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Kitchen renovation planning guide: Everything you need to plan your kitchen renovation project with ease

Whether you’re an experienced DIY-er, or a keen novice, Checkatrade’s ultimate kitchen renov...

Planning a kitchen extension

Kitchen extension design and layout When you’re planning a kitchen extension, it’s essential tha...

Chimney sweeping top tips before winter

Perhaps the best part of winter is curling up in the cosy warmth of our open fires and wood-burning ...

Maximise your space at home

Space - it's something that most of us wish we had more of. The solution? Clever storage solutions. ...

Building an extension – Everything you need to know

Learn how to avoid mistakes and achieve incredible results when building an extension. With stages, ...

How to make your home more eco friendly: Sustainable solutions for greener living

Give Mother Earth a helping hand by reading this sustainable living project guide. We’re going to ...

Front door replacement: tips for replacing your front door

Before you begin ripping your old front door off the hinges, it’s a good idea to get a plan in pla...

Window replacement: top tips for replacing windows

Whether you’ve just moved into a fixer-upper and need a hand on getting some new windows fitted or...

The perfect season to paint your property

As well as a spruce up, spring is the perfect season to paint your property because temperatures are...

Bathroom installation, hire the professionals

There’s something about the autumn season and heading into winter that focuses our attention on ou...

All you need to know about double glazing repairs

Do you think that your double-glazed windows have seen better days? Have you recently noticed issues...

Four reasons to get a professional to build your bedroom en suite

En suite bathrooms offer the ultimate in convenience and luxury, as well as adding value to your pro...