Discover the measures taken to radically improve the thermal performance of these existing homes

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The insulation in your home has a lifespan, and it’s important to know when it is time to replace it, as our building expert explains

So often an underused dumping ground for the family’s clutter, your loft has the potential to become a valuable extra room, giving you that bedroom suite, bathroom or home office you’ve been dreaming

Chris Townsend and Steph Wetherell enjoy al fresco sleeping more than most. Here’s their pick of the best underfloor insulation your camping money can buy

Perched at the top of their listed Victorian terrace, Harry and Joe’s new loft was inspired by iconic New York architecture