Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
New electric rules are making home EV charger installations more complex, with one industry leader warning that there is now far less room for error
Traditional tumble dryers are set to be phased out under proposals led by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, with heat pump tumble dryers expected to become the standard in UK homes
Scheme expanded to support systems that provide both heating and cooling in UK homes
Giant hogweed is re-emerging across parts of the UK this spring, with homeowners in high-risk areas being warned as growth accelerates into May
New FMB research reveals a major gap between homeowner expectations and real-world bathroom renovation costs, raising concerns over budgeting mistakes and exposure to rogue traders
Octopus Energy EV tariff users react after being told their off-peak charging rates will rise from 1 May with less than two weeks’ notice
Dawn raids across England follow allegations that millions were claimed for insulation work under a government-backed scheme that has faced wider criticism over quality and oversight
Builder left family’s extension “unsafe and incomplete” after taking £44,000 of their money
A former workshop site in Marham is being marketed with a guide price of £480,000 and outline consent already in place for four self-build plots
As England’s new simpler recycling system rolls out, households are questioning whether councils can now charge for recycling bins or if they remain part of standard waste services
Planning rule changes could soon remove the need for permission to install pavement-based EV charging solutions, opening up at-home charging for homes without driveways
Homeowners face tougher planning appeals rules from April as the government limits second chances and tightens what can be considered after a refusal
Rogue asbestos trader altered lab results and misled homeowners into paying for unnecessary removal work, a court has heard
The best home security systems offer much more than a traditional burglar alarm and provide comprehensive monitoring
Neighbour dispute over garden washing line escalates after complaints about outdoor laundry spark mention of possible council involvement
Octopus Energy have launched a 300-home development in Wisbech, set to become the UK’s largest scheme offering zero energy bills for at least 10 years
Industry figures and developers warn London housing delivery has fallen dramatically short of need, with starts reported at just 5,891 in 2025
New UK wiring rules affect where key electrical systems such as EV chargers, batteries and smart wiring can be installed inside and around the home
England’s new Simpler Recycling rules aim to reduce landfill and contamination, but what happens if you toss recyclables into the general waste bin?
Simple kitchen leftovers can be used as natural deterrents for common garden pests this April, as part of Mary Berry garden pest tips for low-chemical, seasonal gardening
New UK wiring regulations published by the IET and BSI restrict where home battery systems can be installed, ruling out lofts and other higher-risk areas
While most councils prepare for England’s biggest recycling overhaul in decades, a growing list of authorities have secured exemptions allowing them to delay new food waste rules until as late as 2043
Planning consultants say early pre-application advice could help homeowners avoid costly planning mistakes, but others warn it is no guarantee of success
