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A line of London terrace homes.
Costs And Financing

How you can use the equity in your home to fund your project

Published May '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Two builders outside of a house
Construction And Builders

How long does it take to find a builder?

Published May '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A new build 3D render with large windows and open front parking.
Design Process

Top 10 things to consider when building your own home

Published Apr '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
A child plays with her father as he peaks through the window of a cardboard house.

Creating a home that's ready for playtime

Published Apr '20 • 4 min read →
A little stack of coins in a home.
Costs And Financing

A guide to working out the total cost of your project

Published Apr '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Two people seal the deal with a handshake.
Costs And Financing

Introducing our new partnership with the Mortgage Advice Bureau

Published Apr '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A private garden with a gate to keep people out.
Design Inspiration

How to make your garden or balcony more private

Published Mar '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
houseplants against a white wall.
Other

A guide to caring for happy house plants

Published Mar '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A desk sits in front of a window.
Design Inspiration

10 tips for creating your own home office

Published Mar '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A mother and her baby laugh together on the couch.
Other

How to create a home that cares for your wellbeing

Published Mar '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
A dining room nestled next to the kitchen island. The room is bright with green countertops matching the green chairs.
Design Inspiration

Adding the "WOW" factor to your dining room

Published Mar '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
This picture shows the scene of a construction site. In the foreground a hand wearing work gloves is carrying a bucket. In the background a cement truck is visible. Cement is flowing from the truck into the bucket.
Construction And Builders

What is ICF (Insulated Concrete Formwork) construction?

Published Mar '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
White wooden floors in a side-return extension, featuring a broken plan design.
Extension Types

A guide to extending your maisonette

Published Mar '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
A large wet room with green tiling.
Design Inspiration

How to add a wet room to your home

Published Mar '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A flat building with lots of balcony gardens going up the side.

How to create a garden on either a balcony or roof

Published Feb '20 • 4 min read →
A rear extension was undertaken by two neighbours working on the project together.
Costs And Financing

Two-storey extensions: costs and planning

Published Feb '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
A spacious living area with wooded floors and french doors. On the far wall is a large embedded bookshelf, alongside a wood burner and white mantelpiece.
Design Inspiration

A guide to planning out the lights in your home

Published Feb '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Planning applications
Planning Permission

Amending planning permission: Changes you CAN and CAN'T make after approval

Published Feb '20 • Last updated Feb '26 • 6 min read →
Southbrook Road, a rear extension with a large open-plan kitchen and sliding glazed doors.
Design Inspiration

10 pitfalls to avoid when designing a new kitchen

Published Feb '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Sand coloured stone tiles in a rear extension.
Costs And Financing

How much does it cost to build an extension / conversion?

Published Feb '20 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
A contemporary new build with light brick walls and flat dark roofing.
Other

Introducing... Resi's new build service!

Published Jan '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Builders working on a home project
Construction And Builders

The pitfalls of 'design and build' companies

Published Jan '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Merton Road 162-10
Design Inspiration

10 ways to reduce the cleaning in your home

Published Jan '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A collection of interior decorations, gathered on a table.
Design Inspiration

More is More: Tips for designing a maximalist home

Published Jan '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →

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