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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Natasha Brinsmead

How to add space without extending your home – it's easier than you think

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Who couldn’t do with a little more space in their home? Maybe you are desperate for more storage, or perhaps you need a quiet spot to work from home. Whatever it is, adding extra space usually means building an extension – but what if that isn’t an option?

Adding an extension can end up costing homeowners hundreds of thousands of dollars and won’t always add to the eventual value of the property either. Thankfully, there are alternative methods of expanding a house that doesn’t involve using up-yard space or spending a fortune.

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