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

Antique wall lights and sconces bring timeless elegance, soft ambience and rich history to interiors, blending craftsmanship with modern living, as Alice Roberton explains

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A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane