfect for any budget More than one million people living on building sites due to delays, says Direct Line By Joseph Mullane published 15 October 24 More than half of renovators say they regret starting their renovation work as part of the insurance groups findings 'Our extension was built at an angle to maximise the views' – take a tour of this renovated stone cottage on a sloping site By Debbie Jeffery published 13 October 24 This two-storey cottage extension was angled to make the most of views across a Welsh valley 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 12 October 24 Flats converted into a stunning family house 11 house rendering ideas from real homes to finish off your build in style By Amy Willis, Mark Brinkley published 12 October 24 Our pick of rendered build projects to inspire your choice of exterior finish for your self build, extension or renovation 'Our extensions tend to split opinion' – see how a striking loft conversion and rear extension transformed an Edwardian home By Karen Wilson published 5 October 24 Esther Hamilton-Dick has successfully transformed a traditional Edwardian property by adding a spacious kitchen extension and loft conversion with a bold modern edge How much does external wall insulation cost? By Tim Phillips published 5 October 24 It’s touted as a home insulation method with many benefits, but are external wall insulation costs worth the outlay? Here’s how to calculate your potential investment How much does house rendering cost? By Tim Phillips published 4 October 24 Whether you’re building a new home or renovating your property, render is a typical choice for many houses. Here’s what you need to know when budgeting for this exterior finish 12 freestanding log burner ideas to bring warmth and style to your interior design By Sarah Harley published 3 October 24 Freestanding log burner ideas don't just bring warmth to your home. They can also provide a stylish focal point in a variety of settings. We've rounded up 12 ideas to inspire your home heating choices 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
Move or extend: How to make this key decision By Sarah Harley published 23 October 24 If you're short on space or feeling restless, you may be weighing up the decision to move or extend. But what are the key factors to take into account when making your final choice?
18 hallway renovation ideas for every style and budget By Gabriella Dyson published 19 October 24 Turn the most overlooked area of your home into a standout feature with these inspiring hallway renovation ideas, perfect for any budget
More than one million people living on building sites due to delays, says Direct Line By Joseph Mullane published 15 October 24 More than half of renovators say they regret starting their renovation work as part of the insurance groups findings
'Our extension was built at an angle to maximise the views' – take a tour of this renovated stone cottage on a sloping site By Debbie Jeffery published 13 October 24 This two-storey cottage extension was angled to make the most of views across a Welsh valley
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 12 October 24 Flats converted into a stunning family house
11 house rendering ideas from real homes to finish off your build in style By Amy Willis, Mark Brinkley published 12 October 24 Our pick of rendered build projects to inspire your choice of exterior finish for your self build, extension or renovation
'Our extensions tend to split opinion' – see how a striking loft conversion and rear extension transformed an Edwardian home By Karen Wilson published 5 October 24 Esther Hamilton-Dick has successfully transformed a traditional Edwardian property by adding a spacious kitchen extension and loft conversion with a bold modern edge
How much does external wall insulation cost? By Tim Phillips published 5 October 24 It’s touted as a home insulation method with many benefits, but are external wall insulation costs worth the outlay? Here’s how to calculate your potential investment
How much does house rendering cost? By Tim Phillips published 4 October 24 Whether you’re building a new home or renovating your property, render is a typical choice for many houses. Here’s what you need to know when budgeting for this exterior finish
12 freestanding log burner ideas to bring warmth and style to your interior design By Sarah Harley published 3 October 24 Freestanding log burner ideas don't just bring warmth to your home. They can also provide a stylish focal point in a variety of settings. We've rounded up 12 ideas to inspire your home heating choices
