I’m sure you already know, procurement can make or break a renovation project. Sourcing the items you need, finding the right supplier, negotiating the price and then acquiring the goods is a tricky process to manage, and when handled incorrectly, could set any project back…
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It’s kind of assumed that if you renovate a property before you sell, you’ll always make money. This is why so many people are trying to work out the renovations that give the best return. But honestly, it’s a lot more complicated than that. The…
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When you’re renovating your home (or even just clearing out your garage or demolishing part of your garden), you’ll probably find that you have so much stuff, you need a skip. I know we’ve been there. How does this stuff even accumulate? Sometimes, it feels…
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I get it, home renos are pricey. Especially with the ever-increasing costs of both trade and materials. Hardly anyone has a never-ending budget, unless you’re Kim K, so it’s likely that you’re thinking about the ways you can claw back some of the cost on…
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If you’ve ever renovated a home (or you’re in the middle of one right now), you’ll know that while the end result is exciting, the in-between can feel…a lot. Dust everywhere. Half-packed rooms. Furniture piled into corners. And that constant feeling that your home is…
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Underfloor heating is a super efficient and modern way to heat your home. It offers a more consistent source of warmth, lower operating costs, and even fewer unsightly radiators. But if you’re thinking about having underfloor heating installed, there may be one main question on…
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This post was written with the help of Jeremy Davidson from Mortgage Adviser Directory. He has a strong interest in UK mortgages and property finance and works closely with remortgage advisers nationwide Home renovations can transform how a property looks, feels, and functions, but they…
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I’ve written many times before about conservatories. They’re lovely, and can be really useful spaces as they’re flooded with natural light, but they aren’t really that useable when they’re 30 degrees in summer and -10 in winter. This makes them costly to heat or cool,…
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We’ve all heard the “innovative” ways you can reduce your heating bills: “Turn the thermostat down one degree.” “Stick some foil behind your radiator so it reflects more heat into the room.” While yes, these things work, they might not be enough, and there are…
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In Britain, we love our histoy. We tend to shout loud and proud about it, and we admire old buildings that contain plenty of secrets within their walls. You might have bought a period property for its charm, for its history, for its character. But…
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While homes with basements are few and far between in the UK, those that do have them can be prone to water damage. Has your basement turned into a pond after recent storms? Finding water where it shouldn’t be is always annoying and worrying, especially…
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Silverfish are something I’ve never seen or heard of outside my parents’ house. My parents have had them for years, and they’ve tried to get rid countless times. But they’ve only ever got bigger. When they first started noticing them, they were tiny little things.…
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