Homeowners will spend on average £4,000 on home improvements this year, says a survey from Checkatrade.
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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.
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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.
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DIY projects are fun, add value to your house and give you a great sense of achievement when you finish the task. But mistakes can be made and they can be very costly in the long run. See the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.
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Taking action to improve your home’s energy efficiency will save you money and lead to a better lifestyle. With some simple changes your home will require less heating, cooling and have a better climate for day-to-day life. We show you how.
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Storage space is hard to come by, especially in old homes. But not everyone is in a position to move somewhere bigger every time they run out of cupboard space. There are a variety of ways to maximise the space you have with a few simple tricks and home improvements.
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With summer coming most homeowners will be getting their garden and lawns ready for outdoor activities and parties. Housefixer.co.uk has answered the most frequently asked questions about turf to help you achieve the garden you want.
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VIDEO: Brits spend a whopping £4, 000 per year per household unnecessarily according to Julia Kendell. The much-loved presenter of popular television program DIY SOS caught up with us at housefixer.co.uk to discuss how to save all of that money.
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Mosaic tiles are a stylish way to add interest to a room and can make for great feature walls. They are also easy to install yourself and we have an easy guide to help you DIY at home.
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The bank holiday weekend is the ideal time to tackle DIY projects but only some tasks will add value to your home. Research has been done to identify these tasks and a loft conversion has come out on top.
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There is no more iconic country kitchen than a Cotswold’s kitchen but it can be difficult to recreate that look in your own home. Old-fashioned charm mixed with modern functionality is a difficult line to tread.
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De-cluttering the home is the best way to entice buyers and secure a quick house sale, according to new research. A survey from HSBC shows the list of home improvements which can help a homeowner sell their house.
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Before any renovation or DIY project the first step is always to clean and tidy the space. Home experts Colin McAlister and Justin Ryan from popular program Home Heist decided to share their tips for a clean and tidy home with housefixer.co.uk
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Dangerous roof repairs better left to a professional are being attempted by UK homeowners despite warnings this daredevil trend can result in injury or death. Gas and electrical projects can also result in an accident.
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If a tile is broken, cracked, discoloured or chipped you don’t need to redo the entire floor or wall to fix it. There is an easy way to replace a broken tile with a few simple DIY skills.
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With a boost in home improvement and renovation in the UK there has also been an influx in rogue trades people. When doing home improvement projects it is important that homeowners take steps to keep themselves and their home safe from a dodgy dealer.
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Kevin McCloud, is bringing his home show Grand Designs Live back to London’s ExCeL Centre from May 5 to 13. To celebrate its return, Housefixer.co.uk is offering readers the chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to the live show.
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Polycell has created packaging for its home DIY products which contains a special ability to connects to a smart phone application. The phone scans the code and this triggers a DIY demonstration video for the exact DIY task.
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Trade cowboys or rogue traders will offer a way around the new green tax on home improvements, warns an industry expert. The tax has come with a warning that dodgy trades people will take advantage of those looking to save money on eco renovations.
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Rosie Caley and Marc Stchedroff of Basement Works Ltd. shared their top conversion tips with us at housefixer.co.uk. See the basement conversion ideas and pictures for inspiration.
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A new television program will help those who cannot afford to repair their home. DIY and home improvement projects gone wrong, a lack of money, time or plain folly will be dealt with in a new show from Channel 5.
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Handy women are dominating the DIY world according to Anna-Marie De Souza from Build It + Home Improvement magazine. One quarter of women recently surveyed said they were planning to complete DIY tasks this Easter long weekend.
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While women are picking up the tools men are believed to be losing their DIY skills. According to new research young men are less than half as likely as older men to have the skills needed to perform basic household DIY tasks.
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Lord Alan Sugar has beaten out Richard Branson and Phil Spencer to top a list of the most trusted people to manage a project with a tight budget. The savvy businessman topped the survey with most people choosing Sugar to complete their home improvement task.
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It is estimated that 8.4 million people will spend the long weekend completing a DIY project. According to Santander, bank holidays provide the perfect time for Brits to tackle their to-do list at home.
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