Exteriors
Our exterior renovations cover everything from doors and windows to render and cladding. And we explain how to maintain elements such as your roof and guttering
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Exterior
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Get your home ready for Easter with this pretty doorscaping trend
Pretty pastels and lashings of flowers are guaranteed to give your neighbours a seasonal treat
By Laurie Davidson
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Will you be adding some swag to your front door this Christmas with this new festive trend?
Introducing the Christmas door swag
By Rebecca Knight
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7 glorious gravel driveways for your country home
Transform the entrance to your home with a statement gravel driveway
By Ginevra Benedetti
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5 country rooms with beautiful bi-folding doors
These inspirational rooms open up whole walls to the great outdoors for a seamless transition between outside and in
By Tara King
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The first thing you must do after Storm Eunice to protect your home from further damage
A property and construction expert reveals the first thing you should check in the wake of a storm
By Rebecca Knight
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Make a celebrity entrance – Holly Willoughby leads the way with her Christmas door decorations
Forget celebrity Christmas trees, this year is all about their front doors
By Tamara Kelly
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How to insulate a garage door – step by step
Follow our guide to garage door insulation to create a warm, dry and energy efficient space
By Rhoda Parry
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Make it personal this year with new Next Christmas wreaths, barware and more
The retailer is helping us put our stamp on Christmas 2019 with extensive personalised homeware
By Tamara Kelly
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Exterior paints and finishes
Let a coat of fresh colour bring outside spaces to life and protect your house, shed and fencing from the elements
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Conservatory roof replacement guide - everything you need to know
The complete expert conservatory roof replacement guide answering your every question - from how and when to tackle it, to costs and planning permission
By Douglas Rankine
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Four expert tips to help protect your home and garden from storm damage
Keep your home safe this stormy February
By Rebecca Knight
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The £8 Primark Christmas wreath Instagram is obsessed with
We'll take one of each
By Millie Hurst
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Have you spotted the animal print doormat shoppers are going wild for?
The new animal print design is causing quite the stir on social media
By Tamara Kelly
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What is secondary glazing and does it work?
Everything you need to know about secondary glazing, plus the pros and cons
By Rebecca Foster
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Paved driveways could soon be banned in the UK due to new restrictions
New driveway rules could pave the way to greener alternatives preventing river pollution
By Millie Hurst
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Selling up? Dulux reveals the paint job that could add 25 per cent to the value of your home
According to new research from Dulux Weathershield, a fresh lick of paint could increase a home’s perceived value by nearly a quarter
By Amy Cutmore
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Spruce up your doorstep for spring - 4 great buys
Give your home instant kerb appeal with a quick spruce up and 4 great buys
By Julie Butterworth
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See how savvy homeowner adapts garden fence for social distance gatherings – ingenious!
Cheers to adapting homes during these weird and wonderful times
By Tamara Kelly
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Modern Country Makes: How to make a log sign
We show you a few simple steps on making a unique log sign to decorate your home.
By Ideal Home
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Best Christmas garlands to invite festive cheer into your home
We’ve picked a selection of the best new designs to help give your home a festive spruce up this season.
By Tamara Kelly
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The 5 benefits of rendering a house according to Charlie Luxton
Find out why render not only looks good, but offers practical advantages too
By Charlie Luxton
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Roof insurance: everything you need to know about protecting your roof
If your roof is damaged, for example because of a storm, then you could face a significant repair bill. But do you need specialist roof insurance? We outline everything you need to know about getting the right insurance in place
By Cathy Hudson
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See why this happy home accessory is trending – with IKEA and B&M designs from just £5
Shoppers are uniting over a love of colour
By Tamara Kelly
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Decorating with Christmas lights – ideas and arrangements to add festive sparkle
Creative ways to use Christmas lights to transform any festive interior
By Tamara Kelly
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Driveway ideas – 14 winning entrances with stunning paving, lighting and edging designs
If you're on the hunt for driveway ideas, we'll steer you in the right direction, whether you have a small path or a large front garden to work with.
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to replace front door glass
Follow this step-by-step guide to upgrading and replacing front door glass
By Rhoda Parry
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Rendering a house – everything you need to know
Looking to cover your brickwork with a render? Here's the lowdown on this popular exterior finish.
By Amy Cutmore