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About Double Glazing
- Provides independent advice to people thinking about buying double glazing for their homes.
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About Underfloor Heating
- Offers independent information and advice for people considering fitting underfloor heating for their homes.
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Basement Information Centre
- Resource for those considering converting or building a basement, with case studies, galleries, ask an expert feature and directory of services and suppliers.
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Bricks and Brass
- Provides lots of information about understanding, renovating, caring for and decorating period homes.
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British Fenestration Rating Council
- Operates the UK's national rating system for the thermal performance of fenestration products. Provides a directory of window suppliers with window energy ratings.
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Buildernet
- A portal for the UK's home improvement and building industry, with a business directory.
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Building Sheriff
- Provides a guide to realistic daily rates for builders and tradesmen, intended to help consumers ensure they are not being ripped off, plus price guides for many large and small jobs.
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Community RePaint
- Collects unwanted, surplus paint and re-distributes it to indivduals, families, communities and charities in need, improving the wellbeing of people and the appearance of places across the UK.
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Conservatory Web
- Offers free, independent, unbiased information and advice for people thinking about improving their home by adding a conservatory.
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Extension Costs
- Features an extension building price comparison engine, using building contractors in the user's local area.
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FENSA
- Offers information for the householder about the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme for windows and doors. Includes an installer directory, trading standards information and testimonials.
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Find a Builder
- Presents a database of builders who are members of the Federation of Master Builders. Also offers a free downloadable Home Improvement magazine and advice on building contracts, planning permission and dispute resolution.
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Find a Fitter
- Maintains a database of accredited kitchen and bathroom fitters in the UK.
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Foundations
- National body for home improvement agencies in England. Offers information on how these agencies help older and vulnerable people with home improvement, and also provides news and event listings.
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Grants & Home Improvements
- A government site with details of available home repair and improvement grants including heating, electrical work and plumbing. Explains how to apply.
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Home Improvement Ideas
- Providing inspiration for a a range of home improvement projects from decorating and gardening and interior design.
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Home Improvement Trust
- Non profit organisation which helps the elderly homeowner and long-term leaseholder gain access to safe equity release loans specifically to fund repairs, improvements and adaptations to their home.
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HomePro
- Provides a user star rated database of builders and other tradesmen across the UK, searchable by postcode.
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House Extension
- Providing case studies, advice and a discussion forum to help homeowners make decisions about home extensions.
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Ideal Home Show
- Features home improvement ideas and inspiration, plus details of the annual show held at Earls Court. Also presents a timeline detailing one hundred years of the show's history.
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Ideal Home Show at Christmas
- Provides exhibitor news, timetables and visitor information for this annual festive home show, held each November at Earls Court.
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Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installers
- Aims to support professional installers and to provide guidance to the public, so that they can make an informed choice.
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MyHammer
- A searchable online directory of qualified tradesmen within all areas of the UK listed by category.
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National Home Improvement Council
- Encourages high standards in the home improvement industry and provides advice and links to trade associations for consumers undertaking home improvements.
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Period Property UK
- Provides a discussion forum and knowledge base for owners of period property, including sections on DIY, buying, selling and insuring.
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Planning Portal
- Government site offering consumers advice on the planning and building regulations applying to England and Wales. Includes FAQs, calculators and tools, plus access to local planning information.
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Planning Service
- Government portal for the planning service in Northern Ireland. Includes details of when planning permission is required plus online forms and advice.
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Problem Solved
- Lists thousands of tradespeople, with expert advice and customer reviews.
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Rated People
- Free online service which allows the user to post information about a job they need doing and then matches local tradespeople willing to take it on; each tradesman is rated by prior customers. Also includes extensive DIY guides and advice.
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Scottish Home Improvement and Self Build Show
- Highlights the attractions and programmes of this annual home improvement show and offers information for exhibitors and a suppliers list.
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Servicemagic.co.uk
- Offering a useful range of cheap home improvement tips including how to revamp your windows, lay a driveway and insulate your home.
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Thatched Owners Group
- Provides a range of services and information for owners of thatched houses, cottages, and other properties; with details of membership, a library of useful articles, and contacts.
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Tiling Forum
- Provides free and unbiased advice for tiling including guidance about related products and manufacturers.
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