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August 31
- How to easily create a raised floor above your loft insulation with Loft Leg
- What is the best carpet for stairs? Step up in style
August 30
- Bristol City Leap: UK's largest water source heat pump will power 12,000 homes
- Stoves Richmond 100PYR Pyramid Chimney review
- The best (and worst) ways to fund a self build project
August 29
- What is a jigsaw? An essential power tool for DIY projects
- How Topciment microcement can give a waterproof finish to your bathroom — so you don't need tiles
August 28
- How to insulate a flat roof
- 10 types of mould you might find in your home — plus how to get rid of each one
August 27
- Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber gets planning permission to build pool house at his Watership Down estate
- How much does a kitchen renovation cost?
August 26
- SuDS to become mandatory in homes from next year
- Segway Navimow H1500E review: A new wave of robot mowers
- How much does it cost to flush a toilet and can the type of toilet you have impact your water bill?
- Father and son build tiny eco home around an apple tree in their garden — that uses MVHR rather than heating
- Private road owner seeks court order to stop couple’s building project on £1.5m home by withdrawing their access
August 25
- What is an exhaust air heat pump and how can it reduce your heating bills?
- 7 narrow bathroom ideas to transform rooms with limited floor width
- How much will a builder cost? An updated look at prices
- What is an 'invisible hob' — and is it a good idea?
August 24
- How much does a garage conversion cost? 7 things you need to consider
- What is a wall hung toilet and is one right for your space?
- See how Jonnie Irwin has transformed his 1960s home into a stylish Sixties hideaway
August 23
- How to stop condensation in loft spaces
- Types of power saw and choosing the right one for your DIY project
August 22
- ULEZ charge on homes would tackle air pollution and rising NO2, say researchers
August 21
- Family home with 'living roof' given planning under Paragraph 80 — despite owner being warned she'd 'never succeed'
- Natural carpets: What are your options?
August 20
- What is mineral wool insulation and what are the benefits?
- Take a look inside Bob Dylan’s 16-bedroom period mansion in the Scottish Highlands as it goes on sale for £3million
August 19
- Energy companies announce billions in profits after 'cost of living crisis' saw households unable to afford heating
- Rick Astley's former childhood home has gone on sale for £360,000
- What is a rotary multi-tool — and what can you do with one?
- How this 'dream' pink kitchen with zoning was built with a budget of £25,000
August 18
- Could a 5G mast devalue your home? Proposals for 50ft-high 5G masts leave homeowners fearing house price drop
- Makita DCW180Z 18v cooler and warmer box review
- Eco home with 'Cornish hedge' built into its design gets approval under Paragraph 80
- How to get rid of carpet moths — and how to identify them
August 17
- Try these 10 decking steps ideas to take your garden decking to the next level
- What are SuDS? Everything you need to know about sustainable drainage systems
August 16
- What is the best fan for cooling both you and your home?
- What is cellulose insulation? It's green but is it any good?
August 15
- What is a rimless toilet? Why they can be more hygienic and quieter
- Sheep wool insulation: How good is this eco-friendly option?
August 14
- Builder says order to demolish house built without planning permission near coal mine is against his 'human rights'
- What carpet costs can you expect when updating flooring?
August 13
- These Hive smart devices will stop working after Centrica ends product lines
- Ed Sheeran builds his own chapel with underground crypt 'as part of Sheeranville'
August 12
- Panasonic is giving away a free 4K 65" Smart TV if you buy their heat pump
- Can you wallpaper over wallpaper? We tell you what you need to know
- How you could be fined £5,000 or imprisoned over Japanese knotweed
August 11
- How to choose the right glazed doors for your home
- What is a carport — and how is it different from a garage?
- I'm a builder and these are the questions to ask before hiring a tradesman
- Stunning home built into a steep cliff edge and designed to withstand 96mph winds
August 10
- Only 15% of the available Boiler Upgrade Scheme vouchers have been redeemed, Ofgem reveals
- Why terraced homeowners may need planning permission for heat pumps
- 10 things you might not know about package self builds
August 9
- Plans for oil boiler ban from 2026 dubbed a 'ULEZ' for rural households
- Garage conversion costs: How to calculate what your project will cost
- Quote vs estimate: What's the difference when pricing up your build?
- What is a thermal bridge and how can it cause significant damage to your home?
August 8
- The 6 best plasterboard fixings to secure shelves, radiators and large screen TVs
- What is surface water drainage and do you need it for your driveway or patio?
August 7
- How first time renovators transformed this period home for £40k in under one year
August 5
- Laser measure vs tape measure: Which should you use?
- What is a cesspit and are they still legal?
- Homeowner sparks planning row at £1.3m home over helipad in his back garden
- TV's Sian Astley reveals her renovation secrets to saving money on a project
August 4
- Millions of smart meters could stop working after the 3G and 2G switch-off
- How a crumbling cottage was transformed with a bright red extension and bespoke vintage finds
- British Gas announces £969million profit — almost £900m more than last year
August 3
- How a tiny garage measuring just 67m2 will be transformed into this 'compact home'
- The best painted ceiling ideas for all types of rooms
August 2
- What Gove's latest speech on homebuilding means for self builders and renovators
- 'I'll cohabit with newts!' says Boris Johnson as swimming pool plans come under threat
- Measured surveys: What are they and do you need to have one?
- 9 plasterboard alternatives to cut the carbon footprint of your build
August 1
- What is saw TPI and how many 'teeth' do I need on my blade?