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Have been through this process with the local authority, did months of research and finally granted permission. Two garden rooms are now built, sat on a concrete base. They have a bedroom, lounge area and bathroom. Max size you can have for these type of rooms is 6m wide, 26m deep, and 3m...

We are currently planning a renovation of a 1920's semi. We need to decide on heating options for downstairs. Standard central heating vs underfloor. The open-plan room is going to end up being quite large around 12m x 5m. What's been your experience of underfloor heating, and did you opt...

Hello! I'm in need of a paddle staircase for loft access. After recommendations for a UK supplier for something like the attached. Keen to hear from anyone who has had something like this or very similar installed. Thanks!

I'm building a 5 x 4m base for a garden room to sit on. I have loads of 6x2 timber from another job, and will be using this to make a base. We want longevity of the base, so should we use joist hangers or hex-head landscaping screws? Thanks!

We've had a large retaining wall built in our rear garden out of concrete blocks - it's a very functional wall, but doesn't look great. I wanted to render it, but have been told render won't last due to the moisture from the soil penetrating the blocks. Any other ideas to cover this kind of...

Hey guys, What are your thoughts on the cheapest type of wall to retain soil from an empty field (no extra load)? I've seen lots of options, concrete block work, gabions, kingpost with sleepers etc pro's and con's to all of them, but what would be the cheapest, and still do the job...

Hiya, Are there specific names for different types of roof designs? For example, in our standard 3 bed house, our rafters extended downwards into our upstairs bedrooms and case sloping ceiling at the front and back of the house. Would this design have a name so that I can research possible...

If anyone wants to ask questions or wants a helping hand to learn more about their photography hobby, feel free to ask below. I feel I have a good grasp, have been working as a photographer for a few years - I'll be happy to try and help...Hoping I can learn some new things too!

I was wondering what sort of cost per meter in reality for cost of materials we would be looking at for a rendered, breezeblock wall around 4ft high? Thanks!

We rent our property from a housing association, and are thinking about purchasing it from them under the right to buy scheme. Before we do this, we want to know if planning permission would be granted for an extension. Is it possible for us to apply for planning permission on a property that...