Articles and Advice on Home Improvement

We have put together a collection of articles about topics of interest to many of our users.

Kitchen Extension
Why consider a kitchen extension

Chimney Breast Removal
Why remove them, common problems & regulations

Building a Conservatory
Specifics of conservatories, need for planning permission, exemption from building regs, etc.

Building an Extension
Building an extension, finding builders, planning permission, building regulations, etc.

Barn Conversion
What it involves, types of barns & typical restrictions

Garage Conversion
Garage conversion options, finding builders, planning considerations, building regulations, etc.

Loft Conversion
Benefits of loft conversions, planning permission and building controls.

Roof Extension
Benefits, planning permission & design guidelines.

Part P Electricians
Part p info, part p plumbers, checking certificates, certification of completion, etc

Rewiring Cost
How to find out the the cost of your rewiring job

PAT Testing
PAT testing info, when to do PAT testing & safety certificates, etc.

Rewire
Finding an electrician, when to rewire, part p certification, etc.

Bathroom Electrics
Wiring rules & zones

Replacing Boiler
Replacing boilers, corgi registration, condensing boilers, combi boilers, high efficiency boilers, etc.

Corgi Plumbers
Finding Corgi plumbers, checking registration, etc.

Fitting a Shower
Finding bathroom fitters, shower requirements, electric showers, etc.

Covering Artex - Finding plasters, covering or removing artex, artex and asbestos.
Plasterboard & Skimming - Finding plasters, fixing plasterboard, skimming.
Skimming Ceilings - Finding plasterers, skimming & the cost for skimming your ceiling