Latest articles by Jack Woodfield
The Best Outdoor Storage Box Solutions for Your Garden
The best outdoor storage boxes will complement your garden design and offer durable protection for your items
89% of Builders Delay Jobs Amid Materials and Trades Shortages
Those working on home improvement projects have been urged to 'be patient' to avoid hiring unscrupulous builders
Heat and Buildings Strategy: How Does it Affect Homeowners?
The Heat and Buildings Strategy reveals a 2035 cut-off target for installing natural gas boilers — and how you can get £5k towards the cost of a heat pump
Net Zero Strategy Published: Key Takeaways
The government's Net Zero Strategy is out, so what impact could it have on homeowners?
Clean Heat Grant Relaunched as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Clean Heat Grant was a proposal to provide homeowners with funding for low-carbon home heating
What is a Brownfield Site? A Self Builder's Guide
An unloved brownfield site could be the perfect spot for your self build, as long as you understand what you’re taking on
Rupert Grint and Other Celebrities Who’ve Fought Planning Battles
Obtaining planning permission can sometimes be a right pain — as these celebrities will attest to
Why the New Permitted Development Rules Could Cause Structural Headaches
Under Permitted Development rights you can extend by up to two additional storeys, but this requires significant structural planning
Stamp Duty Holiday Officially Ends - Here's What You'll Pay Now
The stamp duty holiday tapering effect has ended, bringing a close to a frenetic 14 months for the housing market
“We’ve had Serious Supply Chain Issues” - Your Self Build and Renovating Experiences in 2021
What's it been like to self build and renovate this year? We uncover the challenges facing projects in 2021
Best Log Baskets: Luxury Storage for Logs and Kindling
A great log basket is essential for those with open fires or log burning stoves — these are the best buys available now
5 Key Questions as Michael Gove is Appointed Housing Secretary
As Robert Jenrick is replaced as housing secretary - we speculate on some of the policy challenges now facing Michael Gove
Zero Carbon Homes Drive Requires ‘Massive Role’ From Home Improvers
A forthcoming House of Lords debate on zero carbon homes could have a big long-term impact on home improvers
Investigation Underway After Council’s Planning Applications Mishap
Sarcastic comments were added as council workers mistakenly rejected planning applications — and the decisions are legally binding
Hydrogen Strategy: Here’s How it Could Affect Homeowners
The government’s Hydrogen Strategy plans for up to 35% of the UK’s energy consumption to come from hydrogen by 2035
Brexit Construction Relief as Government Delays New Rules on Building Materials
Post-Brexit construction is being impacted by labour shortages and dwindling supplies of building materials
Garden Furniture Sale: The Best Bank Holiday Deals at B&Q, Homebase and Amazon
These deals on garden furniture have something for everyone, no matter the size of your garden
Trades Shortage: How Can You Avoid Project Disruption?
A trades shortage means there's now a 20-year-high demand for builders, which could disrupt building projects
The Incredible Story of the ‘Mole Man’ Who Dug Tunnels Under His House
William Lyttle created a London underground of sorts below his home, and his legacy lives on today
Hydrogen Boiler Explosion Claims Report ‘Cherrypicked’, Government Says
Hydrogen boilers could cause four times more explosions than natural gas boilers, but the government insists they will be safe
Best Decking Paints: 5 Great Buys to Transform Your Outdoor Space
These are the best decking paints to revive your deck and add some personality to your garden this summer
Self Build Wales: How Does the Groundbreaking Scheme Work?
Self Build Wales is a first-of-its-kind scheme designed to break down barriers for people building their homes
What Self Builders Need to Know About the Countryside Planning Changes
The new planning changes add clarity to the clauses self builders must meet to build in the countryside
