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Alicia and Anthony are happy with the plans, so the work starts. But no sooner have they begun, than a big problem is found with the roof: the main frame of it is rotten. The reason it was so cold when George stayed was because there were big holes in it! It was originally built without any steels, so the floor was floating on the old wall plates. The top floor had literally been swaying in the wind and if this had been left, it would have eventually collapsed.

With the damage this bad, there was no choice but to rebuild the structure of the top floor… and even though there's a huge £120,000 budget, this sort of work doesn’t come cheap. Anthony and Alicia choose to spend an extra £5,000 to absorb those problems rather than compromise somewhere else in the build.

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I discovered the Home Show when the series was already underway, and that was it I was hooked, catching up with previous episodes on my son's lap top. We don't, and never will have(unless we win the lottery) the finance to undertake a wonderful transformation of our home, as on the show. But, we can all dream, and that is what The Home Show gives, what could be acheived, if only! Loved the Parsons Green episode, Totally hooked Goerge,Great Programme. Totally hooked George, great programme.

Posted by Bev on 31/10/2009 16:30:44

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loved the childrens blinds with there faces on were do i get them 4 my grandhildren

Posted by lorraine love on 30/09/2009 14:58:42

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I would like to find a builder who lines chimneys, as on Georges programme, with a light cement mix. I am living within the South Lanarkshire area.

Posted by ivan stott on 04/08/2009 10:37:58

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I have just watch the Parsons Green episode and love the wallpaper used in the downstairs loo. Can you tell me the name of it and me where I can get it. I would be really grateful if you could help out. I look forward to hearing from you. Many Thanks Fiona

Posted by Fiona on 28/07/2009 18:48:04

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Well I could not belive it, turned on TV, said to my wife, i recognise that bloke, she groaned you always say that, then i realised it was an old mate from school who I had not seen for 21 years. Good to see you Anthony, get in touch. Excellent renovation!! Craig

Posted by Craig Barker on 28/07/2009 15:02:33

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For those of you who are still interested in the mugs the story has been solved. In last night's episode (the couple with 3 boys who've been living in their house for 19 years), there was a close up mugshot (ahem!) and they're definitely the pantone mugs. The reason they didn't totally look like that is the shelf has a lip on it so you can't see the white bit with the pantone number on it, but's it's definitely them. You can just about make out the white handle and the white bottom. They've also got white interiors. The handles are facing the wall so you can't see the white vertical stripe at the back. Mystery finally solved at last!

Posted by Kate on 03/07/2009 23:37:55

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REally enjoyed the show, is it possible to get the before and after plans of the Parsons Green house, we have a similar victorian house and are looking for ideas. Many thanks

Posted by Martin Fletcher on 27/05/2009 14:33:27

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As a young architect I enjoy watching shows like the home show and grand designs. While I welcome a show that finally doesn't throw MDF at every available surface, and that gives a real budget to fixing up your home I feel that the home show missed (misses?) some opportunties to educate the viewers further. I am refering to the fact that there was no mention of planning and building control application process, including length of time this could take and in general the length of time it takes to put a project together from inception to completion. Also, there was no mention of whether this weeks project was Tendered or if a random contractor was chosen and no comparison given as to the pro's and con's of both. I mention these things as i think it would make the programme more complete factually and also enable the lay viewer to get a genuine understanding that it is not as simple of drawing some pretty pictures and within a blink of an eye the work is complete and looking fabulous. Keep up the good work though

Posted by Jon Arnott on 26/05/2009 13:33:18

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I have just watched your first episode at parsons green and loved the kitchen floor tiles. Where would I be able to get some? I would be most grateful for your help. many thanks in advance Clare.

Posted by Clare Landon on 22/05/2009 12:14:43

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