Tag: Couple
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A home for life – how this couple created their dream home
Homeowners Ian and Louise wanted somewhere they could call their forever home, and the site they discovered proved the perfect plot to build it on. You could say that the couple have the Homebuilding & Renovating Show to thank for the stunning home they now own as it was after visiting one of the HB&R…
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A remarkable turn of events helps a retired couple build a home for themselves in their greatest moment of need
For homeowners, Francine and Stephen, it felt like fate was conspiring against them when they were trying to create a self build home for themselves several years ago. But then a remarkable turn of events happened to help the couple in their greatest moment of need. “I was born disabled, and my health has recently…
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Make Your Art Feel New Again — Non Traditional Frames, Cool DIYs, And A Couple Quick Tricks
As people who love design, I think it’s pretty normal to want to switch things up every now and again. But making changes does not have to require buying new. Em has often said over the years that the easiest way to make your home feel fresh is to take different decor pieces from one…
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Couple faces unexpected £70,000 bill from council after building their extension
A couple from Godalming, Surrey, has been handed a staggering £70,000 community infrastructure levy (CIL) charge after they sought planning permission to demolish and replace an existing extension on their home. The hefty bill was issued by Waverley Borough Council, despite the extension initially being considered exempt from such fees. The couple, Steve and Caroline…
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Grand Designs couple struggle with ambitious ‘floating home’ built on water
In the latest episode of Grand Designs Kevin Mccloud meets a couple who have the idea to create a “floating home”. Howard and Sarah’s idea was to build a house on water, designed to adapt to rising tides and changing water levels. However, the reality of constructing such a unique structure came with several unexpected…
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How this couple renovated and extended their 1930s home without overspending
After living in London and then Manchester for many years, couple Rebecca and Andrew made the decision, when their first son Frank was born, to move back to the picturesque village they both grew up in, to be closer to their families. “The village is very sought after and we knew it would be a…
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How hard work helped this couple stay within budget on their house extension
Emily and partner Jack had ideas for building an extension as soon as they viewed their east London Victorian terrace. In fact, they sketched out some initial ideas on the back of a pub menu straight after they had visited the property. The house needed extensive renovation work, but that didn’t put them off as…
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How This Couple Turned a “Depressing” Co-op into a Dream Home
The competitive Greenwich Village market presented a significant hurdle for Holly and Christian in their search for a new home. A dated two-bedroom co-op in a 1920s building initially seemed like a non-starter. However, their realtor’s advice – to focus on what they could control: the design and finishes – shifted their perspective. They decided…