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Light-filled kitchen with timber ceiling beams, pale tiled walls and a large island. Black-framed glass doors open onto a garden beyond.

Japandi kitchens are the design trend that won't date — learn how to get the look

By Gabriella Dyson published

Discover why designers are loving Japandi kitchens for 2026, plus the simple steps to recreate the look at home

Kitchen
engineer installing heat pump outside home

Why upgrading a heat pump isn't just a case of replacing like for like

By David Hilton published

If you're wondering what's involved in upgrading a heat pump, heating expert, David Hilton, runs through everything you need to know

Heat Pump
street of houses with black storm clouds

Could facade cream be the magic masonry protection your home needs this winter?

By Sarah Harley published

If you're worried your walls aren't as resilient to water as they could be, we asked experts if facade cream could be a preventative step worth taking

Walls & Ceilings

Can a heated towel rail keep a bathroom warm or do you need another heat source as well?

By Natasha Brinsmead published

Does the thought of showering on a cold morning set your teeth chattering? It might be time to address your bathroom's heating

Heating
Grey IP66 rated external plug socket fixed to brick wall

Is installing an outdoor plug socket a job for a DIYer? Find out what the experts say and what’s needed

By Steve Jenkins published

Installing an outdoor socket must be done correctly and certified by a professional. Discover what’s involved in the process

Outdoors

How to get rid of black marks on wooden worktops — I tested five ways to try and restore one of my kitchen's main focal points

By Natasha Brinsmead published

If, like me, your wooden worktops are blighted by ugly black marks, take note of these expert tips as I reveal how they worked for me

Kitchen
Standard white plastic light switch cover hanging off wall via wiring

No need to call out an electrician. Discover how to change a light switch cover yourself and safely

By Steve Jenkins last updated

Is it time to replace your old light switch covers? Find out how easy it is to swap out your old with new yourself rather than paying out for a professional

DIY
A security camera on a wooden table with a plant behind it

What smart home security options are there — and are they worth the upgrade?

By Rob Waugh published

We look at the most popular smart home security options, and if they are worth adding to your home

Costs & Savings
female sat on edge of rolltop bath with hands under water running from gold tap

Confused why you have no hot water but your heating works? Try these 4 steps before you call an engineer

By Sarah Harley published

You'd be forgiven for assuming if your heating is working you should have hot water too. But it's not always the case and here's how to identify why

Boiler
bathroom with wooden vanity, green tiles, painted wall and walk in shower

Confused by bathroom zones and IP ratings? We explain why they matter when designing your bathroom lighting

By Sarah Harley last updated

Getting your IP ratings and bathroom zones paired correctly is essential for your safety in wet zones. Here's how to identify what lights can go where

Bathroom
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