Home Improvement

Are you chasing extra space or a high-spec “wow” project? Knowing the difference can save you thousands. We could sacrifice a bedroom for a walk-in wardrobe but would that hurt resale? You don’t need a showhome to gain space that works. Our Fox Den wasn’t fancy, but it’s functional and still impresses. Before you dive in, ask yourself: do you want the space, or the statement? That answer shapes everything.

If a builder falls and dies during work on your home, you could be held responsible. Under CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act, homeowners have legal duties and “I didn’t know” won’t protect you. Here's what you need to do to stay safe and compliant.

It's crucial to plan within your budget, so it's best to address this early on. I organised all the materials in Excel. Visualising...

One of my primary concerns is property dampness, largely because I have some knowledge in this area. During my initial role as a supervisor in construction, I attended a course on damp issues to help diagnose and address the damp problems in the properties we were refurbishing.

Rising damp is a significant and distressing issue that many property owners may encounter. More importantly, newly constructed homes where the damp proof courses (DPCs) have been compromised and air bricks have been installed too low are equally at risk as older properties. This post is for homeowners to raise awareness and Understanding Rising Damp and Why Preventing It is Crucial for Your Home.

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This story is pure embarrassment, but I wanted to share it because how this happened to someone as experienced as I am, well, I still don't really forgive myself. Dreams can quickly turn into nightmares if you're not careful.

Launching the Unfiltered female site manager blog. To help less experience people than myself understand building better.