Key considerations to factor in include… Quotes: Ask for detailed breakdowns of construction costs, design fees, and ...

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Dear Stephen: When space is the primary concern, you cannot beat a loft bed. If you are feeling really energetic, you can build cabinets and drawers under the bed. You will be surprised how much space ...

An extension or loft conversion could add as much as 24% to the value of a typical home, analysis by Nationwide Building Society suggests. An extra bedroom can potentially add 13% to a typical ...

Dear James: We have a standard two-car garage. I plan to add some extra storage space with loft shelving over the car hoods. Does this make sense, and how do I build it? — Tony Z. Dear Tony: Your ...

Adding an extension or a loft conversion to your home could increase its value by almost a quarter, according to research by Nationwide. In addition, the Society has changed its mortgage proposition ...

While location remains key to house values, other factors, such as the number of bedrooms, are also important to home buyers, Nationwide said. An extension or loft conversion could add as much as 24% ...