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EXTENDING YOUR HOME
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 11 Sept 2026
Board Your Loft, Increase Your VALUE
How boarding your loft can increase the value of your home Lofts are traditionally one of the most under-utilised spaces in any home, however, boarding your loft is a cost-effective way to create a safe, accessible and usable storage space that helps make your home more organised – whilst improving
Read story →EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 19 Jun 2026
EXTRA Space And INCOME
Creating extra space and income from your underused garage A garage conversion is one of the most popular types of home extension, according to Thames Design & Build founder, Rob Allison, who has two decades of experience in the construction industry.A report by bank Santander, says that 650,000 of
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 4 Mar 2026
Bringing visual appeal to stunning Claybanks Estates
The Residence Collection brings visual appeal and energy efficiency to stunning Claybanks Estates development Located in Heswall on the Wirral, Claybanks Estates is a luxury four home development which blends contemporary design with cutting-edge performance. The project is a collaboration between f
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 17 Mar 2025
Is It Time To UPGRADE
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Windows & Doors? The cold winter days and nights have, hopefully, long gone and we look forward to the warmer and lighter days ahead as spring arrives and we look forward to summer. The spring season is a popular time of the calendar year for homeowners to start looking [&
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 4 Jun 2024
Elevate The AESTHETICS Of Your Decor
Create overall well being and elevate the aesthetics of your interior decor – with Mercury Glazing If you’re seeking ideas for a home renovation or a new build project, here are some suggestions that can help you achieve your goal: Bringing more natural light into your home is a top priority for man
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 4 Jun 2024
SEAL The Deal
An Energy Efficient Ideal Home Liniar Windows Seal The Deal When Toby Clamp and his partner Maria were looking for their ideal new build home, the property’s energy performance was an important consideration. They wanted year-round comfort and warmth without excessive heating and cooling costs and f
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CELEBRITY FEATURES · EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 25 Mar 2024
You Can Make It HUP
Make A hup! A Home with TV’s Laura Jane ClarkCelebrity journalist Angela Sara West chats with TV architect and designer Laura Jane Clark from BBC’s ‘Your Home Made Perfect’ about her creative career, exciting property experiences, design pet hates and loves, her lovely loos, and top tips & tricks fo
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BI-FOLDING DOORS · EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 25 Mar 2024
ENHANCE YOUR LIFE WITH ALUK HOME
What’s the maximum size for a bifold? What’s the difference between an inline and a lift and slide door? Are aluminium windows as efficient as PVC-U? All these questions, and many more, are answered in the pages of the stunning new website from aluminium window and door specialist AluK. Under the ba
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 14 Mar 2024
SECURE, THERMALLY EFFICIENT & ELEGANT
ADVANCE 70 Windows & Doors – Making Your Home More Secure, Thermally Efficient and ElegantWhen choosing new windows and doors for your home, there are many initial design aspects to consider. Colour, configuration and style will undoubtedly add kerb appeal and elegance to your property. However, the
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · HERITAGE & PERIOD PROPERTIES · 6 Mar 2024
Embracing SPRING
Embracing SPRING: The right windows illuminate your home with natural light, according to The Residence Collection With research showing natural light has a powerful and positive effect not only on mental health but also on physical health and general-well being1, it is becoming more important than
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 22 Nov 2023
Missing Out On VALUE?
Are Homeowners Missing Out On Added Value? Grey, green and blue colours are now helping to add tens of thousands of £s to property prices according to recent national statistics. Deborah Hendry, Managing Director, Kolorseal considers that those who only fabricate in white pvc-u are causing many home
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 22 Nov 2023
HISTORIC Farmhouse
EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT Improve Magazine talks to Renovate Leeds about their recent project, working on an exclusive housing development. Renovate Leeds was founded 5 years ago by Lee Walton who has over 20 years of experience working within the window, door and conservatory industry, installing high
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CONSUMER ADVICE · EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 22 Nov 2023
The Struggle To Find TRADESPEOPLE
One in five Brits halting home improvements as they struggle to find tradespeople, The Residence Collection reveals4 September 2023: Following increased mortgage and interest rates in the UK, the housing market is under pressure. UK inflation has also hit Brits hard, with consumer prices reaching th
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 22 Nov 2023
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
AluK’s guide to planning and permitted development?Permitted development rights have changed a lot over recent years and it’s now much easier to change your windows and doors, build extensions, and add garden rooms without having to apply for planning permission. As long as your house isn’t listed a
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 22 Nov 2023
Sanctuary of ELEGANCE
Sanctuary Of Elegance Your home is more than just a place to live; it's a reflection of your style and personality. Making the right choices when it comes to your home's design not only enhances its aesthetics but also adds value to your property. Capital Windows, a trusted name in home improvements
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · Liniar · 22 Nov 2023
TRADITION & INNOVATION
A perfect blend of tradition and innovationSoon after Monika and her husband Wayne moved into their new property, they began considering improvements to make it their perfect home. The couple quickly realised replacing the existing timber windows and doors was a priority and turned to local fabricat
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 14 Sept 2023
Natural Light Transformations
Bring Natural Light Into Your Home and Transform Your Living Space Flooding a home with natural light has proven to make us feel more relaxed and improve our health and wellbeing. Not only does it transform your living space, natural light makes your home more attractive to potential buyers. In toda
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 13 Sept 2023
Design Windows & Doors in your Own Home!
