A couple with no DIY experience decided to take on a self-build and now live in a beautiful oak-framed cottage

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For some people, completing a top-to-toe house renovation means finally saying goodbye to endless tradespeople and builders. But, for Rhian and Tom, it laid the foundations for an even more impressive

One of the biggest, and costliest, jobs for renovators comes with updating an outmoded heating and plumbing system — surveyor Ian Rock’s guide explains all you need to know

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From eco-friendly options to unusual finishes, as well as simple solutions that still speak volumes, we’ve got 12 flat roof extension ideas to help inspire your new addition