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What homeowners need to know about permitted development
Practical guidance for homeowners planning their next property project, including what to consider before making a start.
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A closer look at new ideas for homes and gardens
Explore the latest ideas, products and inspiration from across the home improvement market.
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME
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 u
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KERB APPEAL
Give your home’s exterior some LOVE
Give your home’s exterior some love with V33 Extreme Protection Woodstain We don’t need to be psychology experts to know that when our home looks good it can contribute to a sense of wellbeing. This is the time to make s
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GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS
Britain’s ‘micro-garden’ BOOM
Britain’s ‘micro-garden’ boom and how to maximise the space to reach its full potential Garden sizes vary dramatically across the UK, with urban homeowners often working with significantly less outdoor space than those e
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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 experienc
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GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS
Garden UPGRADES that can add almost £9K to your home
The garden upgrades that can add almost £9K to your home’s value this summer With summer traditionally one of the busiest periods for the property market, new research from Yopa reveals that adding a garden room or home
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS
HELP! I bought it at auction!
HELP! I bought it at auction! A dream auction win that made it to TV! When Dave and Heather secured their characterful period home at auction, placing the winning bid from a hotel lobby in Ibiza, they knew they were taki
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GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS
HOW TO BE A HOST WITH THE MOST
BBQING: HOW TO BE A HOST WITH THE MOST Expert reveals simple tips and tricks to fire up your summer soiree With summer in full swing, households across the nation are eager to embrace the great outdoors and enjoy some we
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KERB APPEAL
Hörmann UK Delivers HIGH-PERFORMANCE Garage Door Solution
Hörmann UK Delivers High-Performance Garage Door Solution for Leading Automotive YouTuber’s Dream WorkshopHörmann UK has successfully completed a striking installation of three RollMatic 2 roller garage doors together wi
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STEEL WINDOWS
Amelia McNeil CHAMPIONS steel windows and doors
Internal W20 doors and screens in a Fulham townhouse. Design and vision by Amelia McNeil; supplied and installed by Perla Windows. Image credit David Butler (all images) Interior designer Amelia McNeil champions steel wi
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Alan Titchmarsh Interviews The Duchess Of Edinburgh
ALAN TITCHMARSH INTERVIEWS THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH ABOUT HER GARDEN DESIGN FOR THE ROYAL WINDSOR FLOWER SHOW ALAN TITCHMARSH INTERVIEWS THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH ABOUT HER GARDEN DESIGN FOR THE ROYAL WINDSOR FLOWER SHOW
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KERB APPEAL
Website Strengthens Market Presence
Shortlisted for Best Heritage Installation Hörmann Truedor is celebrating the success of its updated website which was introduced in February 2025. Showcasing its complete range of composite doors, the site has delivered
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS
Best Heritage Installation
Shortlisted for Best Heritage Installation Bereco Windows installed in an Edwardian property in a conservation area When our clients moved into their Edwardian home, built around 1900 and the first property on its street
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HERITAGE & PERIOD PROPERTIES
More COLOUR
Heritage Window Collection by Deceuninck introduces more window colours to its collection, to complement every home.Colour has become one of the most powerful ways for homeowners to express their style, and nowhere is th
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME
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 contemporar
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BLINDS, SHUTTERS & AWNINGS
Intelligent Blinds
Intelligent blinds manufacturer Sona launches SonaApex Pro system Specialist blinds manufacturer, Sona, is celebrating a successful start to the year following the expansion of its best-selling SonaApex range. Featuring
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CELEBRITY FEATURES
A KING’S VISION
Finding Harmony – A KING’S VISIONPictured Above: David Beckham with the King at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show © RHS / Stephanie Bird & Ollie Dixon With the King’s landmark ‘Harmony’ documentary, narrated by Hollywood
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KERB APPEAL
A NEW GENERATION OF ROBOTS
STIGA PRESENTS A NEW GENERATION OF ROBOTS THAT REVOLUTIONISE GARDEN CARE: AI AND AUTONOMY FOR A FLAWLESS LAWN EVERY DAY An AI-driven camera and a fast setup transform lawn care into a simple, autonomous task, making it e
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KERB APPEAL
Delivering a Complete Door Solution
Hörmann Delivers a Complete Door Solution – Inside and Out A contemporary renovation project in Leicestershire has been completed with the installation of a comprehensive suite of high-quality residential doors from Hörm
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS
Transforming A HOME
Transforming a Surrey Hills home A neo-Georgian revival with Bereco timber windows and doors In 2018, Tiff and her family purchased their new home nestled in a charming village within the Surrey Hills. Recognising the ne
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Interior
A Bespoke ICONIC London development
Bespoke interior design at iconic London developmentDesigned and curated by Gloria Sanchez of Tailored Living Interiors Award-winning south London interior design studio, Tailored Living Interiors, bring bespoke luxury,
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Interior
2026 Kitchen Living TRENDS
2026 Kitchen Living Trends from Rotpunkt Rotpunkt, leading manufacturer of climate friendly German furniture share the top trends in 2026 for the kitchen living space, with early forecasts revolving around creative stora
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Interior
2026 Kitchen TRENDS
Abode 2026 Kitchen Trends for the UK wet zone Abode, award-winning designer and distributor of market leading kitchen sinks and mixer taps, boiling water taps, bathroom taps and showering solutions provide expert insight
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Christmas Is COMING
Christmas Is Coming: Is Winter the Right Time for Home Improvements? As Christmas approaches and the pace of the year begins to quicken, many homeowners assume that major home improvement projects must wait until spring.
