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WHAT WE LEARNED

Lessons

Some things worked exactly as hoped. Others did not. This is where we keep the useful bits from both.

Mistakes

Decisions and jobs that did not go quite as planned.

Unexpected problems

The things that only became obvious once construction was underway.

What worked

Choices we would happily make again.

Next time

The parts of the process we would approach differently on another project.

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Our Extension Project

Our experience of planning, building and finishing our own home extension — including the costs, mistakes, DIY jobs and things we learned along the way.

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