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December 31
- Self builder ordered to demolish £500k passivhaus built without permission
- The interior trends that will no longer be popular in 2024 — according to the experts
December 30
- How to replace a tap — change an old faucet for a new fitting
December 29
- How to get planning permission on a greenfield plot
- How this self builder built an oak-framed cottage beside her childhood home for only £200k
December 28
- How this 'riad style' self build was praised for its unique 'greenhouse' look
- Can you extend on a sloping site? Absolutely! Our expert explains how
December 27
- Self build plot next to Princess Anne’s royal estate goes on the market
December 26
- What are piled foundations and will your project need them?
- 10 things to consider when looking at how to design your self build house
December 25
- 15 children's bedroom ideas that are both playful and practical
- Should you be worried about condensation on cold water pipes?
December 24
- Is the Makita LS0714LN 190mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw what you need for your DIY projects? I test it to find out
December 23
- How to aerate a lawn — plus when you should do it
- Renovators find themselves without power after neighbour turns off supply and refuses to turn it back on
- Can baking soda and vinegar unblock a drain? Experts respond to TikTok hack
December 22
- Man sells giant mancave built without planning 'to mystery Mexican man' — who council can't find
- This modernist EnerPHit consumes 88% less energy than the average UK home
December 21
- Permitted development rules relaxed to allow solar panels on flat roofs without planning permission
- We look at the best kitchen trends 2024 to consider for your home
December 20
- 'World's most expensive bungalow' to be demolished and replaced with impressive self build eco home
December 19
- What is ambient temperature — and how warm should your home be this winter?
- 15 beautiful navy kitchen ideas for every style of house
December 18
- How to bring the outdoors in for 2024 with Korniche's award-winning glazing options
- I tried the EcoAir DD2 simple desiccant dehumidifier inside my damp van and cold kitchen — and it was brilliant
- HIPPO demonstrates how to master DIY skills that will transform your home
- I'm a builder and this is how to avoid paying too much for materials
December 17
- How good was the Envirovent Silent 100T extractor fan? I replaced my old fan to test it and find out
- Desiccant vs compressor dehumidifier: Is your house too cold for your dehumidifier?
December 16
- How to get paint out of clothes and restore to them to their former glory
- Can you sand decorators caulk? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think
December 15
- Air purifier vs dehumidifier — we explain the difference and why you may need both
December 14
- Housing network calls to remove nutrient neutrality laws in a radical shake-up of the UK planning system
- How this home was built without a heating system — and why it won our Home of the Year 2023
December 13
- Should you project manage your extension or leave it to the experts?
- Police called as row erupts over Lady Carbisdale's planning bid for her castle
December 12
- Homeowners in Norfolk threaten to sue council over new bridge after homes flood
- Why is my rainwater soakaway overflowing? Plus — how to unblock it
December 11
- Heat pump applications triple after government grants increase to £7,500
- 12 empty fireplace ideas to style up that vacant opening
December 10
- Cambridge University adds nearly 500 solar panels to King's College Chapel
December 9
- Man fined £9k for felling three apple trees without permission because ‘his dog kept getting sick’
- How to panel stairs and transform your hallway in four quick steps
- 13 brilliant laundry room ideas to help clean up your home
December 8
- Let natural light flood into your home with a stylish Korniche rooflight
- 'Project' bungalows go up for auction for 50p each in South Wales
- How good is the Ryobi ONE+ Cordless Impact Driver? I test it to find out
- Take a look inside this 'dementia-friendly' home designed for future living
December 7
- Carbon-neutral brick unveiled in the UK — promising to 'change the industry'
- A helpful guide to secondary glazing costs
December 6
- Kevin McCloud was 'reported to police' after trying to challenge Michael Gove over housing standards for new TV show
- Impact driver vs drill: When to use each of these tools
December 5
- Expert tips for increasing water pressure in your shower
December 4
- Government's housebuilding targets fall short again, despite planning approvals seeing 17% annual rise
December 3
- Man, 88, who knocked down wall he built in the 70s threatened with prison after removing part of it without consent
- I'm a DIY expert and here are 6 different ways to use a drill paddle mixer
December 2
- How to trim a door to stop it sticking on floors and frames
- UK’s first high-temperature air source heat pumps to heat 497 homes
- How to lay a gravel driveway yourself
December 1
- Mark Wright shows off his double bi-folding door set at his Essex self build
- 5 mistakes to avoid when painting bathroom tiles
- Why laminate flooring on stairs is a good choice and how to do it
- Couple save thousands by self-managing their own house renovation