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Open plan house extension

Nov 27, 2010 No Comments

This house extension design is really only doable with rural or countryside homes. This particular open plan extension, which seamlessly blends in to its patio garden, could be used for a little inspiration…

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House Extension Inspiration and Planning Guides

Jul 12, 2010 4 Comments

Find over 40 useful websites for house extension planning and inspiration. galleries, advice, planning permission, how-to’s and more

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A touch of refurnishing goes a long way

May 14, 2010 No Comments

You may think this is a boring post. Oh well, it is late at night and I enjoyed this website called ashleyfurniture.com so here goes. This is an American company which has a great furniture range and is worth a mention. Here are some images from their website. Chairs and ottomans Choose the best style [...]

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How to Plan your Basement Conversion

Apr 12, 2010 1 Comment

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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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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Ideas for your House Extension

Mar 25, 2010 5 Comments

Good design will enhance your quality of life – and your property’s value. If you need more space, it’s well worth investing time and money exploring all the possibilities. Many inspired extensions evolve in response to a site’s characteristics: its strengths and its limitations, and the planning system. The ideas on these pages have evolved [...]

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Installing a swimming pool in your home | house extension

Mar 10, 2010 3 Comments

In the article, “Can I build a swimming pool in my house?” I covered many points to consider in installing a swimming pool in your home including how to get planning permission for a swimming pool, pool safety & inspiration. The fitting of a swimming pool into a home is a the dream of many [...]

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Conservatories and Planning Permission

Mar 02, 2010 1 Comment

Conservatories: A guide through the corridors of local authority’s conservatory planning requirements. The fact is that home improvement is one of the largest growth areas in our economy today. Many people today are improving there home as opposed to moving because it’s cheaper. The most common home improvement are conservatories followed by extensions and loft [...]

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Spiral House, a Creative Home Extension

Jan 28, 2010 3 Comments

From Powerhouse Company, the Spiral House comes with a creative architecture plan and an home extension in the shape of a spiral. The unusual exterior makes the place very inviting and it made us eager to search for more.

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House Extensions, Using professionals

Jan 13, 2010 1 Comment

We have recently added a more comprehensive list of resources for your house extension with our article House Extension Inspiration and Planning Guides Feel free to have a look! (July 2010) There is always a need for the maintenance of our homes but often we are not gifted with the things that are required to [...]

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