NEW! Design Your Own Windows and Doors and Have ADVANCE 70 in Your Home! When you are looking to upgrade your existing windows and doors, it can be very difficult to envisage how they may look in your home. Certain designs, colours and combinations may not entirely compliment the style, period or lo
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 16 May 2023
FUTURE-PROOF Windows & Doors
Planning New Windows & Doors for the Future The Future Homes Standard will require new build homes to be future-proofed with low carbon heating and world-leading levels of energy efficiency; it will be introduced by 2025.The updates to both Part L and Part F in particular, have great significance to
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 16 Feb 2023
Picture PERFECT
The Residence Collection & Renovate Leeds Help Create Dream Home for North East Celebrity, Gaz Beadle Geordie Shore star, Gary Beadle (Gaz), started the renovation of his new family home with arguably the most important part – the windows. Situated in the idyllic suburbs of Yorkshire, Gaz’s luxury c
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 15 Feb 2023
STUNNING Barn Conversion& Extension
Stunning Grade II Listed Barn Conversion And Extension This Grade II listed barn in North Yorkshire has undergone an incredible transformation using Schüco aluminium systems to extend and modernise the property while paying homage to its agricultural heritage.Along with converting the existing red b
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 3 Oct 2022
Transforming A Home
Transforming A Home While Retaining Its Traditional Character When Riaz Hameed decided to modernise his family home the brief was to retain the traditional character of the front of the house and extend the rear to create a contemporary, open-plan living area. The rear extension matches the traditio
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 29 Sept 2022
INVESTING In Your Home
Investing In Your Home New windows and doors are a great investment in the short and long term for your home and can add value at every level. But as a considered investment, you’ll want to be sure you’ve made the right decision and the team at Capital Windows are here to help. These days, […
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · IMPROVERS HOMES · 29 Sept 2022
Natural LIGHT
Natural Light CREATING A GLAZED WALL Sliding aluminium patio doors offer a sleek, understated door design that lets the glass take centre stage. By design, the slim, elegant frames of an aluminium sliding patio door create a truly contemporary finish that will enhance any home and because they can f
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 7 Jul 2022
The Homeowners CHOICE
The Homeowners Choice In today’s society there is a wealth of choice when it comes to new windows and doors. There is one thing for certain, whether you are extending your home or building from scratch, The Bi-Fold Network has a product range to meet your needs. GET YOUR GARDEN AUTUMN READY WITH BEA
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 30 Jun 2022
The Perfect ENTERTAINING Space
The Perfect Space For Entertaining All Year Round On sunny summer days this Buckinghamshire home can be opened up to the garden to create one large entertaining space, perfect for this family that loves to socialise. Albino and his family were keen to create the perfect space to entertain guests and
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 29 Jun 2022
Exquisite RENOVATION
Exquisite RENOVATION When Mr and Mrs Clarke from Todwick, Sheffield, decided to upgrade their home, they turned to Global Windows. In just five days, the double glazing specialists had transformed the house with new windows, three French doors, and a unique mushroom coloured composite entrance door.
