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All of our help and advice articles from the Pride Road Architects blog – covering home renovations, extensions and much more
Keeping cool in hot weather – 5 options for your home
Even in Manchester, 28 C is just too much sun. Home to Pride Road Architect Magda who she says she struggles to…
Sale – Would A Garage Conversion or Extension Improve Your House?
Sale, Greater Manchester is a hidden jewel. It’s less well-known than famous fashionable Chorlton or aspirational Didsbury, but it retains the…
An architect’s guide to Didsbury
Having completed over 30 Concept Design Workshops in Didsbury, local architect Magda has worked on pretty much every type of…
Bio-based materials
The Pride Road Architects (aka the Lionesses) meet regularly to undertake CPD, share knowledge and to learn about new materials….
Products and Finishes for Your Project
Shows: Whether you are thinking about your dream extension, or you are in the middle of a project, or you…
How much energy does it take to heat your home – Can I afford to heat my home (and eat cake)?
I love a gadget that can give me useful information, so I was very excited to see a smart meter…
Problems with condensation on your windows
Today is the coldest day since I moved into my house. It’s a 1961 self-built bungalow, It’s October and there…
What Can You Get for a £100k Renovation Budget?
Are you considering home renovations but not sure how much it’s going to cost? Pride Road have recently completed two…
Rear Extension of a Victorian Semi-Detached Home, Burton Road, Didsbury
Lynsey and her children knew they wanted a more family friendly space in their Victorian, semi-detached house in Didsbury,…
Lisa Raynes Appears At The Manchester School Of Architecture’s (MSA) ‘Meet The Practice’ Event
What Is The MSA? Manchester School of Architecture is an innovative collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of…
Hybrid Working, Multipurpose Rooms and Decluttering in Your Home
Hybrid working presents lots of challenges, distractions and duties in our homes, watch Residential Architect Laura Simpkins discuss some of…
Feature Focus: Futuristic Visual Appeal
“This crazy image has been taking up some of my thoughts this week. It was quite a revelation – literally….
5 Things Your Architect Will Do That You Might Not Have Thought Of
5 things your architect will do that you might not have thought of 1 – Design with one eye on…
How to avoid cowboy builders
For many people thinking of renovating their homes or property, one of the most important questions is where and how…
Do I have to replace my boiler when I add an extension?
If you are having construction work done on your property, it is the perfect time to reassess the services in…
Why we keep energy-efficiency in mind on Pride Road projects
With COP26 (Nov 2021) taking place in Glasgow, our Pride Road Lionesses have been considering how UK housing contributes to…
5 Tips for Keeping Your Loft Conversion Cool
1. Ventilation 2. Lighter colours 3. Insulation 4. Windows 5. Shutters/blinds The Details Matter Book A Free Consultation
7 Creative Home Office Ideas
1. Turn a part of your open plan space into your home office 2. Alcove office 3. Multi-use home office…
7 Tips to Transform Your Small Porch
1. Frame your thinking to frame the space 2. Clean Up! 3. Choose a Colour Palette 4. Layer Rugs 5….
Would a Move to Wolston Be Good for Your Family?
If you’re looking for a place to raise a family, an idyllic town to retire in, or simply the best…
Our mistakes and what we’ve learned from them
At Pride Road, we are always learning from our mistakes and from the trials and triumphs of our clients. Here…
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