Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
Martin Lewis warns leaving heating on all day can cause condensation and higher bills
Thinking of leaving the heating on low this winter? Martin Lewis says it could cost you more – and even cause condensation
Can solar panels catch fire? We look at the risks and how to keep your energy-providing devices safe
Solar panel fires are rare but possible. Experts explain causes, recent UK cases, and why certified installation and maintenance are essential
Can the Government’s new planning lawyer help deliver the 1.5m homes target?
Catherine Howard joins Treasury to speed up housing approvals as UK Government aims to deliver 1.5 million new homes over five years
New research destroys government’s plans to build on the green belt
CPRE report shows 1.48m homes could be built on brownfield, exposing flaws in the government's “grey belt” plan to sacrifice protected Green Belt land
Housing crisis at centre of Labour Conference as industry demands action
Developers and housing experts warn stalled approvals, regulatory hurdles, and slow sales threaten Labour’s 1.5 million homes target
Martin Kemp stuns fans with autumn harvest of huge vegetables in raised beds
Martin Kemp delights fans on Instagram as he shows off his kale and Brussels sprouts harvest in his raised bed garden
Could this Scottish brick win a £1m global prize?
Kenoteq’s recycled K-BRIQ bricks slash carbon emissions by 95%, offering a sustainable solution that could transform global construction
Homeowners warned blocked gutters could lead to £5k fines under abatement notices
Experts urge urgent gutter maintenance as councils crack down on statutory nuisances with costly penalties
UK’s reliance on Chinese renewable energy tech rises as Octopus signs deal for Chinese wind turbines
Octopus Energy teams up with Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang as the UK increasingly relies on imported renewable technology
'It’s like your house is one big advent calendar': Couple go viral after making incredible discoveries behind their walls
A Leeds couple’s renovation journey went viral after they uncovered unexpected surprises after buying a long-abandoned home
Is this the most unusual use for a greenhouse you’ve ever seen?
A Welsh coastal home has turned a greenhouse into a bathroom, showing how the familiar garden building can take on surprising new roles
Hidden insurance crisis looms for homeowners under the government's new energy mandates
Retrofit upgrades designed to cut energy bills may leave property owners underinsured if rebuild costs aren’t reassessed
Why you can’t afford to miss the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2025
This year’s London Homebuilding & Renovating Show brings new garden seminars. Join us from 19-21 September 2025 at the ExCeL London
Scotland urges UK not to rush hydrogen home heating decision
Scottish Government urges UK to wait as hydrogen trial tests whether hydrogen heating can be used safely and reliably in homes
Property industry launches charter to cut home sales from 109 days to 28 — but will it work?
Project 28 sets out eight commitments to speed up home sales, but will this charter solve one of the property industry's biggest problems
Are you guilty of this common bedtime habit? Data says it’s fuelling house fires
New data reveals 6,851 house fires since 2020 linked to people nodding off with flames or appliances still burning
What is roll-on plaster? When to use this quick smooth finish and when to avoid it
Roll-on plaster can provide a quick, smooth finish in the right conditions, but it can also lead to poor results if applied incorrectly
Beyoncé & Jay-Z UK house plans: Music icons eye 58-acre Cotswolds estate
Beyoncé and Jay-Z reportedly secure Cotswolds estate with full planning permission, ready to build a lakeside mansion
The surprising everyday item that could ruin your kitchen worktop and lead to costly repairs
Experts warn how a wet plastic bag left on your counter could leave lasting stains and cause longterm damage
Gorilla warfare: Homeowner's planning debate over 4ft gorilla statue
Adele Teale appeals an enforcement notice after her gorilla statue, Caesar, was deemed ‘out of character’ with the surrounding area
Will Kirk uncovers Anderson shelter below his garden shed
Will Kirk uncovers hidden WWII Anderson shelter while renovating his garden, alongside quirky finds like a seesaw and a VHS tape of Friends
Wave goodbye to boring black – Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery's surprising door colour choice is the newest trend you need in your renovation
Eye-catching pistachio green doors and windows are a highlight of the actor's stunning kitchen extension
The hidden strain of renovating revealed – why one in six couples consider splitting during home projects
A new UK study shows that turning design dreams into reality can test relationships and even push some couples to breaking point
