Category Archives: Renovating

A coordinated approach to design

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Nigel

A more coordinated approach to updating an older home would be to plan and decide how best to use the available space in the 21st century. Continue reading →

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Are we a nation of bodgers?

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Nigel

With the housing market in the doldrums and homeowners staying put for longer, should we not take a more long term view on improvements and forget the cheap fix? Continue reading →

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Do great houses like fine wine get better with age?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Nigel

No matter how long you wait, plastic fascias and modern facing bricks will never develop the rich patina found on traditional materials. Continue reading →

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