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The housing crisis post World War 1 spurred the need for non-traditional methods of house construction. Since then although in various forms, non-traditional means of construction have been instrumental in satiating the immediate need of building homes in less time. Today, it would be fair to say that the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) have certainly taken a leaf out of the old book.

Although converting a trussed roof into a loft space is by no means a simple task, they are one of the most efficient ways for adding a habitable area to your home. They not only maximise the functional space but add significant value to your home. But given the complexity involved in converting it into a loft space, the question is how to pull off a truss roof loft conversion?

Regardless of the scale of your extension, the ultimate truth is you need to have some quantitative conception of a budget for your extension plans, small or grand. Never lose track of what’s at optimum and how much you need in this comprehensive summation of budgeting for your house extension.

Designing an open plan living room kitchen can be an exciting prospect. But with the family tree expanding and spaces shrinking, it can be quite challenging to pull off a design that mandates intricate thinking especially when there are no actual zones and yet you need to plan some. In this article, we shall explore the intricacies of designing an open plan kitchen living room and how you should go about executing the same.

Home renovations are not an everyday affair, and it is not the case that as soon as the earth completes one whole revolution, there is a sudden shift in trends. There are trends that have carried true mettle since many years and will still be relevant in the coming years.

What if there is a scope within the planning authority to reject your planning application just because your proposed plan is too intimidating to your neighbours?

Whether you are planning for an upgrade in the form of a house renovation or want to adopt energy efficient mechanisms, or if your plan is to just make small repairs to a part of your house, you must know that there are aids in the form of grants. In this article, we shall unravel all that is available as government grants and other financial assistance that can help you unburden a huge chunk of your expenses.