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  Side return extension ideas: Give use to that awkward space beside a terrace

  Homebuilding & Renovating - Amy Reeves

  Choosing side return extension ideas to create a moodboard or design brief for an architect or designer is a great starting point and, because this …

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  How to kill Japanese knotweed — get rid of it for good

  Homebuilding & Renovating - Natasha Brinsmead

  Getting to grips with how to kill Japanese knotweed is vital if you have found this pesky plant growing in your garden. Japanese knotweed (Fallopia …

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  Solar thermal vs solar PV panels: Which is the best option for your home?

  Homebuilding & Renovating - Robin Whitlock

  Debating between solar thermal vs solar PV panels is an interesting one as both harness the sun's energy for use in the home but they fulfil …

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  5 design lessons from this cutting-edge cottage extension on the Cornish coast

  Homebuilding & Renovating - Natasha Brinsmead

  The Cornish coast is no stranger to trailblazing design, with traditional properties eagerly snapped up by those hoping to transform them into homes …

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  Gas boiler alternatives: Which system should you choose for your home?

  Homebuilding & Renovating - Jack Woodfield

  Installing natural gas boiler alternatives can have wide-ranging benefits for homeowners, including lower energy bills and a reduced carbon …

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  The 'Big Brother' house experiment designed to move us towards zero carbon living

  Homebuilding & Renovating - Sam Webb

  A pioneering facility designed to help develop even more energy-efficient homes has been opened by the University of Salford. Energy House 2.0 is a …