About Us
Welcome to Routen House, a UK based blog dedicated to practical home improvement. We publish clear, step by step guides that help you plan projects, solve household problems and make confident decisions about your home.
We write for UK homeowners and renters. Whether you live in a Victorian terrace, a modern new build or a rural cottage, our guides speak to real homes and real budgets across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Every article assumes UK rules, UK suppliers and UK prices.
What we cover
Routen House covers the whole home. Our main topics include kitchens and bathrooms, heating and energy efficiency, gardening and outdoor living, renovation and extensions, DIY skills and tools, flooring, doors and windows, pest control, and the practicalities of moving house.
We also answer the questions people actually ask before they start a project. What will it cost? Do you need planning permission? Can a confident DIYer handle it, or should you hire a professional? We answer in plain English, without jargon.
Our editorial standards
Accuracy is the foundation of everything we publish. We check our facts against reliable sources, reference current UK regulations and building standards, and quote costs in GBP so you can budget with confidence.
We review and update our guides regularly, because prices, products and regulations change. When a project involves gas, electrics or structural work, we say so clearly and we advise you to use qualified tradespeople registered with the appropriate UK bodies.
We write in active voice and keep our paragraphs short, so you can find the answer you need quickly. We never publish filler. If a guide does not help you take the next step, it has not done its job.
Contact us
Have a question, a correction or an idea for a guide? We would love to hear from you. Visit our contact page to get in touch, and we aim to reply within 24 hours.
Routen House is independent and reader focused. The best way to support the site is to share our guides with friends, family and neighbours who are planning their own home improvement projects.