Annual show approaches, for all DIY, self-build, refurbishment projects, and you can get free tickets, see link at end.
Friday 28th to Sunday 30th September 2012.

Lots on as usual. Well worth a visit especially as free (get your tickets before 14th September)

Real life examples and talks about:

Two storey extension
Cottage Extension, 2 stories plus garage conversions, very interesting.
Basement renovation
Turn a basement into a kitchen and living area.
Glazed extension
Farmhouse conversion using glass, so get more views of countryside – this is also good in urban areas if you have even a small garden.
Remodelled 1970’s house
1970s house remodelled, with great results.
Converted water mill
Kept the machinery, planned the living space around it. There is a water mill still working at Abbey Mills south London.

Also loads more on DIY, refurbishment, remodelling, extensions, outdoor works, interior design etc. Good fun too.

(No mention of green building or sustainable technologies. That topic seems to have faded somewhat over the last couple of years…)

Tickets from National Home Improvement Show

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