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May 2020

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May 31
- How much does drainage cost? Your price guide to new drains
May 29
- 5 Ways to Pick the Perfect Front Door
- Roof Structures Explained
- 4 Reasons You Need Aluminium Bifold Doors
- Building Regulations: Chimneys, stoves & fireplaces
- Do I Need Planning Permission for an Annexe?
- How to Revive Wood Floors
- Which Wall Material Has the Best U Value?
- What causes damp in a house - spotting the telltale signs
- Internal Timber Cladding Guide
- Should You Demolish and Replace?
May 28
- Conversion Guide: Barns, Churches, Schools and Industrial
- 10 Benefits of Using a Turnkey Solution
- Adding a Sunroom
- Insulating a Wall: What You Need to Know
- Does Your Plot Have Access Issues?
- How to Renovate for Profit
- How to Value a Building Plot
- Comparing Wall System Costs
May 27
- 4 Key Principles to Adopt During an Energy Efficient Retrofit
- The Importance of Securing the Right Site Insurance for a Renovation or Extension Project
- Insulating a Roof: All You Need to Know
- Roof Pitch: Getting It Right
May 26
- What Material Should I Choose for my Doors and Windows?
- What is Section 106?
- How to Build a Home on a Garden Plot
- How to Patch Plaster: Your Handy How-to Guide
- Flat Roofs: A Handy Guide
- Four Reasons to Give DIY Plumbing a Try
- How to Pour a Concrete Floor
- Bringing Electricity to Site
- Renovating Old Floors
- Comparing Ground Floor Structure Costs
May 22
- How to Get Rid of Rubble
- 4 Reasons You Should Incorporate a Rainwater Harvesting System into Your Home Design
- Buying a Listed Building
May 21
- Great Things You Can Build Using an Oak Frame
- Internal Walls: Stud or Solid?
- A Guide to Chimneys
- Retrofit Central Heating
- Repairing Old Ceilings
- Conservation Areas: A Useful Guide
- A Typical Self Build Schedule
- How to Insulate a Loft
- Creating a Garden Room or Outbuilding
May 20
- Tanking and Making a Cellar Dry
- Adding a Second Storey to a Bungalow
- Popular Types of Roof Lanterns to Brighten Your Home
- Electrical Sockets Explained
- Project Managing Your New Kitchen
- Triple Glazed Windows: Do They Make Sense?
- How to Plasterboard a Ceiling
- How to treat damp in older houses and keep it away for good
May 19
- Choosing Between a Concrete and Steel Staircase Structure
- Building Inspectors: What Do They Do?
- How to Transform a Semi-Detached Home
- A Typical Loft Conversion Schedule
- Top Tips for Creating a Beautiful Low Maintenance Garden
- Which floor structure is best for your home?
May 18
- Bifolds vs Sliding Doors: How to Choose
- Site Insurance and Structural Warranties Jargon Explained
- Tiling a Roof: How Much Does it Cost?
- Render Repair: Maintaining and Repairing External Render
May 15
- 4 Features to Consider When Designing Your Perfect Staircase
- 5 Reasons to Choose a Slate Rainscreen Cladding System for Your Home
- 5 Reasons to Buy Underlay for LVT Flooring
- How much does a new roof cost to build in 2023?
- Aberdeenshire Couple’s Self Build Dream Becomes Reality
- Four Reasons Why Luxury Vinyl Tile is the Perfect Flooring Choice for a Project
May 14
- How to Get the Best Staircase For Your Budget
- Fire Safety Building Regulations: Part B
- How to Board a Loft: A Step-by-Step Guide
May 13
- How Much Will my Foundations Cost?
- VAT on a New Build: Can I Reclaim?
May 11
- Barn Conversions and Permitted Development
- Guide to Good Decking
- How to balance radiators to create an efficient, cost-effective and cosy heating system
May 7
- Renovation Mortgage: Do You Need One?