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CONSUMER ADVICE
Bounce in Homebuyer Activity BOOSTS Christmas
Post-Budget Bounce in Homebuyer Activity to Boost Christmas Market Momentum The latest research by eXp UK has revealed that the market could be set for a festive surge in homebuyer activity now that the Autumn Budget dus
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CONSUMER ADVICE
A Homeowner’s GUIDE
Planning Permission vs Permitted Development: A Homeowner’s Guide Are you considering a major renovation at home? Perhaps you're looking to increase your living space and weighing up the pros and cons of an extension? Or
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CELEBRITY FEATURES
Place in the SUN
Laura Hamilton’s top of the props and very own ‘Place in the Sun’ Our celebrity cover journalist Angela Sara West chats exclusively with TV presenter, property developer and business owner Laura Hamilton about interiors
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Interior
The Property UPGRADE
The Property Upgrade: How Nôsa Designer Bathrooms Pay Dividends on Investment How Nôsa’s luxury bathroom collections are redefining design and adding value to London homes. In a city where every square foot is precious,
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HERITAGE & PERIOD PROPERTIES
Prepare Your Home For The WINTER
Prepare your home for the winter season with The Heritage Window Collection by Deceuninck As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, homeowners begin to feel the familiar chill in the air. While the cozy atmosphere
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HERITAGE & PERIOD PROPERTIES
A Contemporary TUDOR-STYLE Property
Contemporary Tudor-Style Property Built With Residence 9 Windows A traditional red-brick new-build property nestled in the Sussex countryside has been constructed as a contemporary, mock tudor-style home with the use of
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HERITAGE & PERIOD PROPERTIES
7 REASONS
7 Reasons To Choose Residence 7 With energy costs rising and homeowners facing more pressure to make meaningful, long-term improvements to their properties, choosing the right windows and doors has never been more import
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HERITAGE & PERIOD PROPERTIES
TRANSFORM new-build homes
Residence 7 windows transform Farmhouse-inspired new-build homes in LeicestershireA beautiful selection of new-build properties in Austrey, lying mid-way between Tamworth in Staffordshire and Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicest
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KERB APPEAL
Okopod Selects Hörmann
Okopod Selects Hörmann RollMatic Roller Doors for Striking 9-Car GarageModular building specialist Okopod has specified Hörmann RollMatic roller garage doors for a newly completed 9-car garage project in Cambridge, showc
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ARCHITECTURAL GLAZING
Bringing LIGHT Home
Bringing Light Home: Why Translucent Glass is the Future of Modern Living By Dr. Doug Milburn, Chairman, Advanced Glazings Ltd. Natural light, well-considered design, energy efficiency, and privacy are no longer luxuries
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Interior
Shaping the FUTURE
Once Waste, Now Shaping the Future of Interior Design Sustainability is a big talking point right now, but with so many brands joining in on the conversation, it can be tricky to spot which ones are truly making a differ
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HERITAGE & PERIOD PROPERTIES
PREPARE for Autumn and Winter
Prepare Your Home for Autumn and Winter with Heritage Window Collection by Deceuninck As autumn settles in and winter approaches, homeowners begin to feel the familiar chill in the air. While the cozy atmosphere of the s
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KERB APPEAL
The Snug DOOR
Snug Door range Your front door makes a bold statement – after all, it is the focal point for anyone coming to your home. For new visitors, a first impression. For old friends, a familiar welcome to your world. It has to
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HERITAGE & PERIOD PROPERTIES
INDUSTRIAL Meets CONTEMPORARY
Hörmann Heritage style doors – Industrial aesthetic meets contemporary function Inspired by the clean lines of our industrial heritage the range of Heritage-style internal doors from Hörmann have been designed to create
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS
Picturesque Cottage TRANSFORMED
Picturesque countryside cottage in Hampshire is transformed with Bereco Timber Windows Imagine a charming countryside cottage, its character defined by exposed wooden beams, warm red brick in a classic herringbone patter
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GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS
LUXURY greenhouses
Image above: The Causeway greenhouse with projecting gable-fronted pavilion and panelled base. Hampton Conservatories launches a range of luxury timber greenhouses Greenhouses unveiled at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden
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GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS
GLASS Bathhouse Project
Image above: White Cottage’s ‘Glass Bathhouse’ project –features a bespoke, three-quarter span Edwardian Greenhouse in Reed Green White Cottage Greenhouses’ ‘Glass Bathhouse’ Project One-of-a-Kind, First Floor Greenhouse
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BI-FOLDING DOORS
STUNNING Transformation
The role of good design in this stunning transformation This stunning farmhouse is located in the sought-after Fenland market town of March in Cambridgeshire. It has been transformed thanks to the installation of new win
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GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS
PAINT, STAIN OR OIL?
