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May 31
- How many types of garage doors are there? We look at the popular choices, plus how much you can expect to pay
- How to get patio drainage right: Experts explain everything you need to know
- Why this period home is in desperate need of your help
- What’s the best flooring for a boot room? Experts weigh in
May 30
- IDSystems slide and turn doors: A modern alternative to traditional designs
- Don't let these silly driveway mistakes ruin the kerb appeal of your home
- A remarkable turn of events helps a retired couple build a home for themselves in their greatest moment of need
- 10 utility room extension ideas to add space and value
- How this one council is 25 years ahead in its housing supply while many others are struggling to meet targets
May 29
- Ofgem tells homeowners to ditch price cap despite summer energy bill drop
- Thinking of a putting a utility room in your garage? Here’s how to get it right
May 28
- Are heat pumps worth it? These three factors will help you decide says energy expert
- Angela Rayner says 'the SME housebuilding comeback starts now'
May 27
- Watch everything you need to know about heat pumps: A Homebuilding & Renovating Premium masterclass
- Sharing holiday selfies could cost you your home insurance claim, providers warn
- Architectural glazing — what is it and how can you use it to boost your home's aesthetics?
May 26
- Why adding a toilet to your utility room makes sense — and how to get it right
- The key to making a patio more private is clever screening – here's 8 of my favourite solutions to make your space feel secluded
- Martin Clunes faces further planning delay over caravan site next to Dorset farm
- Are solar panels worth it? Yes says a renewables expert, but with some conditions
May 25
- The secrets to getting driveway drainage spot on, as revealed by experts
- Don't let patio mistakes ruin your garden design – here are 10 of the most common errors to avoid
- A tale of two homes: Victorian heritage meets modern design in this dual dwelling
- Avoid these 4 utility room mistakes if you want a space that's practical and fit for purpose
May 24
- 'The look of disbelief on everyone’s face when they see the space we've created is priceless' – step inside this cleverly extended mid-terrace home
- Can you retrofit MVHR? Yes say the experts, but it will require careful planning and possible compromise
- Is it worth removing pebbledash to improve the appearance of your home? Here’s what you need to know
- Could this staple kitchen ingredient be a 'pick-me-up' for your plants this summer?
May 23
- This bespoke cottage took just over a year to build and cost only £350K — showing the huge benefits of a custom-build route
- Calls to scrap Section 106 intensify amid affordable housing crisis
May 22
- Make a statement with a bespoke front door from Inspiration Doors
- An unexpected presence on an ordinary street: See the North West home named Building of the Year 2025
- UK EPC target to be missed by 13 years as home energy upgrades stall
May 21
- Should I build a house in a flood zone? A self build expert explains whether or not it's a good idea
- Would you volunteer? Government launches new 'Dad's Army' Home Guard to protect power plants and pipelines
May 20
- Utility room or bigger kitchen? What your layout says about your home
- Ed Miliband's neighbours complain about heat pump plans due to noise concerns
May 19
- What to include in a utility room — plus the clever extras designers swear by
May 18
- How to design a patio in 9 simple steps – create a space that's practical, easy to use and looks good year-round
- Boot room storage — 7 essential steps to a neat and orderly space
- Mayfair's million-pound mistake: Owner ordered to fill illegal basement with concrete
- How to design a dog shower in a utility room that works for you and your best friend
May 17
- The Apprentice winner: Why Lord Sugar will help me make AC the next big upgrade to UK homes
- How much does a porch cost? We breakdown the various elements to help you keep your budget on track
- Yes, you can hide a utility room — here’s how designers do it
- 7 easy methods for removing weeds from a patio – plus two that are best avoided if you don't want to damage your paving or plants
May 16
- This stunning city home cleverly gives the feeling of a rural retreat with 'bold ideas' and sustainable innovations
- George Michael's former home goes green in massive transformation
- What is feather edge fencing? The pros reveal how it differs from other types of fencing and how to build your own
May 15
- Wallpapering an alcove can add style and panache to a room. Get pro tips on how to do it
- Modern homes are more at risk from deadly fires, according to UK's largest fire brigade
May 14
- Air conditioner vs air cooler — what's the difference and which should I choose for my home?
- Industry pushes for heat pumps to be included in 'salary sacrifice' scheme
May 13
- Garage conversion roofing changes you might need to make when adding new living space
- Nature protections ‘not the problem’ — so why is the government rolling them back?
May 12
- Are you breaking the law with your home CCTV? Discover the rules on using cameras to boost your home’s security
- Sadiq Khan proposes building on London’s green belt
May 11
- Wet rooms in loft conversions — the perfect combination or a recipe for disaster?
- Water companies warn of potential hosepipe bans soon
- 6 dog washing station ideas to keep your pet pampered and your home protected
- How to protect trees during a build and keep one of your garden's most precious assets safe
May 10
- Florence Welch warned £1.9m house renovation could unearth medieval skeletons
- George Clarke says UK housing stock is ‘worse than 100 years ago’
- Planning an upstairs laundry room? Here's everything you should know before you start
- 10 garden ideas for dogs to create a pet-friendly space
May 9
- Modern driveway ideas that wow — the best materials and layouts to try now
- 'Postcode lottery' for heat pump and solar approvals exposed in new data
May 8
- ‘I finally sleep through the night’: Paralysed man wins back dignity thanks to volunteer builders
- Dormer cladding ideas that will ensure the outside of your loft conversion looks just as good as the inside
May 7
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- 'Natural air conditioning' — but does the zero-energy cooling trick with plants actually work?
- Need more living space but don't want to lose storage? Why a half garage conversion might be the solution
May 6
- How to insulate a garage door to keep what's inside in tip-top condition
- Hundreds of thousands at risk as obsolete energy meters face June 2025 shutdown
May 5
- Can my neighbour have CCTV pointing at my house? Your rights to privacy
- How to hide wallpaper seams to get a flawless finish
- Great British Energy blocks use of solar panels linked to forced labour
- What is a smart lock? All you need to know about this home security solution
May 4
- Homeowner furious after being told to take down fence protecting her garden from dog mess
- Garage flooring ideas that go the distance — durable finishes perfect for cars and workshops
- Does a pergola attached to a house have special requirements?
- When do garden wall building regulations apply? Our expert explains what to know
May 3
- Create a cosy, comfy garage conversion bedroom – with no need to extend your home
- Playful pictures show a miniature Miliband and tiny Farage 'debating' green issues in model village
- Why it's time to forget perfectly manicured grass — an Irish moss lawn is the eco option to try instead
- How to design a boot room to deal with mud and soggy footwear in style
May 2
- U-turn as Government makes solar panels mandatory on all new homes by 2027
- Why I use the words of William Morris for decluttering my home
May 1
- How to choose the right garage conversion flooring — no matter how you plan on using the space
- Why new Crooked House law won't apply to listed WWI hangar that burned down during planning bid