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Loft Conversion Inspiration and Planning Guides

Jul 19, 2010 No Comments by Core Admin

Making a loft into a comfortable and usable living area is a one of the best and cost-effective ways to develop your house and avoid using any additional space from your garden (as in a home extension). Loft conversions are by far the first choice of most homeowners to create another bedroom, office or bathroom. [...]

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House Extension Inspiration and Planning Guides

Jul 12, 2010 No Comments by Core Admin

Looking for some ideas for you house extension? Well, we searched and searched and could not find a single location which gives everything you need to inspire you and your family as to what type of house extension you want. Therefore, it was decided that we should compile a comprehensive list of UK websites which [...]

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Country Cottages

May 24, 2010 No Comments by Core Admin

“We knew we would have lots of work to do, but we didn’t care, because we fell in love with its shape, the land, the view,” Roseline Glazer says of the shingled cottage on Martha’s Vineyard that she shares with her husband, Bill. Originally built by Roger Allen in 1930, architect Joseph W. Dick helped [...]

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How to Plan your Basement Conversion

Apr 12, 2010 1 Comment by Core Admin

By digging down into the cellar or basement, you can create an additional floor running the entire length of your house, and that opens up a wealth of opportunities for a bigger and better home. Why do a Basement Conversion? In the northern United States and Canada, many homes are built with basements that are [...]

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Things to Consider in Designing a Courtyard

Apr 09, 2010 1 Comment by Core Admin

Courtyard is the great way to show intimacy in your garden. Courtyards are generally defined by a boundary wall around the courtyard. There is much more you can do in your yard. You can add warmth to your yard by adding features in it. Courtyard can be a place where you can enjoy your evening [...]

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Can I Build a Swimming Pool in my House?

Apr 07, 2010 8 Comments

Having swimming pool in your own house will be very great thing. But there are some important factors that you have to consider before building it. Some of the factors are the location, design, construction, landscaping, lighting and the most important thing is the safety factor. The main thing in building it is the design. [...]

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Modern Stairs & Stairwells

Apr 07, 2010 No Comments

According to their position, stairs are categorized as follows: Interior Exterior According to their function, they are categorized as follows: Main stairs Service stairs Portable stairs According to their construction, stairs are categorized as follows: Stone stairs Timber stairs Concrete stairs Iron and steel stairs Stairs from modern materials Stairs are classified according to their [...]

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Building and Renovation Costs UK

Apr 06, 2010 1 Comment

Here are some of the prices we have collected on building costs here in the UK. The prices are based upon user input and personal experience and are guides to the rough pricing rather than exact figures that you will pay. If you have any of your own data to feedback to us then please [...]

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Apartment Renovation Strategies for Owners

Apr 06, 2010 No Comments

Planning an Apartment Renovation An apartment renovation can be costly. Unoccupied rental property is something no owner wants. Planning before the renovation begins will keep the time lost to a minimum. Planning your apartment renovation strategies beforehand will also help to alert you to potential problems and help you to consider all your options before [...]

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