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January 2023
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Most terraced houses feature a strip of land down the side at the back, known as the side return. Extending into this is a great way to enlarge your home without eating into precious garden space (although lots of projects also build out at the rear). Here, Emily Batesmith is sharing her favourite side return extensions that maximise the potential of this often unused patio area
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