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October 2025

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October 31
- Experts reveal the 11 things that are making your kitchen look dated — and what to swap them for
- Keep seasonal affective disorder at bay this winter with these 5 clever home upgrades
- Do you have to disclose if your house is haunted when selling?
October 30
- How much do window shutters really cost? What to know before you buy
October 29
- I'm a quantity surveyor and this one document can be your building project's secret weapon
October 28
- Ever heard of LED skirting board? Find out why it's worth a look when designing and planning your living spaces
October 27
- Which dehumidifier is best for cold rooms? Expert reveals what to use (and avoid) in low temperatures
October 26
- What is the optimal combi boiler water temperature for heating and hot water? Experts reveal how you should set both
- How to unlock hidden storage in your stairs — the clever space-saving trick you’ll wish you tried sooner
October 25
- Insulating old floors — a good idea or a recipe for disruption, damp and disaster?
- Should you paint skirting boards the same colour as your wall? Designers share the colour rules to follow when ditching white
- We reveal the one thing never to leave untouched during a renovation and why it's essential both now, and for the future
October 24
- Designing with neurodiversity in mind – 6 key principles to creating an inclusive living space drawn from first hand experience and expert advice
October 23
- Are dehumidifiers loud? The experts answer – plus 6 ways to reduce the noise
October 20
- This is how to match your skirting boards to your interior style according to the experts
October 19
- Why you should never ignore wet loft insulation – discover common causes and potential solutions
- Don't cut corners and always measure twice — some of the best advice on offer to avoid making staircase mistakes
October 18
- Underfloor heating maintenance is pretty easy, but these are the vital checks you can do yourself to keep it in tip-top condition
- Where to buy paint for every room in your home as well as the features in your garden
October 17
- Who is responsible for shared drains on my property? What every homeowner should know
- Not sure of the difference between quarter turns, spirals and winders? We explore the types of staircase you can choose for your home
October 16
- Your four-step guide to blocking up a fireplace for a flawless finish
October 15
- Avoid these 9 common grouting mistakes that could be ruining your tiling projects
October 14
- Do you know the difference between polished concrete and microcement floors?
October 13
- Just how much does cavity wall insulation cost? Our expert-led guide explains how much to budget and how to avoid wasting money
October 12
- Forget radiators, find out how skirting board heating saves space and creates warm, welcoming spaces
- Why is some paint so expensive — and is it actually any better? Why the answer is often 'yes'
October 11
- Is your Combi boiler pressure too low or too high? Find out what it should be, how to fix it and when you should call in a professional
October 10
- Are feature walls still a thing – or just totally passé these days? The designers speak out
- Avoid these underfloor heating mistakes or face expensive energy bills, and a cold home warns energy expert
October 9
- How long do dehumidifiers last? An expert reveals the answer – plus 3 ways to make them run longer
October 7
- How many dehumidifiers is too many? Experts reveal the risks to your home and health when you take it too far
October 5
- Wrong fuel? 8 log burner mistakes experts urge you to avoid
October 4
- Why a thorny bush could help protect your home and boost your driveway security ideas
- Where to buy the best fireplace accessories to give your fireplace a functional glow-up
- Why I'm ignoring expert advice and keeping my ladybirds in the house
October 3
- Could your worn out denim jeans be the solution to a warm and cosy home? Find out how they can be put to good use once they've left your wardrobe
October 1
- Relocating a boiler can free up space and reduce noise — here's everything you need to know