Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
The best 6 integrated dishwashers of 2025
We’ve put together a list that covers all bases and will help you make the right decision for you and your kitchen
Self builder who faced homelessness due to bungalow demolition order defies councils demands
Bungalow dispute in Birmingham enters new phase after deadline passes
Eminem’s pregnant daughter launches home renovation debut — with a sledgehammer in hand
Hailie Jade debuts a new renovation series, "Just A Little Reno", helping her best friend revamp a tired 90s house before her baby arrives and offers renovation tips along the way
Why ground source heat pumps could be the cooling fix you didn’t know you had
More than just heating – ground source heat pumps offer a low-cost, low-energy way to cool your home renewably
Homeowners urged to help hedgehogs beat the heat with these 3 garden fixes
Simple steps every homeowner can take to protect hedgehogs from rising temperatures this summer
Urgent COBRA meeting needed as UK homeowners face second heatwave, warn Lib Dems
COBRA meeting demanded as second heatwave hits UK
What is the Government’s New Housing Bank? How funds might be available for your housing project
Government makes £16bn gamble to build 500k homes, but this could provide finance to self-builders who have been locked out
Donkey invasion in the New Forest! Council's £5.6 million food bin rollout sparks chaos after animals start ransacking waste
New Forest Council had hoped to turn food waste into energy as part of £5.6 million environmental scheme
Free heat pump scheme aimed at boosting installations shares early findings
An initiative providing free heat pumps to trainee installers seeks to tackle skill gaps and accelerate adoption of low-carbon heating technologies
The 6 best home security systems of the year that offer smart, simple and reliable protection
The best home security systems offer much more than a traditional burglar alarm and provide comprehensive monitoring
1.5m households could claim free electricity this weekend, but are you eligible?
Enjoy festival vibes at home with free electricity this weekend - perfect for those missing out on live events
Winner of £6m Omaze home still hasn't been given keys due to planning problems
Questions mount over Omaze’s handling of planning issues delaying luxury home prize
This is your last chance to get your 2 free tickets to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Surrey!
We're heading to Surrey between 29-30 June so hurry up and register for your two free tickets worth £24 now
The surprising household items people are using as makeshift DIY tools in their homes
Brits are turning everyday household items into makeshift tools, but their creativity is costing them thousands in DIY disasters
Do you need planning permission for a pergola? In some circumstances, yes
Many homeowners fail to realise that their new pergola could need planning permission. We reveal when it does and doesn't require permission
New fire-compliant solar panel launches amid safety concerns
Solfit unveils UK-made in-roof solar panel built to meet the strictest fire safety standards, following renewed scrutiny of rooftop installations
Controversy over former Premier League footballer’s home extension approved under delegated powers
Neighbours slam 'overwhelming' plans for ex-footballer’s Norwich home as council approval sparks backlash
Could collusion among big housebuilders be blocking self-builders from the market?
The Competition and Markets Authority investigation into major UK housebuilders raises concerns that alleged anti-competitive behaviour may be limiting opportunities for self-builders and inflating home prices
Ellen DeGeneres’s 'Sheepocalypse' in the Cotswolds – when eco lawn care goes baa-dly wrong
Her plan to use sheep for mowing the lawn ended in chaos with escaping livestock, indoor invasions and a chicken coop raid
Get your hands on a slice of history with this rare barn conversion opportunity in a holiday hotspot
Tucked away near Snowdonia, this derelict barn has planning permission to become a rural retreat – and it's heading to auction
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners relieved as meter switch-off is delayed
Delay spares more than 300,000 homes from potential energy chaos as suppliers race to replace outdated RTS meters
120ft mast plan sparks outrage amid concerns over ‘sneaky’ approval route
Plans for a towering telecom mast sparks fierce debate as local politicians claim it should face proper scrutiny
Could solar panel gel be the clever addition that makes PV systems work better in heatwaves and last up to 200% longer?
Research suggests innovative solar panel gel can cut solar panel temperatures by 14°C, boosting power and lifespan during heatwaves
