The promise of uncovering original features is, for many, one of the biggest draws of a renovation project. But what should you do if you find them in a sorry state? Our guide explains how to proceed

Insulating an older property requires care, as the use of inappropriate methods or materials can do more harm than good, so follow our expert guide on the dos and don’ts

MARTA BALAZS, INTERIOR DESIGNER Need some advice on ...

fter its closure and abandonment in 1969, St Andrew’s Chapel, a once handsome 15th-century gatehouse abbey in Boxley, Kent, stood for 50 years in a state of decay, at ever-increasing risk of ruin. Tod

Earlier in the year, we made a list of the things that make our 1998 ’van a little harder to live with than it needs to be. Many have been sorted already – the plumbing is more reliable and there have

Our panel of design experts helps us decide between scrimp and splurge-worthy finishes, fixings and furniture