property renovatinganddiy http: expatdirectory.telegraph.co.uk ----- ## Renovating and DIY Latest ### [Making inherited historic homes work][1] [![How to make inherited historic homes work for you - Blair Estate, Ayrshire is one of the oldest continually inhabited great mansions in Scotland][2] ][1] Owners of historic period homes are using imaginative means to pay the bills, says **Caroline McGhie**. 23 May 2011 ### [Search for Britain's best home makers][3] [![Last year's overall winners the Dawsons made nearly 300,000 on their self- build ][4] ][3] **Christopher Middleton** launches our search for Britain's best home makers 20 May 2011 ### [Homebuilding Awards: Make it on your own][5] [![Pennard House won Best Contemporary Home last year][6] ][5] **Christopher Middleton **presents the top tips for self-build success 20 May 2011 ### [Homebuilding Awards: How to enter the competition][7] [![The Bullens' cliff-top home won Best Conversion in last year's awards][8] ][7] Here are the categories and conditions of entry for the Homebuilding and Renovating Awards 2011 20 May 2011 ### [Homebuilding Awards: Last year's winners][9] [![John and Wendy Bullens' cliff-top home won in the Best Conversion category][10]][9] A look at last year's winners from the Homebuilding and Renovating Awards 20 May 2011 ### [Property special: Brush up your sales tactics][11] Being creative can pep up the market, as **Christopher Middleton **explains 18 May 2011 ### [Property special: Knock down and rebuild][12] Bulldozers move in as owners rebuild rather than renovate 17 May 2011 ### [Property special: Total revamp][13] Converting seven bedsits to one big home, we learn how one family beat the odds 13 May 2011 ### [Property special: The rise of holiday lets][14] Holiday lets are on the rise as we speak to a pair who are turning a profit from letting out waterfront properties 13 May 2011 ### [Property special: The let set][15] We look at the rise of letting and the state of the property market 13 May 2011 ### [Unearth a living history in the garden][16] Houses with neglected historical gardens can be treasure troves of lost beauty, as **Lesley Gillilan** discovered when visiting Coombe Trenchard in Devon 04 May 2011 ### [Doctor in the House: External wall insulation][17] Our DIY expert **David Snell** answers your questions on all things building and safety related 11 Apr 2011 ### [On the property market: wrecks that won't ruin you][18] **Graham Norwood** searches for properties that are ripe for conversion across Europe - only DIY enthusiasts need apply 11 Apr 2011 ### [DIY: Sisters, do it for yourselves][19] Think your man's not up to the job? Then stop complaining and take DIY into your own hands 02 Apr 2011 ### [Kevin McCloud's silver lining: How to reinvent your home][20] When moving isn't an option, why not reinvent your home - and increase the property's value in the process? Kevin McCloud tells **Christopher Middleton** how to go about it 18 Mar 2011 ### [Statement staircases: Give your house a step up][21] The statement staircase is back - but now it is easier to achieve, says **Maria Fitzpatrick ** 08 Mar 2011 ### [Church renovations: A leap of faith][22] It takes time and tenacity to convert a church. But for a brave few, the reward at the end is a unique character home, writes **Caroline McGhie ** 07 Mar 2011 ### [Green spring cleaning: Traditional ways triumph][23] Forget shop-bought cleaners says **Sarah Lonsdale**, it's better to make your own 23 Feb 2011 ### [Home improvements: Don't put off these simple DIY repairs][24] **Jeff Howell **offers advice on how to fill cracks, fix taps and repair damaged windows 22 Feb 2011 ### [Let some light into your life][25] Conservatories not only provide climate control and extra space, they can also add value, says **Graham Norwood ** 22 Feb 2011 ### [How to renovate walls and windows][26] **Maria Fitzpatrick **asks interiors experts about the best ways to brighten your home 21 Feb 2011 ### [Garden studios: Join the pod squad][27] Looking for extra space? Try a garden studio, says **Nicole Swengley ** 21 Feb 2011 ### [Home renovation: Spruce up to sell up][28] In a ruthless market, creating a good first impression is vital, says **Caroline McGhie ** 21 Feb 2011 ### [House Doctor DIY: How to insulate a garage][29] Our DIY expert answers your questions on condensation, dirty water and garage additions 10 Feb 2011 ### [Doctor in the House: fixing plasterboard][30] Our DIY expert answers your questions on plasterboard, bathroom mould and painting oak 04 Feb 2011 [More stories from this section][31] ## [Property Blog ยป][32] ### [How to reform the banks][33] By Andrew Lilico 27 May 2011 ### [Why FTSE 100 investors should beware the 'hippo market'][34] By Ian Cowie 27 May 2011 ### [Insurers call for Government to end carnage among young drivers][35] By Ian Cowie 27 May 2011 ### [Belarus vs Greece][36] By Andrew Lilico 26 May 2011 In Renovating and DIY [![Castles for sale][37]][38] ### [Property Picture Galleries][38] [![Interior of the new Oka store][39]][40] ### [Interiors and Shopping][40] [![World's best places to live ][41]][42] ### [World's best places to live][42] [![equity-release-guide][43]][44] ### [The Daily Telegraph Guide to Equity Release][44] [![Bargain Hunter: The St Sulpice sofa][45]][46] ### [Bargain hunter][46] Advertisement sponsored features Loading Classified Advertising * [UK Homes][47] * [Overseas][48] * [RHS Chelsea][49] Loading var puffs_8314099 = new Array();