We are refurbishing our loft conversion, well I say that what I mean is ripping it out completely and starting again, new steels, windows, walls, insulationthe lot. So I have been on the hunt for new Velux windows and I cant believe Continue Reading…
Contemplating an extension, then you will need some some planning application drawings. I spoke to Dave Chamberlain at www.arkiplan.co.uk for some professional advice on planning application drawings… Continue Reading…
Period home renovation can be really rewarding, there are lots of points to consider when renovating and decorating a period home. Continue Reading…
Wow this luxury houseboat is amazing! Just fantastic to have this kind of renovated space on water. Here in the UK I have seen many fantastic barges renovated and hundreds of people in the UK reside permanently on barges. However this Continue Reading…
Check out Screwfix Clearance, there are lots of great offers on tools etc and you might find the bargain you have been looking for. Continue Reading…
Getting a House Beautiful subscription is your one-stop shop for regular updates on classic decorating looks, with regular and comprehensive colour-scheming pages and a wide range of shopping suggestions for those special details Continue Reading…
A kitchen floor needs to work hard so choosing the right kitchen type of kitchen flooring is very important. At a minimum it needs to be non-slip and stain resistant. Continue Reading…
Looking for properties needing renovation? 1000s of properties are found here each month on fantastic website Renovate Alerts, setup to help find properties needing renovation across the UK. Continue Reading…
Have you ever found it difficult to get visual decorating ideas for your property renovations? In the past I have spent hours trawling the internet trying to get ideas for my home and have been frustrated with Continue Reading…
Like most people, you’ve probably abandoned the idea of moving this year but there is a solution – don’t move improve! If you’ve got a tracker mortgage you’ll have more pounds in your pocket and it makes sense Continue Reading…
Great news – we have a fabulous Screwfix discount offer for all our JuggleFrogs fans! Continue Reading…
Homebase now have a 1/2 price sale on many items across their full range of household products including flooring, tiling, lighting and bathrooms to name but a few. Continue Reading…
I have just installed under tile heating in our new bathroom. People always seem shocked we have done it as we are on a budget but it’s actually really cost effective and fantastic for keeping tootsies Continue Reading…
One of the first jobs we did in our ongoing (yes we are still going) property renovation was to check out wood burning stoves and get one installed. Life with no radiators was a little chilly so it was a perfect solution to our heating problem Continue Reading…
Want to build a new life in the country? Well the folks at Chilli Farm did and now TV show “Build a New Life in the Country” are looking for other hands-on volunteers who are moving Continue Reading…
Things are progressing on our house renovation and I am excited to say we need to start thinking about the kitchen renovation which means finding out about flat roofs. Luckily for me, our friends at Hambro Roofing Continue Reading…
This is my home and the Victorian house renovation project my boyfriend Phil and I have taken on. This is where the initial inspiration for JuggleFrogs came. We are living in the property and currently tackling Continue Reading…
Work is progressing on our house and now we’re actually getting to the stage where we need to think about radiators – but what radiator size do we need to make sure the room is heated correctly? What dimensions should the Continue Reading…
How to bleed a radiator? I certainly didn’t know the answer until a couple of years ago when I had to bleed a radiator for the first time! I know it’s important to do it and most people don’t so what does it all mean and does it bleeding matter? Continue Reading…
If you are looking for tradesmen, are a tradesman, want to become a tradesman or simply want some advice on what tradesmen do, then you have come to the right place. Continue Reading…
Ever driven past a tumbledown barn or neglected lighthouse and fantasised about turning it into the home of your dreams, like the homes on Wrecks to Riches TV programme. Continue Reading…
Power tools – drills, sanders, nailers, screwdrivers, glue guns, grinders, welders – the list of available power tools could go on and on. So what are the must-haves? How do you know which power tools Continue Reading…
In 2005 Julie Ballantyne and her family took the big leap moved to take on a barn conversion in France. Work is still going on with the barn conversion but Julie has taken time out from the project Continue Reading…
If you are a fan of Grand Designs like me you will remember the inspirational property developer, Monty Ravenscroft, especially as it’s one of the only shows where the design was on a budget – although you can’t tell by the end result. Continue Reading…
If you have been put off your ideas for a loft extension or conservatory because of the potential nightmare of planning laws, then the Government’s proposals for planning legislation changes to reform the system may offer you some hope. Continue Reading…
We are now in the DIY season working through all the jobs that have built up over the winter months… if only it would stop raining! But seemingly innocent DIY jobs can often, it seems, turn into Continue Reading…
In 2006 the death of DIY was reported but is it a misinterpretation? After all, online DIY stores are experiencing growth – Plumbworld Stores are actually seeing Continue Reading…
A property developer has finally sold his Star Trek flat which is a replica of a Starship Voyager for an out of this world price of £425,000 – four times as much as neighbouring apartments. Continue Reading…
Historic buildings are a prominent link to our past and an historic building restoration can keep historic landmarks part of the community. Revitalizing these structures makes for one-of-a-kind homes. Continue Reading…
Our central heating system is the most inefficient system I have ever seen so choosing what boiler we have is an important decision. Having all the ceilings down probably does not help, but now we are fitting a completely new boiler system Continue Reading…
So what’s all this HIPs business about? If the law comes in on time, from the 1st June 2007, all homes put on the market will need to have a Home Information Pack and about £500 will need to be spent on compiling one Continue Reading…
Checking out building renovation regulations and planning requirements are essential if you’re planning to renovate or do some serious building work to your home. Continue Reading…
Smart home technology means controlling the homes environment in a way to suit and enhance the way you want to live. Continue Reading…
The Housebuilder’s Bible by Mark Brinkley – all I can say is if you’re building or thinking of building a house then buy this book. Continue Reading…
I purchased this home extension guide by Paul Hymers as we are planning to build an extension to the back of our house, one day when we get the time and funds, to house a large open-plan kitchen. Continue Reading…
Well are you as confused as I am? Have you ever even heard of Part P electrical regulations? Here I will attempt to bring you up to speed so that you have Part P explained. Continue Reading…
A French property renovation – something I have always dreamed of. Well Denise Liebermann is living her property renovation dream in France! In her free time she pops across to France Continue Reading…
Terence Conran is a legend and I purchased the Ultimate House Book when I needed something that was both practical and also creative to give me more ideas for our property renovation. Continue Reading…