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January 31
- Side return extension ideas: Give use to that awkward space beside a terrace
- How to kill Japanese knotweed — get rid of it for good
January 30
- Solar thermal vs solar PV panels: Which is the best option for your home?
- 5 design lessons from this cutting-edge cottage extension on the Cornish coast
January 29
- Gas boiler alternatives: Which system should you choose for your home?
January 28
- Inside the 'Big Brother' house experiment designed to move us towards zero carbon living
January 27
- Could a dormer loft conversion provide the space you need?
- Built-in vs freestanding dishwashers: What's the best option for your kitchen?
January 26
- Nadhim Zahawi uses '10 year' planning loophole on his Cotswolds home — and wins immunity from enforcement
- Do air source heat pumps work with standard radiators? Your questions answered
- Are Secured by Design doors and windows a legal requirement?
January 25
- What is a steam oven? Why it might be worth updating your cooker
January 24
- Porch planning permission: When you need it — and when you don't
- What is an induction hob ⁠— the science behind them and how they work
January 23
- Demand Flexibility Service: How to get paid for switching off your electric
- What size wood burner do I need? How to buy the right model
January 22
- An idyllic Yorkshire cottage brought back from the brink on a tight budget
- Sexy Beast star loses planning battle over his £4 million Victorian mansion
January 21
- How much these basic home repairs cost, according to new research
January 20
- Are wood burners bad for the environment and do they contribute to global warming?
- Inside the Amazing Spaces project that reduced George Clarke to tears
- Cottage extensions: Expert tips and inspirational ideas
- Avoiding 'cold plugs': What every woodburner owner needs to know before lighting a fire after a cold snap
January 19
- Price war on heat pump installation as British Gas cuts price to only £2,999
- What is normal humidity in a house and how is it achieved?
January 18
- Do you need a structural warranty? Discover the ins and outs with our guide
- How much does it cost to run a gas fire?
- Types of cooker: Choosing the right model for your kitchen
January 17
- You can now buy the Bennet's home from Pride & Prejudice ⁠— and here's a peek inside
- A 'rooftop revolution', including a national rollout of solar panels on homes, proposed by MP’s Net Zero Review
- Do you need planning permission for decking?
- When to cut grass in winter — and when to leave well alone
January 16
- How many solar panels do I need? Could you really live off-grid on just solar power?
- How to add a terrace house extension: The costs, options and more
- This barn-style self build proves that new homes can be filled with character
January 14
- How 'deep retrofits' could end up costing you a huge £69,000 - more than double the figure claimed by the government
January 13
- How to tile a bathroom floor: Our expert guide for all tile types
- Are AGA running costs really that high? We take a closer look at the kitchen classic
January 12
- How to fix squeaky stairs: 3 ways to stop your stair treads creaking
- Side extensions: Expert advice for building and planning a sideways move
- Octopus Energy to offer solar PV and battery installations and 'UK’s highest-paying energy export tariffs'
January 11
- 3 things to consider before you buy bi-fold doors or roof lanterns
- Do you need planning permission for loft conversions? Our expert explains all
- 14 steps to designing a home for a young family
January 10
- How much does an extension cost in 2024?
- Clarke CON180LI 18V brushless combi drill review
- How to clean mould off wood: Spot, treat and prevent the issue
January 9
- Here's why Kevin McCloud backs calls for a 'Grade III' listed building status
- A colourful concrete extension breathes new life into this London terrace
- How to strip paint off wood easily and effectively
- Log burners in conservatories: Are they really a good idea?
January 8
- Essex man says he's made £12,000 after installing two heat pumps, solar panels and investing in wind energy
January 7
- George Clarke: Why I love my air source heat pump
- How to get rid of black mould on UPVC window sealant and other window types
January 6
- Upgrade your bedroom with stylish wallpaper
- VonHaus Random Orbital Sander review
- Why your extension will cost more in 2023 — and expert tips for managing your budget
- Planning permission for fences: How high can a fence be without planning?
January 5
- Bomb shelter with air raid 'tally' written on walls turned into stunning basement home
- Lean to extensions: Costs, advice and design ideas for this popular extension type
- How much to wallpaper a room? Costs plus calculating wallpaper amount
- How do storage heaters work and what is Economy 7?
January 4
- Draught proofing windows? 9 simple and cheap ways to stop draughts
- Builders going bust at their fastest rate in over a decade
- Sandpaper grades: What does the 'P' mean and which grit you need
January 3
- How much to plaster a room? Costing up for a plasterer plus tackling it DIY
- Is this the future of housing developments? Discover the custom-build site turning it all on its head
January 2
- How many tiles do I need? How to calculate coverage
- Plasterboard sizes: A pro guide on what to use and when
- 4 design ideas to steal from this award-winning extended barn conversion
January 1
- 12 things to do before extending: How to kickstart your project in 2023