Bathroom remodels can be disruptive

Plumbing considerations when revamping your bathroom

Bathroom renovation isn't something to be taken lightly; aside from the disruption caused by having this part of your home out of action for a week or two, there are various practical considerations you need to bear in mind before you start.

Have a go at renovating your bathroom

Top tips for bathroom planning

If you've decided to renovate your bathroom, you might be wondering where to start. Elements like budget, space and your level of skill will all be important considerations that you'll need to think about for the task to be a success. Read on for some top tips that will require your attention during a bathroom renovation.

Install railings to make your property secure

A guide to worthwhile, long-lasting home renovation jobs

As well as the superficial renovation jobs like painting and decorating, you might be considering what you could do in your property that will have long-lasting positive effects. You might change the appearance of your home every year, but some jobs - when done properly - can last well into the future.

Hi-tech appliances are ideal for keen cooks

Kitchen design ideas for the keen cook

If you love to cook, you'll know just how important it is to have the perfect kitchen to ensure nothing gets in the way of whipping up a delicious meal. Here are some ideas to consider if you're thinking of turning your kitchen into a chef's paradise.

Open up your home with a kitchen-diner

How to make a small home feel more spacious

If you live in a big city like London, chances are that you won't have the budget to buy a large property. Small homes can work well, but sometimes they can feel a little cramped. One way you can create more space is to turn two rooms into one.

Family homes can benefit from a new bathroom

Ways to improve your home as your family grows

Although having a growing family is an incredibly memorable part in the life of any parent, it's worth bearing in mind the demands that this can place on a property. As the household becomes larger, you'll accumulate more possessions, which can lead to your home becoming cramped. This is something that can be counteracted by renovating your property to increase the amount of living space it provides.

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show

The South-West Homebuilding & Renovating Show

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to the South-West next weekend to help hundreds of aspiring self-builders and renovators with top tips and advice that will help them achieve their vision.

Install a fireplace mantel in your home

A hearth is the centre of a home and installing a fireplace mantel can make it the focal point of a home as well. If you are undergoing home renovations or want to update period features of a home an easy way to add character to a room is a mantelpiece.

Linda Barker speaks out about rogue traders

Linda Barker, television personality and interior designer, has joined a campaign against rogue traders in the home building and renovation industry. Barker is best known for her role on television program 60 Minute Makeover where the team of designers completely revamps a house.

Renovation tips for homeowners hoping to attract buyers

Taking the time to renovate your home can not only provide you with a space that looks better and is comfortable to relax in, but also create a house that is much more attractive to potential buyers. When the time comes to sell your house, you might find you can command a much higher asking price, so the time and money you put into improvements will have paid off.

Local councils squash home extension plans

Local councils have united in the move to put the kybosh on David Cameron’s plans to get Britain building. Earlier this year the government announced it would relax planning regulations to encourage homeowners to renovate.

Relaxed planning breeds illegal home extensions

Misinterpretations of the new relaxed planning regulations could see many people construct illegal home extensions. The thin line between acceptable home renovations and illegal ones has been blurred since Prime Minister David Cameron announced the planning changes.

Cameron’s house of bricks

Prime Minister David Cameron has moved to relax planning regulations in order to get the country building. The new plans to encourage house building are set to deliver about 70,000 new homes and 140,000 jobs in the construction industry.

It is all in the builder’s breakfast

Bacon and eggs taste different everywhere you go and it is often the fuel keeping builders and tradies going as they put your home or renovation together. To find out what exactly is the breakfast choice of champions MyBuilder.com is surveying more than 60, 000 UK trades men.

Bathroom design trends for 2013

Those looking to renovate their bathroom will be interested in the design trends for 2013. Next year’s bathrooms will take more steps towards energy efficiency without scrimping on luxury. We look to what bathroom trends are to be popular next year.

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