DECKING PAINT, STAIN OR OIL? V33 DEMYSTIFIES WHAT TO USE Anyone with timber decking would agree that it’s a good idea to care for it to ensure that it’s not only looking its best but is protected from the elements. Howev
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WINDOWS & GLAZING
Universal CHARM
From characterful period cottages to contemporary new-builds, high performance flush casement windows are the perfect choice to enhance your home, says Deceuninck.Combining authentic, stylish looks with lower energy bill
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BLINDS, SHUTTERS & AWNINGS
Automated SOLAR Shading
Automation for your home’s solar shading Shading transforms how you can manage light, privacy and the climate of your home. Shading combined with automation brings all of those benefits and makes them more effective and
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KERB APPEAL
New Configurator, New Door
The Residence Collection launches new door configurator alongside door launch The Residence Collection is proud to announce the launch of its innovative door designer, a feature which has been introduced alongside the br
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS
Modernising A HOME
Modernising a 1957 Cambridgeshire home Naomi’s renovation using Bereco Timber Windows & Doors Naomi and her family purchased their Cambridgeshire home in January 2017, but it wasn’t until 2019, after meeting with Back to
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BLINDS, SHUTTERS & AWNINGS
Transform OUTDOOR Living
BRITISH-MADE BRILLIANCE: Caribbean Blinds and Grillo unite to transform outdoor living Caribbean Blinds, the UK’s leading manufacturer of luxury external shading systems, has announced a new partnership with Grillo Outdo
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SKYLIGHTS & ROOF LANTERNS
A BRIGHT Choice
The Sheerline S1 Roof Lantern – a bright choice to transform your home When it comes to transforming a home with natural light and modern design, the Sheerline S1 Roof Lantern stands out as a top contender. This innovati
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GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS
Your New Gardening ASSISTANT
Meet Your New Gardening Assistant: The STIGA A4 and A8 Autonomous Robot Mowers Welcome to the future of lawn care! STIGA, a trusted name in innovative garden technology, has unveiled its latest groundbreaking products—th
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Interior
Rotpunkt DARK OAK Launch
vaRotpunkt launch Loft Dark Oak on Half Grid 84.5 unit Rotpunkt, award-winning designer and leading manufacturer of climate friendly German Kitchen furniture introduce Loft Dark Oak alongside its new Half Grid 84.5 kitch
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CELEBRITY FEATURES
ROCKING The Countryside Life!
Sarah Beeny Property Genie – Rocking Countryside Life!Angela Sara West chats exclusively with top TV property presenter Sarah Beeny, who shares her personal property ladder journey, top tips for sprucing up your home to
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Interior
Inside the CREATIVE Mind
An Interview with Alternative’s Creative Director Go behind the scenes with Lorna Haigh, Creative Director of Alternative Flooring, as she shares the inspirations, trends, and future direction of the brand. From the evol
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GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS
TRANSFORM Your Garden
How to transform your garden into a cosy retreat with British Garden Centres The weather may be on the chilly side, but don’t let it stop you from enjoying your garden this Spring. Whether it’s sitting in with a chiminea
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EXTENDING YOUR HOME
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
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BLINDS, SHUTTERS & AWNINGS
Keep COOL This Summer
Shading to keep you cool and comfortable this summer As the weather warms up and the heating gets switched off, attention is going to turn to keeping our homes cool and comfortable.The right shading solutions can make a
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HERITAGE & PERIOD PROPERTIES
Authentic HERITAGE Styling
Transform Your Home with Authentic Heritage Styling More than just a trend, heritage aesthetics offer a versatile yet bold design statement for any living space The Right Door:Choosing a door is a big decision. We know o
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS
Bringing STYLE To Barn Conversions
Bereco brings style to a creative barn conversion When our homeowners purchased their property in April 2018, they knew it would need some updates to make it truly their own.Originally a barn, the building had been conve
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Garden Rooms & Patios
Webb Eco battery-powered rear roller lawnmower
British garden machinery brand Webb Garden Power has launched a Webb Eco 40V X-Series cordless rear roller lawnmower, designed for gardeners who want a classic striped lawn finish. A previous reader promotion for this pr
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Garden Rooms & Patios
Webb Eco X-Series cordless scarifier rake
Webb has expanded its Webb Eco 40V X-Series with a cordless scarifier rake, designed to help restore healthier lawns with minimal effort. A previous reader promotion for this product has now closed.
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