How much did the studio cost?

It's time to take a deeper dive in to the costs of the soundproof garden room. What can you expect to pay for a project like this and what have we learned for the future?

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The dust was biblical!

We're working on the final stages of this renovation and just when we thought we were done with dust, this happened.

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How much did our self-build extension cost?

As our self-build extension project nears completion we thought we'd give you a special behind-the-scenes look at exactly what this all cost. We've documented every last detail and will compare material costs with labour charges.

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What does a UK plastering job look like?

Today we're looking at what a house looks like mid-plastering. It's probably the messiest of the trades but makes the biggest overall difference to the internal feel of the property. In the UK we commonly use the 'dot & dab' method. Here's what you can expect!

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Insulation detail in our extension

Before we can put the final floors down we need to get the insulation right. Let's take a deeper look at the insulation we're installing as part of our self build extension. We'll be looking at some of the key elements including thermal insulation, cold bridging and vapour control.

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