Latest articles by Amy Willis
The £400 energy grant ends but there's a different payment from April for those in need
The £400 energy grant scheme ended in April 2023, but there's a different payment worth £900 available from April 25th for those that need it most
Robbie Williams halts his building work over 'intrusive' Section 106 monitoring
The Angels singer signed a Section 106 agreement allowing the council and his neighbour – Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page – to monitor building works to his home after a planning row
Build Your Dream Home In The Country's Mark Millar gives his self build advice — plus what NOT to do!
With 30 years of building and project management experience under his belt, builder and presenter Mark Millar explains how to get your building project off to a good start and how to avoid wasting money
How I was told to pay a 'DIY waste' fee to throw away broken garden trellis
Why you may need to check the rules at your local rubbish tip – and identify whether they charge for 'DIY waste' – when renovating your home or garden
Martin Lewis pens candid letter urging gov't not to raise energy cap to £3k
The money expert says adding £500 a year to people's energy bills from April will cause fuel poverty — and comes at a time when wholesale energy prices are expected to drop
Are you a Mambi — or do you know one?
Forget Middle Aged Men In Lycra (Mamil) — 2023 is all about the rise of the Mambi (Middle-Aged Men Buying Insulation) in households across the UK
Could this law change make renovating leasehold properties easier?
Owners of leasehold properties could be given greater rights to buy the freehold — giving them more freedom to renovate
How to claim £200 to help with oil heating costs
What government help is there for the 1.6 million homes relying on heating oil? Here's why those on oil can expect a £200 payment — plus what to do if you didn't receive it automatically
Inside the Amazing Spaces project that reduced George Clarke to tears
The Amazing Spaces presenter was emotional as he recalled family memories he had in a caravan he renovated for the show 10 years ago — before scrapping it and starting again
Octopus Energy to offer solar PV and battery installations and 'UK’s highest-paying energy export tariffs'
The energy company says the strategy could help customers save up to 90% on their energy bills, combined with its 'UK’s highest-paying energy export tariffs'
Why Jeremy Clarkson dropped his planning battle with council despite finding "loophole"
Jeremy Clarkson has written to the council to say he no longer wishes to open a new restaurant at Diddly Squat Farm, also confirming what his planning "loophole" was in the letter
Here's why Kevin McCloud backs calls for a 'Grade III' listed building status
Grand Designs presenter agrees with proposals for a further type of listing status – Grade III – that would automatically apply to all UK homes and buildings
Bomb shelter with air raid 'tally' written on walls turned into stunning basement home
Renovators unveiled a unique piece of history as they worked on this former air raid shelter in Bristol
How much to plaster a room? Costing up for a plasterer plus tackling it DIY
When it comes to finishing off a self build or renovation, budgets can be tight. Here's how much to plaster a room so you can factor it into your project costs
This retro 1960s bungalow renovation is like stepping back in time
Kevin McCloud is impressed by this couple's dedication to restoring a bungalow back to its sixties glory — inside and out
How I lost nearly £10,000 to a cowboy roofer
Julia Champion tells of her ordeal after losing thousands of pounds to a workman who said he was a roofer — but then bodged the job so badly it made the leak worse
DIYers knock hole in wall to find 'old man' lurking in the brickwork
It's a little bit of fun but can you see the old man or just a hole in the wall? These DIY renovators downed tools to share a photograph when they spotted the uncanny resemblance
When I renovated my kitchen — this mini cooker was great for my temporary setup
If you're living in your home while renovating, setting up a temporary kitchen is a must when ripping out your old one. Here's how I set up mine (and used it far longer than intended)
How to sow grass seed: Dig deep with our guide to growing the perfect lawn
Knowing how to sow grass seed could be essential after a renovation or landscaping project. Read our in-depth guide to reseeding your lawn for the best results
What is a Heat Pump Tumble Dryer and Could it Save You Money?
What is a heat pump tumble dryer is a question some may be asking when looking to upgrade their appliances. We explain the technology
This pink 'fondant fancy' house is the ultimate beach hut
Kevin McCloud looks at nominees for RIBA's House of the Year, which include a pink home on a windswept beach with a bath in the bedroom and a spa out the back
Thatched roof costs: How much to thatch a house plus what is a thatcher's square?
Thatching can eat up a huge amount of your budget when renovating — so planning can be key. Here's our expert guide to the costs and how and why this can vary
I tried three methods to clean mould off my ceilings and here's my verdict on the best
Mould can be tricky to budge once it has set in. Homebuilding & Renovating's Amy Willis gives her verdict on the best cleaning methods to use to banish the spores from your ceiling