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 29 Jun 2022
BOOST Your Home’s Value
TikTok Trends That Could Boost Your Home’s Value By More Than £100K From colour blocking to living walls, experts reveal 2022’s biggest home improvement and design trends, and how much value they can add to your home.Rated People analysed more than 800,000 home improvement jobs on its platform as we
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · NEWS · 16 Mar 2022
Glide Your CARBON FOOTPRINT Down
Stunning Sliding Doors To Glide Your Carbon Footprint Down Dutemänn Glide-S is the next generation of sliding door, boasting industry leading thermal insulation, a smooth lift and glide mechanism and maximum glass area. With impressive maximum height and width options Dutemänn Glide challenges tradi
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CONSUMER ADVICE · EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 16 Mar 2022
New Building REGULATIONS
New Building Regulations Come Into Force June 2022 Here’s what you need to know The Building Regulations change in June this year and the updates to both Part L and Part F in particular, have great significance to homeowners, when looking to purchase new window and doors, whether in your main proper
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · SKYLIGHTS & ROOF LANTERNS · 15 Mar 2022
DAYLIGHTING
With Thames Valley Window Company Create bright and uplifting spaces in the home with leading glazing specialists, Thames Valley Window Company’s range of composite, aluminium and timber glass roof lanterns and lights.Benefitting both mental and physical health, sunlight plays a huge part in our ove
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CONSUMER ADVICE · EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 15 Mar 2022
Extending A HOME
Extending a home without breaking the bank COVID has changed the way we all live and how we use our homes, with many people continuing to work from home, either permanently or flexibly. The pandemic has shifted focus onto work/life balance for many of us, with our homes becoming the focal point for
Read story →EXTENDING YOUR HOME · NEWS · 11 Mar 2022
Clever Use Of GLASS
Clever Use Of GLASS This kitchen includes a run of cabinetry featuring a mixture of wall, floor and tall units, and an island running parallel in a contrasting colour with cabinets in Herringbone Kitchen' Applegate range, a modern take on the traditional shaker style. With units flush to the floor,
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · NEWS · 9 Mar 2022
Out With The DARK, In With The LIGHT
Photography credit: Ben Blossom When John Gahan decided to future-proof his semi-detached Victorian home in South East London, he took the opportunity to transform the dark, unwelcoming kitchen into one that was modern and light-filled. Remodelling and extending the ground floor of his home made for
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · NEWS · 9 Mar 2022
Join the Retrofit REVOLUTION
Join the growing Retrofit Revolution for high performance, energy efficient homes Russell Smith, Founder and MD of RetrofitWorks discusses how as more and more homeowners choose to make their properties green, what help is at hand for you to add value, optimise your home’s energy efficiency and ulti
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Informed CHOICE
Make an informed choice Free aluminium brochure Mercury Specialist Frames Ltd has just published a new retail brochure which showcases its aluminium window and door products. Steve Cross, Director at Mercury, said “Our latest high-end consumer brochure features our range of quality aluminium windows
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · HERITAGE & PERIOD PROPERTIES · 19 Oct 2021
Feeling FLUSH
Combining the style of traditional timber windows and doors with modern energy efficiency and security, the Heritage Flush Collection from Deceuninck is the perfect addition to both period and contemporary homes.What are the most important things to think about when buying new or replacement windows
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · NEWS · 19 Oct 2021
ADD Value
Add Value to Your Property – Ask for Icotherm by name In the last 2 to 3 years the home improvement market has experienced a surge in interest in conservatory upgrades, in favour of installing roofs that would allow the use of the room all year round As that demand has grown, so have the […]
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BI-FOLDING DOORS · EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 12 Oct 2021
Let The LIGHT In
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, possibly forever – and in many cases, the way we work. Even though many have now returned to offices, many more people have seen the introduction of a more flexible, hybrid way of working, where employees work partly in the office and partly at home
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS · 3 Jun 2021
beer GARDEN
PUB SHED AND GARDEN MAKEOVER on a budget and all under £6k… Over the course of the last 15 months or so, the restrictions on movement and travel have had a positive impact on the home and garden improvement market. With so much time spent at home, some of which on furlough, combined wit
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · Liniar · 1 Jun 2021
tradeglaze DELIVERS
Jackson Windows by Tradeglaze delivers high quality for Chanceoption Homes directors Nestled into the beautiful backdrop of the highly sought-after Lincolnshire village of Ruskington is a new-build property that’s turning heads for all the right reasons. The stunning property has been
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · NEWS · 1 Jun 2021
