Plain-English guides on extensions, barn conversions, period renovations, kitchens and bathrooms, and keeping your home in shape.
Permitted development rules for house extensions in England: rear, side and two-storey limits, the larger home extension scheme, and when you still need planning permission.
Read articleA guide to barn conversions in England: Class Q permitted development and prior approval, full planning, listed barns, wildlife surveys and the Building Regulations points that matter.
Read articleHow to renovate an older home the right way: breathable lime materials, avoiding damp-causing cement and paints, repairing sash windows, period features and listed building consent.
Read articleWhat Building Regulations cover in a kitchen or bathroom refit: electrical work (Part P), extract ventilation rates (Part F), gas safety, waterproofing and the order of work.
Read articleA season-by-season home maintenance checklist: gutters, roofs, brickwork and pointing, damp, boiler servicing, sealant, external timber and alarms – small jobs that prevent big repairs.
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