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Michelle Guy

With an editorial career spanning more than 20 years, Michelle Guy has spent time working on educational magazines and websites as well as being a freelance copy editor for companies like BT, until her career pivoted, and she moved into and embraced the world of homes and interiors.

Working on magazines and websites including Homebuilding & Renovating, Real Homes and Period Living, Michelle honed her skills writing about all things renovation, extension and self-build. From interviewing homeowners to writing buyer’s guides, from sharing advice about kitchen renovations and extensions to design ideas for bathrooms, Michelle has written about a whole range of home improvement projects.

Articles By: Michelle Guy

Landscaping

Did you know you might need planning permission to put up a shed?

Size, height and where you put it are just some of the factors that will determine whether you’ll need planning permission for a shed.

Home Energy

When is the best time to get your chimney swept?

Keeping your chimney clean keeps you safe and warm, but when should you sweep it and how often? We've got the advice from the experts.
DIY

How I fixed peeling paint – and the tools I used to do it

How to fix peeling paint is one DIY job worth knowing. We've got the steps to take and tools to use.

DIY

Are you painting in the wrong order?

Our expert guide reveals what order you should paint a room to get the perfect finish.