Tag: cheap
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5 things that make an extension look cheap
When you’ve gone to all the trouble of planning and costing a house extension, achieved all the correct permissions to go ahead and start the project, found the ideal builders and lived with upheaval for months, the last thing you want is for the finished result to look cheap. From your choice of materials and…
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What makes a renovation look cheap? 5 things to avoid
When you’re renovating, it’s vital to achieve the best finish you can for your investment, whatever your budget. The median spend on a home renovation is hitting record levels right now, up by more than a quarter (26 per cent) to £21,440, in the year from 2023, when it was £17,000, according to Houzz, the…
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How I used a cheap Amazon arch to train hedges in my garden
Landscaping my cottage garden was a full-on task after renovating my house a few years ago. It involved mini diggers, moving countless tonnes of soil and endless dumper truck movements back and forth to bring the land to the same level. I was left with a soggy mud patch that wrapped around the house and…