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May 2024

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17 articles

May 31
- Hedge specialist shares his top fast growing hedges for creating privacy
May 25
- Kitchen respray cost — how much you can expect to pay and what's involved
May 24
- Are air conditioning costs a worthwhile investment as we experience hotter weather in the UK?
May 20
- How much does a dormer loft conversion cost and are there ways to save?
May 19
- What is C16 timber and where can you use it?
- Soil types you might find on your plot — and what it means for your foundations
May 16
- Straw bale insulation: Pros and cons of using this eco-friendly option in your build
May 15
- I'm a gardening expert and here are my top tips for hay fever-friendly gardening
May 14
- How long does it take to plaster a room, including preparation?
May 13
- Timber build systems — we dispel the most common myths
May 12
- Chimney stack removal costs: What you can expect to pay
May 11
- We asked the experts to explain how to stop birds eating grass seed
May 10
- Timber frame vs SIPs: Weighing up which is best for your build
May 7
- What is a bootility room? Why to consider adding one in your home
May 4
- Ultimate lawn care guide — experts share their essential tips for lawn health
- How much does repointing cost? What you can expect to pay
May 1
- Our expert takes an honest look at the pros and cons of air source heat pumps

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