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Has the summer heatwave damaged your home? These are the 7 areas where extreme heat can wreak havoc, and how to fix it

These are the 7 most vulnerable areas to check now

Ideal Home · Aug 23

5 Issues No One Ever Tells You About When Using Sliding Doors for Your Extension — Including How Heavy They Can Be to Operate

The experts reveal the most common potential pitfalls of sliding doors to help you buy and install with confidence

Livingetc · Mar 13

6 Common Problems With Bifold Doors You Need to Know Before You Think About Installing Them, and How to Overcome Them

There are some potential issues to navigate with bifold doors — our experts share what they are and how best to avoid them for total project success

Livingetc · Mar 8

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Did You Know You Should Pick Different Glazing for North-Facing Extensions? It Should be "Less About Chasing the Sun and More About Delivering Comfort," Say Designers

North-facing extensions need not feel gloomy or cold — but choosing the right glazing for the job is key. We asked the experts to reveal their 6 tips for design success

Livingetc · Feb 14

Let's Talk Double Vs Triple Glazing — Is the Upgrade Really Worth the Extra Cost? The Answer: It Might Be Overkill for Your Home

If you're debating whether to make the change from double to triple glazing in a bid for a warmer home and lower heating bills, it really might not be worth it, according to the experts we spoke to — here's why

Livingetc · Feb 7

I used to think secondary glazing was ugly – but thanks to some expert advice, I am now considering fitting it to my old windows

Thanks to some expert advice, I am now considering fitting it to my old windows

Ideal Home · Jan 4

Sorry Bifolds — French Doors Are the Coolest Choice for Your Extension Right Now, and They're Anything but Basic

Sliding and bifold doors have their place, but for an effortlessly, timeless look, French doors could be the way forward

Livingetc · Mar 23, 2025

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Is a picture window right for your home? Design pros share how to get them right to perfectly frame garden views

This is everything you need to know about picture windows to maximise the benefits they offer

Ideal Home · Feb 15, 2025

Bifold vs sliding doors — industry experts reveal the pros and cons so you can choose the right patio doors for your home

If you're torn between bifold and sliding doors, we've broken down what you should consider

Ideal Home · Feb 8, 2025

How to choose patio doors — maximise your garden view and add the wow factor to your home with these expert tips

Expert tips on how to choose patio doors

Ideal Home · Feb 3, 2025

Double vs triple glazing — are you making a huge mistake fitting one over the other? This is what the glazing pros say

We explain their differences, pros and cons to help you decide

Ideal Home · Feb 1, 2025

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