stunning TRANSFORMATION
Mr and Mrs Booth fell in love with their old stone home in Woodall, Yorkshire, but they knew it would need some tender loving care In just five days, thanks to the expert work by double glazing specialists Global Windows, the home was given an award-winning makeover, complete with new uPVC windows,
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · NEWS · 7 Feb 2021
retrofit REVOLUTION
Climate change has always been a priority for RetrofitWorks’ Director, Russell Smith. He founded the not-for-profit on the basis of providing an easily-adopted model for improving the UK’s housing stock through environmentally friendly repairs, maintenance and improvements. Russell tells us about ho
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BI-FOLDING DOORS · EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 21 Oct 2020
filled with LIGHT
A forever family home filled with lightIt was far from love at first sight when Hannah and Duncan looked around a 1970s house in Sussex. What changed their minds was the potential to create a light-filled, open-plan living space. “We were moving from a period villa with sizeable rooms and lots
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · Liniar · 21 Oct 2020
an architect’s VISION
Liniar helps deliver an architect’s vision A stone's throw from the picturesque Blanchmans Farm Nature Reserve, the aptly named Cedarwood property is a contemporary masterpiece which blends perfectly into the surrounding landscape. Finished in mid-2020, this beautiful Warlingham property was constru
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ARCHITECTURAL GLAZING · BI-FOLDING DOORS · 14 Sept 2020
transformational SPACES
Steve Jones at Hehku explains how aluminium glazing can transform homes, creating light-filled living spaces that are perfect for modern life. With this year’s lockdown and working from home likely to become the norm for many households across the UK, the trend to improve, not move is here to
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · NEWS · 14 Sept 2020
open KITCHEN
Client: Alison & Phil Ball Style: Contemporary open-plan kitchen and family room extension Location: Rainhill, near Liverpool Build time: 3 years Alison and Phil Ball, both working at family company Heating & Boiler Services Ltd, had always dreamed of creating a light and contem
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS · 6 Sept 2020
transforming CONSERVATORIES
Ask for an Icotherm roof when transforming your conservatories The world of conservatories is being transformed by the latest innovative solution that is the “solid” roof. If you are the proud owner of a conservatory, you have probably found yourself questioning how to best use said room. Har
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CONSERVATORIES & ORANGERIES · EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 6 Sept 2020
a brighter CHOICE
If you are looking for an architectural feature which looks at home in either a contemporary or traditional setting, look no further than Korniche Korniche Aluminium Systems – Contemporary glazing products that deliver everything a homeowner and self-builder could wish for to bring light into extens
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BI-FOLDING DOORS · EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 3 Sept 2020
inside OUT
Bring the Outside In with Thames Valley Window Company Delivering excellence across its vast array of windows, doors and conservatories, the Thames Valley Window Company is renowned for taking care of customers through the entire length of their purchase, from product selection through to installati
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS · 1 Sept 2020
all DECKED out
Case study, Garden Decking by Envirobuild THE PROJECT When we were contacted about our low maintenance decking to help make a beautiful area for soaking up the sun in an idyllic south facing garden, we were all too happy to help. The client wanted a large space on which to entertain on
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · NEWS · 25 Aug 2020
building the DREAM
Client: Gareth BoydStyle: Scandinavian, open plan self-buildLocation: Northern IrelandBuild time: 3 yearsKeylite Gareth Boyd and his wife Lindsey had always dreamed of building a home for themselves and their young son. Working as an Architectural Technician at 2020architects, Gareth had spen
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME · Liniar · 24 Aug 2020
going GREEN
From green Government initiatives to documentaries like Blue Planet, the world around us is keen to prevent ongoing climate change damage from impacting our communities – and possibly reversing some of the damage that has taken place over time due to greenhouse gas emissions. The steps an average pe
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BALUSTRADES & BALCONIES · EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 24 Aug 2020
Just Cruising
Installed in April 2020 during the coronavirus lockdown, this Balconette glass balustrade has enhanced far-reaching North Sea views and enjoyment of the garden for homeowners Kerrie Jones and James Hutchison in Kirkcaldy, Fife. Balconette James installed the 11-metre Aerofoil system glass bal
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BI-FOLDING DOORS · EXTENDING YOUR HOME · 22 Aug 2018
open House
When Gillian and her family decided to buy a derelict farm in County Durham, she could only dream about the property she might eventually be able to enjoy. Fast-forward eight years, and Gillian has successfully converted and extended the former granary building to create a beautifully appointed and
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