Managing a house renovation without a project manager means taking on more than just design decisions. Here’s the simple system we developed to keep track of the admin.

Looking to buy reclaimed fireplaces in South Wales? Based on our experience sourcing two for our Edwardian home, here’s where to find Victorian and Edwardian surrounds - and what to check before you commit.

Can you install an air source heat pump in an Edwardian house? We commissioned heat loss calculations and explored upgrading our solid-wall home, but delivery risks, insulation limits and running costs made the decision more complex than expected.

How you brief an architect matters as much as who you choose. From local experience to setting priorities early, this is what worked for us when renovating our Edwardian home.

A reflection on the woman who lived here before us, and how the way it feels in our hands changed.

A considered framework for shaping a renovation brief — focused on understanding what doesn’t work, protecting what does, and making confident decisions when restoring an Edwardian home.

The unexpected compromises that come with renovating an Edwardian house — and why they matter.

Why living in a house before renovating leads to better decisions — from light and layout to long-term use.