There's a lot to think about when converting your loft. First up, you need to determine whether your home is suitable. Assuming it is, you'll need to measure the space accurately, consider which type ...

Turning the wasted area in your attic into a habitable room (or two) is one of the best ways to add space and value – but there are some loft conversion mistakes that could ruin all your efforts.

Loft conversions are a hugely popular way to add both space and value to all kinds of properties, offering many benefits over other kinds of extensions. That said, while they often won't require you ...

Hannah has almost three years of experience overseeing surveys, product testing and investigations around home improvements, health and pet care. You will also need to follow building regulations ...

Living cheek by jowl with the nearest and dearest for weeks on end will leave most of us wishing for one thing: more space. This might be the time to plan your loft extension. You could go for a ...

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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 ...