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September 14
- 10 small bedroom lighting ideas that illuminate without overpowering
- Gorilla warfare: Homeowner's planning debate over 4ft gorilla statue
September 13
- Falling foul of this tree law could cost you £5,000. Find out what it protects and how to avoid penalties
- The surprising place you can plant bulbs for a dramatic display next spring – and why now is the perfect time to try it
- Hallway feeling too enclosed? Experts share their simple techniques to brighten a dark space
- Will Kirk uncovers Anderson shelter below his garden shed
September 12
- 7 bulbs to plant in September for guaranteed kerb appeal next spring – your garden will soon be bursting with scent and colour
- 'This house has repaid all our renovation efforts' – explore how a 1930s house has been cleverly transformed into a contemporary home packed with energy-saving features
- How long washing machines really last – and the expert tips that could double their lifespan
- Wave goodbye to boring black – Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery's surprising door colour choice is the newest trend you need in your renovation
September 11
- Have you heard of colour capping? Here's how to nail this bold new paint trend
- The hidden strain of renovating revealed – why one in six couples consider splitting during home projects
September 10
- I've renovated countless houses and although some experts say blue is tricky to use in interiors, here's how I'd use the Dulux Colours of the Year 2026
- Forget boring laundry room lighting — with our expert tips this will become one of your most-loved rooms of the house
- How to turn your front door into £500 – this fun decorating competition could see you winning big this autumn
September 9
- Sanding plywood isn't tricky once you know how — expert advice on getting this popular surface up to scratch
- New Housing Secretary continues pledge to ‘build baby build’
September 8
- 10 ways to make your sanding less dusty for a safer home and a smoother finish
- Why councils are reclassifying villages as towns to challenge government planning rules
September 7
- Having trouble with foxes in the garden? Try these 7 safe and effective deterrents to keep them away
- Drilling into walls should never be attempted until you read this – expert tips that don't just come from TikTok
- Say goodbye to dark and gloomy spaces – 8 clever garage lighting ideas that will change the way you use this room
- UK housebuilding sees biggest slump since COVID, threatening 1.5m homes target
September 6
- 8 plants to prune in September before it's too late – giving them a trim now will help to boost blooms and keep growth in check
- Forget the 'official' date for switching on your heating – this is when you actually need to turn it on
- Costs for a wired home security system ringing alarm bells? We explore if it's worth the extra investment
- 30,000 homes left with damp and mould as government calls insulation rollout a 'systemic failure'
September 5
- Consider this your September gardening checklist – 10 quick jobs to keep your garden looking its best this autumn
- Experts reveal smart, simple tips and the tools you’ll need for drilling into concrete successfully
- Reckless move or stroke of genius? Couple bid for a small, damp bungalow at auction, which had already been refused planning permission for a new home
- Is Britain’s cement crisis about to derail homebuilding plans?
September 4
- How does a rain chain work and is it worth adding one to your garden? What you need to know if you want to install one
- 'Modern lighting ideas don't just mean minimalist or futuristic; it’s about striking a balance between form and function' – discover 13 ways to get it right
- How sewers are flushing Britain’s housing plans down the drain
September 3
- Never miss an update – add Homebuilding & Renovating as a ‘preferred source’ on Google
- 6 ways to keep spiders out of your house this autumn – harmless methods to prevent them sneaking inside
- New tax could add £24,000 to the cost of a new home
September 2
- Avoid potential problems by following these 7 tips for building on brownfield land
- Mortgage Guarantee Scheme helps 56,000 households to get on the property ladder
September 1
- How 25 years of changing the view put IDSystems at the forefront of British glazing
- Can my neighbour complain about me putting in a heat pump? Yes, but here's how to avoid it say the experts
- Why are there so many empty homes in the UK and what is being done to solve it?