We help you understand what the true cost for a kitchen renovation is and highlight some of the variables that can change the price with tips on how to control your costs.

If you’re about to embark on the slightly hands-off approach of a remote renovation, here’s everything you need to know…

In this beginner’s guide we’ve prepared the most important things to consider before starting on a hip to gable extension project!

Planning to build an extension and wondering if you can do it alone? If you live in the United Kingdom, architects are not required to submit planning or to design a building, but before you make the decision of building without one, here are a few points you might want to consider.

Wondering how much a bathroom costs?. If you’re about to save for a bathroom renovation and you’re wondering how much it costs to fit a new bathroom in the UK, here are all the details.

This our Safestyle windows review who we chose to replace our front bay and office window. When we moved into our 1930s house back in 2016, one of the inconvenient truths flagged in our survey was that we would need to install new UPVC bay windows at some point fairly soon (in fact, most of the windows needed replacing). Read more…

Don’t be baffled by these renovation buzzwords! We’ll explain all…

It can be baffling trying to work out contractors fees. Wondering how much an interior designer costs? Let me tell you. Plus, I’ve got an affordable solution if you’re looking for something different.

This time we take a look at what our original kitchen extension was going to cost, and show line by line what would have been included in the build.

If you’re undecided about whether hiring a project manager is right for you, read on for the 8 questions to ask yourself first…

Selecting a cohesive colour scheme is tough but important! This guide explains why and how to make colour decisions you’re really pleased with…

I’ve seen this happen to many clients of mine and it’s something I don’t want for you. Here’s how to prevent it!

I know you’re super excited to jump head first into grand designs for your reno project, but take it from Neil and I, there’s some essential work you need to do first before hiring an architect which will make your life (and theirs) easier – and could save you a lot of money.

Finding it difficult to pin down a vision for your home? This could be why…

When your renovation is on hold it can be frustrating! But don’t give up or chillax until work starts… there’s so much you can do to keep your project progressing!

Are you keen to make your renovation budget stretch as far as possible? Yep. We were in the same boat, and so are my clients Nick & Amy. Here’s how I advised them…

Are you renovating with kids soon? Worried you won’t be able to make progress as fast as you’d like? We called on all the parents in our Reno Club to share their advice for you!

Fi’s turning the grand old age of 30, and in this post she’s looking back on the lessons learned in the last 10 years.

Welcome to our house and ‘work-in-progress’ renovation project. We’re currently 90% the way through the mammoth task of dragging an extremely dated 1930s semi-detached house in Sussex kicking and screaming into the 21st century! Take a look at our best bits…

Selecting a cohesive colour scheme is tough but important! This guide explains why and how to make colour decisions you’re really pleased with…