Lots has changed in the past couple of years. Doing a project now, compared to three or four years ago, really is quite different. This is because of everything from long delays and price rises to shortages of skilled labour. So this feature should help give you an idea of what to expect when undertaking a renovation project in 2022…
There’s no doubt navigating life during the pandemic hasn’t been the smoothest. We’ve all had to rapidly get accustomed to a new way of living. But, and I’m sorry to be…
Over the last few months lots of things changed for me and my family, and our extension plans. We had an oil boiler breakdown halfway through the renovation and the surprise…
You need to take an individual and bespoke approach to setting your renovation budget. Plus, it's likely your finances or cash flow is different to Mr and Mrs Jones' down the…
When you've just bought a doer-upper, it's not hard to see why you'd want to get the sledgehammer out the second you've got the keys. But, assessing your space is crucial…
"I know most people are downsizing at our age – my husband Dave and I are in our mid-to-late 60s – but this is our chance to have our dream house,…
I’ll get straight to the point. Finding tradespeople – good, quality, tradespeople that tick all the right boxes – is hard. Probably the most stressful part of this renovating process so…
