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Family situation changing? A solid plan for home renovations is essential

When life transitions happen, a renovation can make a big difference to the function and comfort of your home.

Perhaps you’ve been thinking for years about building an in-law suite for your parents. Maybe your kids are starting college and moving out – or back in! An updated layout could keep those family members close but still give everyone privacy. Alternatively, if your family is growing and your house is feeling cramped, you may need to build an addition to the house.

Whatever it is that spurs the thought of a home renovation, one fact is clear: your house just

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02/09/2025

House Renovation

BookLove Carnival is back at the South Bank London this half term!

February 11, 2023

BookLove Carnival is back at the South Bank, London this half term! Yass!!! If you are in the area, you absolutely don’t want to miss this bookish treat, and the chance to meet some very talented children’s authors.

BookLove Carnival at the South Bank, London

where: BookLove lounge, Imagine Children’s Festival, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank CentreSE1 8XX

when: Wednesday 8th to Friday 17th February 2023 10am – 4pm

Pop into the Book Love lounge and browse some fantastic reads that celebrate inclusive, representative and culturally diverse writers, stories and books. It’s lively, informal and very relaxed.

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28/08/2025

House Renovation

Sunlight lofts review – choosing a loft company to build your loft conversion

January 15, 2023

Choosing a loft company to build your loft conversion is a big deal. I mean, a really, really BIG deal. It was probably the most nail-biting moment for me of the whole process, following our fair share of ekkk moments with building works in the past – remember when our floor dropped upstairs? It wasn’t a pretty sight, that’s for sure! So, choosing a loft company was the biggest leap of faith. Here’s how we chose Sunlight lofts to build our loft conversion – which was most definitely the best decision we made!

Choosing a loft company

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11/08/2025

House Renovation

Council takes next step toward major renovation of Springfield’s Historic City Hall

Springfield City Council took a step toward renovating Historic City Hall, with council members giving city staff the green light to start searching for a contractor.

Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2024 and be completed some time in 2026, a city spokesperson told the News-Leader.

The Historic City Hall building was originally constructed in 1891 as the US Customhouse and Post Office. Since then, three additions have increased its size to nearly

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28/07/2025

House Renovation

#DreamTeam linky – 22nd January 2023

January 22, 2023

Hi everyone! You’ve dropped in on the #DreamTeam linky for bloggers- a fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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So yes, it was me. I was the banana that put the #DreamTeam linky up last week, but labeled it for a date in the future… the 25th January to be precise. #TheShame. I’ve updated it now, but can’t believe it took me until today to notice. Oops!!!

Important updates! We are going to trial the linky running over a

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20/07/2025

House Renovation

Bomb Shelter Discovered During Basement Renovation In Bristol Home

When a construction and property company were renovating a basement in a client’s Bristol-based home, they stumbled across a piece of history.

Berkeley Place was working on a basement duplex apartment in Clifton when handwriting was found on one of the walls. The notes were recordings of WWII air raids in Bristol, which was a target for bombing due to the presence of Bristol Harbor and The Bristol Airplane Company. There were six major bombing raids on the city, in what has since become known as the ‘Bristol Blitz’.

Berkeley Place

basement renovation bomb shelter makeover in bristol

Berkeley Place

The bomb shelter discovery was made while

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02/07/2025

House Renovation

Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home

Was your home a bit of a fixer-upper when you bought it? Have you been meaning to make updates for months … or even years? If the delay is financially-driven, it may be hard to get started — or know where to begin. These tips can help.

Life is expensive — and so are renovations! When it comes to fixing, updating or remodeling your home, it’s important to use your money wisely.

To get the most bang for your buck, here are four renovations to prioritize and four ways to pay for them:

Renovations to help add value

1. Fixing

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14/07/2023

House Renovation

#DreamTeam linky – 11th June 2023

June 11, 2023

Hello and welcome to a very sunny edit of the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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Isn’t the weather BEAUTIFUL!!! We are currently basking in 29 degrees in London, and, with a lovely breeze it’s been all smiles and ice cream. I’m crossing my fingers that the blue skies keep coming now. What’s the weather like where you are?

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This week I’m linking up with a brilliant summer STEAM toy review. It’s

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12/06/2023