While adding loft insulation is certainly one way to improve your home's energy efficiency, making loft insulation mistakes can result in your hard work backfiring and leading to more problems than ...

As the owner of an old house, I have got used to wrapping up warm as winter draws near. The draughty original windows and floors are the main culprits when it comes to the decidedly frosty feel of my ...

Most loft conversions can be carried out without planning permission under permitted development, but there are exceptions. You will also need to follow building regulations regardless of the type of ...

I am trying to convert the loft of my terrace house into an extra bedroom. My plan was to change the pitched roof into a Mansard roof, so the room would have a decent amount of headroom. However, this ...

Some of us love a building project, especially if the end goal is geared towards creating more room in your existing home. And when it comes to a loft conversion, not only can it provide a significant ...

It can be a cheap and relatively painless way to add space to your home, says Caroline Allen, but before you raise the roof, read our check list. One of OC Architects’ projects which incorporated a ...

Adding an extra bedroom or bathroom also increases value of property, according to Nationwide Extending your home or adding a loft conversion can add more than £42,000 to the value of an average ...