Rebuilding your home might make more sense that just renovating! Depending on the extent of the renovations, knocking down may be more cost effective.

You can “do-it-yourself” up to a point, but eventually you have to call the big guns. Here’s how to find the right builder for you

Experts reveal what will and won’t add value to your home when it’s time to sell.

Lots of factors contribute to the cost of adding a room to your home. These include the type of room, size, location, materials, level of finish, the builder and so on.

It’s not always possible to love thy neighbour — a yapping dog, loud music or overhanging tree is all it takes to turn things sour.

Bathrooms have changed since I was a kid. Then, they all seemed pretty basic, with a basin, bath, shower and toilet. Pretty ordinary too. You’d go in, do your business and get out.

Disaster stories involving tradesmen are legend. Botchy work, dodgy materials, brutish behaviour and the tradesman’s ghost (the one whose presence is felt in the fact that your former life is buried beneath the demolished living room) are just a few that come to mind. These not only cost you money, they can be the source of considerable emotional stress.

Maybe you’ll never be a movie star, but don’t fret — your house might do it for you and earn you a handsome payment.

Renovating can still bring rewards as long as you resist the temptation to spend too much on expensive fittings or additions that cost more than you can ever hope to get back at sale time.