Living at Home During a Renovation: A Practical London Checklist
A renovation changes the rhythm of everyday life long before the final coat of paint. If you are staying in...
Planning a London Home Renovation: A Practical Guide from First Ideas to Final Finishes
A renovation starts long before the first wall is opened up. The most useful early decisions are often the least...
The Final 10% of a Renovation: Why Finishing Takes Time
There is a point in almost every renovation when the house suddenly looks nearly finished. The kitchen is installed. Most...
When Renovation Becomes Rebuilding: Where to Draw the Line
Renovation begins with an assumption: enough of the existing property is worth keeping. Sometimes that assumption survives the entire project....
Renovating for the Next 15 Years, Not Just Today
A newly renovated room is easy to judge on the day it is finished. The surfaces are perfect, the lighting...
Why Ground-Floor Renovations Are Often More Complex
The ground floor of a London house can look deceptively simple on a plan. A kitchen at the back, reception...
Damp in Older London Homes: Diagnose Before You Repair
Damp is one of the easiest building problems to recognise and one of the easiest to misdiagnose. A dark patch...
Buying a Renovation Property in London: What to Check
A property that needs work can be a very good purchase. It can also be an expensive way to discover...
Can You Live at Home During a Full Renovation?
At 7:30 in the morning, the builders arrive. By 8:00, power is isolated to part of the house. The kitchen...
Renovation Decisions to Make Before First Fix
Some renovation decisions can wait until the project is well underway. Paint colours, furniture and decorative accessories rarely need to...