Home Improvements

Home Improvements

As a nation, we are obsessed with updating our houses. Make sure you equip yourself with expert tips from Grand Designs when it comes to your revamp project, whether replacing a front door, updating the exterior of your home or repairing the guttering.

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What type of air conditioning is best for a house? Portable vs fixed

You can’t always design overheating out of a home. If you need air conditioning, what are the options?

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Thinking about heat pumps? Start here

By Jason Podesta

Underfloor heating vs radiators: which is best?

By Mary Richards

What is the best heating technology for you?

By Jason Podesta

Radiator not heating up properly? The potential problems and how to fix them

By Paisley Tedder

Alternatives to air conditioning

From DIY fan hacks to opening the loft hatch, there are ways to keep a house cool without resorting to air con

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Radiators at their best selves

By Jason Podesta

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My heat pump journey part four: cabinetry

By Caramel Quin
A very pink Octopus Energy van parked in a driveway

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My heat pump journey part two: making a plan

By Caramel Quin
The author's modern rear extension, rendered in white

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My heat pump journey part one: preparation

By Caramel Quin

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Smart heating made simple: we tried out this clever technology that can save you money

By Harry Duncton

Electric heater vs gas central heating – which is cheaper for a single room?

By David Ludlow