Melanie Griffiths

Melanie is an experienced homes journalist and editor of Period Living, Britain's best-selling period homes magazine. She has worked for Homes & Gardens and Real Homes, and is a former Deputy Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating, writing about modern design and architecture, and interviewing countless self builders and renovators about their experiences. In addition to undertaking her renovation projects, her other great passion is gardening.

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Georgian terrace houses with sash windows

Complete guide to sash windows: Styles, costs, pros and cons

By Melanie Griffiths last updated

Sash windows have a charm all of their own — elegant, stylish and characterful. However, understanding how to restore or replace them is not always straightforward. Our guide explains everything you need to know

rewiring a double plug socket

Electrical Sockets Explained

By Melanie Griffiths last updated

We explain the parts and elements of an electrical socket

Community Infrastructure Levy self-build project

Community Infrastructure Levy: All You Need to Know

By Melanie Griffiths, Michael Holmes last updated

PLANNING HUB The Community Infrastructure Levy could be a potential pitfall for self-builders. Here’s all you need to know to apply for self build CIL exemption

PLANNING HUB
built in ovens

Ovens and Hobs: Choosing the Right Model for Your Kitchen

By Melanie Griffiths published

More people than ever are opting for built-in ovens and hobs as opposed to freestanding cookers or ranges — and no wonder with the number of cooking functions now available