Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
Want the best cordless drill for your toolkit? We've shortlisted our top picks, including impact drivers, combi drills and hammer drills
Take the hassle out of washing up with one of the best integrated dishwashers, with options from Miele, Bosch, Beko and more
The average rate is not quite at April's levels of 5.9% but the hike is a disappointing rise after months of falling
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The government has officially confirmed that the uplift in funding, available via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, will run from 21 July 2026 until March 2027
I tested the MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete Robot Vacuum Cleaner to see whether its deep cleaning, extended reach and automation features justify the hype
The Energy Price Cap rises 13% from July 2026, with average households paying £55 more over three months
I didn’t expect a simple switch from a fan to the LUME Quiet Air Circulator Fan to change my entire heatwave setup, but it’s done exactly that, both in my bedroom and at my office desk
Adele Teale has been ordered to remove a gorilla statue from the front of her house after losing a planning appeal
A previous police office with approved planning permission for a detached two-bedroom home, has come onto the market in West Sussex
Regulator launches nationwide inspections and bans unsafe cutting methods after silicosis deaths linked to engineered stone dust
Legal expert warns that leaving wheelie bins out for too long could escalate from neighbour nuisance into formal complaints, council enforcement and even civil claims
A renewables electrical engineer shares the best places to position plug-in solar panels to maximise efficiency, including balconies, patios, garages and garden walls
Japanese knotweed removal is essential as it can bring your build or renovation plans to a grinding halt. Here, we explain the damage this plant can do and how to get rid of it
High street lender launches 98% mortgage for first-time buyers, but excludes parental or family support for the deposit
Insurer analysis based on UK fire service data highlights the household items most commonly linked to lithium-ion battery fires as incidents continue to rise across the UK
A former workshop building in North Devon with planning permission for three homes and a 1.5-acre yard has gone up for sale
Poor insulation on heat pump pipework is being linked to avoidable energy losses in UK homes, according to industry figures presented at a major energy conference
Retailer take-back schemes already give many UK consumers a legal, no-cost way to recycle old electronics, yet awareness remains low as Simpler Recycling reforms are changing how household waste is handled
A new report says a growing burden of taxes, levies and regulations is driving up the cost of building homes across the UK
Homeowners are being warned that a common household habit could be undermining recycling efforts, as new Simpler Recycling rules aim to reduce confusion and contamination across England
Homeowners may be eligible for up to £500 towards installing an EV charger, but only if they meet strict criteria and complete a defined approval process before installation begins
Experts warn that while plug-in solar is making renewable energy more accessible in the UK, not every home is electrically prepared for it
