Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
TV presenter Laura Hamilton creates a 'dramatic' satin black dining room makeover for under £1,000
The A Place In The Sun presenter revamped her dated 1980s dining room with satin black walls, painted floors and grey wallpaper – achieving a bold, moody look on a budget
Do you live on one of Britain’s 10 most expensive streets outside London?
New research reveals where the UK’s highest house prices outside the capital can be found, with multi-million-pound homes on some of the country’s most exclusive roads
Homeowners risk fines as recycling rules change this month – these items can no longer go in your bin
A recycling rule update taking effect at the end of March 2026 means you will no longer be able to recycle certain household items. Here’s what you need to know before the change
Martin Lewis says oil-heated homes may be 'taken advantage of' as Ed Miliband warns suppliers over 'price gouging'
Consumer champion Martin Lewis has warned households that rely on heating oil, after reports of sudden price hikes and cancelled deliveries
Price of central oil heating spikes by over 100% as off‑grid households face soaring bills
Live UK supplier pricing shows central heating oil costs have more than doubled in recent days
Nationwide is offering £20k in interest free loans for home upgrades — find out if you qualify
Nationwide is offering interest-free finance for solar panels, insulation, heat pumps, and other eco-friendly improvements, but it's on a first-come, first-served basis
Outrage as Sir Winston Churchill tree cut down after felling ‘slipped through’ outline planning application
Villagers in Cossington say they were devastated after a memorial oak planted for Winston Churchill was cut down to make way for a housing development, with some claiming the decision to remove it was buried in early planning documents
British Gas ad pulled after watchdog questions £546 heat pump saving claim
An advert claiming households could save up to £546 by switching to a heat pump has been banned after the UK advertising watchdog ruled the figure could mislead consumers
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews face public inquiry over planning row for their Berkshire estate
Villagers claim they have used the route for decades as a public footpath – now a government inspector will rule on the dispute near Pippa Middleton’s country home
I wasted £100s paying for locksmiths to change my door locks. But it turns out I could've done it easily myself — here's how
Videos showing how to change four different types of lock mean you can save money and never need to pay a locksmith for a basic lock change again
Historic blacksmith workshop goes up for sale for £250k with plans for a self builder to forge a new home
A 40-year-old iron forge known for bespoke gates and railings is being sold as a self-build plot with plans previously approved for a three-storey home
Alan Carr launches bid for 'pink' castle for new Disney+ series
Alan Carr turns Traitors inspiration into a new adventure as he bids for one of Britain’s most historic castles in his new series Castle Man
OBR delivers hammer blow to Government’s housing targets as Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement offers no solutions
OBR says housebuilding will fall to 220,000 before recovering – as industry warns targets are now completely unrealistic
Homebuilding sector issues 'dire' warning of housing crisis ahead of Spring Statement
Construction leaders warn Labour’s 1.5 million homes pledge is at risk as insolvencies rise, labour shortages deepen, and the Spring Statement approaches
Ambulance garage owner refuses to take down massive structure after defying council's planning rules
Daniel Toma refuses to remove a huge garage built without planning permission, insisting it is essential for his ambulance business despite repeated council enforcement
Why the collapse of ECO4 should make officials rethink home retrofits
Failed insulation schemes should be used as a learning point for the government, a new framework suggests
Shirlie Kemp recycles her Belfast sink in the garden in this ingenious way
Shirlie has repurposed an old Belfast sink to create a vegetable washing station in her garden, showing how everyday items can be reused creatively in garden design
Historic water tower offers a Grand Designs-style home, but it’s not for the faint-hearted
A rare Braintree landmark promises a stunning home conversion with a twist that will test the adventurous
No, wood burners aren’t being banned — but these huge changes are being debated
Media reports have suggested wood-burning stoves could be banned in the UK, but a new government consultation shows that while no ban is planned, major new emissions limits, health warning labels and tougher fines are firmly on the table
Keen to include ways to build an eco home in your project? Try these 9 expert-recommended methods
From insulation and structure through to energy and materials, we explore the best ways to build an eco home and how to decide which ones are right for you
Martin Lewis warns price cap is still 'pants' and cheapest deals could beat it by 15%
Energy bills set to drop from April as the new 6.9% Price Cap comes into effect, but households could save even more by switching to fixed deals, Martin Lewis warns
What is the Home Energy Model? The way EPCs are calculated is about to change
Discover what the Home Energy Model is, how it calculates energy use, and the implications for homebuilders, renovators, and Energy Performance Certificates
Sussex seafront plot offers chance to build bespoke beach house
No house, no outdated interiors, no demolition bills – just a rare stretch of beachfront ready for someone to build their dream home
