Sarah Harley

1 week ago | homebuilding.co.uk | Sarah Harley

If you're researching landscaping ideas, or eyeing up a property for renovation with an overgrown hedge, you may be looking to understand what is the legal height of a hedge between neighbours in order to avoid any potential issues. The good – and bad news – is that there's isn't actually a legal height. However that doesn't mean to say you can't get into trouble for an unruly border, or you don't have any rights if your neighbour is refusing to trim their topiary.

1 week ago | homebuilding.co.uk | Sarah Harley

Avoiding garage conversion mistakes is essential if you want to avoid wasting time and money on a project that doesn't fulfil its potential. But, when planning a garage conversion, it can be easy to assume there isn't that much to think about. After all, a garage is a solid structure, usually with walls, roof, power and a floor. Surely it's a case of just adding some internal finishes and it's fit for purpose? The reality is there's a lot more to think about than you might anticipate.

2 weeks ago | homebuilding.co.uk | Sarah Harley

Garden rooms with bathrooms are an appealing upgrade if you're needing extra living space without the disruption of an extension. Offering convenience (after all who wants to run up the garden path to the house every time nature calls), and the opportunity to use your garden room ideas for more than one purpose, adding one may also be easier than you think. So what is involved if you're considering garden rooms with bathrooms and what can you expect to achieve?

2 weeks ago | homebuilding.co.uk | Sarah Harley

If you've ever looked at garden room ideas and wondered if they could be a solution to your sleeping needs, you're not alone. It's a question commonly asked by homeowners considering one. However, the answer to can you use a garden room as a bedroom isn't quite as simple as a straight yes or no. It comes down to a number of different factors. So, before you start choosing a bed and soft furnishings to match, here's what you need to know about sleeping in a garden room.

2 weeks ago | homebuilding.co.uk | Sarah Harley

If you're considering building an extension, the reason why is generally defined by the need for more space. And while it's common to see extensions created to house kitchens, if you're opting for an extension to increase your communal spaces, you may be on the hunt for living room extension ideas.