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Home improvement

Home improvement

  • 12 jobs which add value to your home, whether you're moving or improving
  • Which? advice on how to transform your house – from loft conversions to new kitchens
  • Get the best from builders with our Which? expert tips
  • Know your rights: legal advice on what to do if things go wrong

What's in this guide

Getting started

Top 12 improvements, plus what you need to know before you start.

Expert tips

What to do if things go wrong, and how to get the best from traders. Check out our handy contacts list to find out more.

Avoiding cowboys

Discover the tricks of the dodgy traders, and how to avoid them.

Extensions

Your guide to additional rooms, conservatories and garden rooms.

Loft conversion

A rewarding job that can turn dead space into a whole new room.

Extra bedroom

Houses are often priced on the number of bedrooms they have. So adding another one could add value.

Kitchen and bathroom

Upgrade these rooms to add big bucks to your home's value.

Contacts

A handy directory to help you plan your improvement.