Homebuilding & Renovating

A greener renovation

The steps realistically available to any renovator will vary with the scale of the project. Retrofitting the house will offer more opportunities than a quick make-over. Here, we will not focus on the blindingly obvious – LED lighting, A+ rated appliances, insulation and draught proofing – but rather consider things that arise less often.

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