The first home you purchase is often considered to be a way of getting your foot on the property ladder, and in many cases, is not the home you think you’ll live in for many years. This is usually because the home isn’t big enough; with your budget at the time, that was all you could afford. But what happens if you end up loving that home and not wanting to move, even if it isn’t fulfilling all of your needs? That’s when renovating comes in.

In the long run, if you love your first…

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Renovating your home – provided you have the work carried out by professionals – is almost always a tremendously worthwhile investment, and can make your home more livable and functional, but when you should think about doing it?

While renovating is undoubtedly a sound investment, you’ll need to think carefully about when and how you do it; is now the right time, or should you should wait until your finances are in a better condition, or your circumstances are different, for…

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Garages are often large, but underused spaces, and even if you store a vehicle inside, there’s still usually a lot of space left unutilized. If your garage feels like a waste of space, here are some ideas for renovating it so that it can be used and enjoyed:

1. Turn it into a livable space

While this might be one of the costlier ways to make use of your garage, and requires more planning than some of the…

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All too often, we love a property when we first buy it, but when we come to use it over time, or as our family grows, certain rooms no longer seem fit for purpose. Kitchens are a classic example of this, and while we might think that a small kitchen is worth the compromise if the other rooms in the home are spacious, we often come to regret that decision as time goes by and we continue living in the property.

However, a small, outdated or…

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Bathrooms follow hot on the heels of kitchens when it comes to popular, high return home renovations, and whether you’re seeking to make yours into a more stylish and relaxing space, or want to make it bigger and more functional, there are a number of important points and questions to include on your checklist:

What are your bathroom renovation goals?

Knowing what you want from your…

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Many homeowners simply use their garages for storing things in, and while they do make great spaces for storage, they can be used for so much more. During lockdown periods when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its height, for example, many families wished they had more space to utilize, even if only to escape certain family members for a few hours!

If your garage is large - as so many are – and is used for storing items or simply as a dumping ground for junk or old furniture,…

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