Latest articles by Jack Woodfield
Those working on home improvement projects have been urged to 'be patient' to avoid hiring unscrupulous builders
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
The government's Net Zero Strategy is out, so what impact could it have on homeowners?
The Clean Heat Grant was a proposal to provide homeowners with funding for low-carbon home heating
An unloved brownfield site could be the perfect spot for your self build, as long as you understand what you’re taking on
Obtaining planning permission can sometimes be a right pain — as these celebrities will attest to
Under Permitted Development rights you can extend by up to two additional storeys, but this requires significant structural planning
The stamp duty holiday tapering effect has ended, bringing a close to a frenetic 14 months for the housing market
What's it been like to self build and renovate this year? We uncover the challenges facing projects in 2021
A great log basket is essential for those with open fires or log burning stoves — these are the best buys available now
As Robert Jenrick is replaced as housing secretary - we speculate on some of the policy challenges now facing Michael Gove
A forthcoming House of Lords debate on zero carbon homes could have a big long-term impact on home improvers
Sarcastic comments were added as council workers mistakenly rejected planning applications — and the decisions are legally binding
The government’s Hydrogen Strategy plans for up to 35% of the UK’s energy consumption to come from hydrogen by 2035
Post-Brexit construction is being impacted by labour shortages and dwindling supplies of building materials
These deals on garden furniture have something for everyone, no matter the size of your garden
A trades shortage means there's now a 20-year-high demand for builders, which could disrupt building projects
William Lyttle created a London underground of sorts below his home, and his legacy lives on today
Hydrogen boilers could cause four times more explosions than natural gas boilers, but the government insists they will be safe
These are the best decking paints to revive your deck and add some personality to your garden this summer
Self Build Wales is a first-of-its-kind scheme designed to break down barriers for people building their homes
The new planning changes add clarity to the clauses self builders must meet to build in the countryside
One self builder’s misfortune is a lesson for all about the strict requirements for claiming Community Infrastructure Levy exemption
