Energy suppliers to be held accountable for faulty and delayed smart meter installations
Customers could receive £40 compensation for delayed installations, failed appointments or unresolved smart meter faults
Advice
The genius DIY fix that could stop your garage from flooding
This garage door water barrier is recommended by experts and, best yet, it won’t break the bank
How much do experts say you'll need to splash out on your bathroom sink and installation costs?
A new bathroom sink might not be as expensive as you might think – unless you have designer tastes. Experts share how much you'll need to set aside
10 rules people with organised, stylish pantries always follow
From daily habits to simple design choices, these rules help maintain a tidy, stylish pantry with minimal effort
'Shower curtains aren’t dead yet' – experts explain the reasons why you shouldn't rule them out completely
Bathroom specialists explain the scenarios where shower curtains shine, how they compare to glass screens and the styling details that keep them looking current
Your Projects
'It's a privilege to live in this beautiful environment' – step inside this zero-carbon oak frame home on a Devon eco-farm
Susie and her husband Robert built a modestly sized sustainable home to support their work on an idyllically situated organic farm
Step inside this homely oak frame self-build with spectacular views of the Monmouthshire countryside
Chris and Ann Preston turned a potentially disastrous survey in their favour by building an oak frame self-build home with a difference
How a timber-frame extension has successfully 'enhanced family life' in this colourful 1970s terrace
The success of this Kent extension is down to clever design solutions and a combination of talents
‘This house is future-proofed to let us age disgracefully’ – tour this modern oak-framed home reborn from a run-down 18th-century barn
Bringing a dilapidated barn back to life using sympathetic materials proved a winning move for these homeowners
How To
Goodbye limescale and watermarks! Here's how to get a squeaky clean shower screen in two simple steps
Cleaning experts reveal the secret to a spotless shower screen
Why fitting a toilet seat is a job you can do yourself for a quick bathroom upgrade
Fitting a toilet seat is a task that any DIYer can take on, but they are not all the same. Get the insight on sizes, types of fittings and how to install
Want to know how to fit a toilet? Our step-by-step guide to installing a toilet yourself
Update the look of your bathroom, or replace a faulty fixture with our step-by-step guide to fitting a toilet
This common pantry pest could be munching on your food supplies – here's how to protect your kitchen
Find out how to get rid of pantry moths before they take over your kitchen cupboards
Ideas
13 small kitchen pantry ideas that prove you don’t need more space – just smarter solutions
From pull-out storage to hidden solutions, these ideas help you get more pantry space without expanding your kitchen
Wasted space be gone – 10 ingenious side return kitchen extensions to turn an awkward passageway into the heart of the home
Check out our inspirational collection of kitchen side return extensions – the perfect way to make use of an otherwise dark, neglected space
Buying Guides
Best dehumidifiers – combat condensation and mould, plus dry laundry quickly with our tried-and-tested favourites
The best dehumidifiers help eliminate condensation, prevent damp and mould, dry your laundry and even cut energy bills. Here's our tried and tested favourites
The 5 best window vacs for clearing condensation, tested and approved by our team
We tested the best window vacs for tackling winter condensation – here are the winners
The best LED bulbs: 5 tested picks to brighten up your home
We tested the best LED bulbs that are long-lasting, inexpensive and help create different levels of ambience
Best angle grinder: 6 top buys for your tool shed
Wondering what the best angle grinder is for your DIY project? Here's our pick of 5 of the best you can buy right now
