Oliver Bennett

Oliver Bennett

Journalist Oliver Bennett has renovated two houses and would like to take on just one more project. He has written for many homes magazines including Grand Designs, Sunday Times Home, Homes and Gardens, the Times Saturday Magazine's interiors section and several more. 

Latest articles by Oliver Bennett

part finished basement conversion with internal door and laundry appliances

Basement ventilation — what's needed when converting the space below ground into a living or storage space?

By Oliver Bennett, Sarah Harley last updated

Without appropriate ventilation, a basement is at risk of damp and mould. We explore your options for keeping it fresh, dry and habitable

Conversion
A large room with wooden floor kitchen to the right and living space to the left

What is the cheapest way to heat a room this winter?

By Oliver Bennett last updated

From central heating run by gas boilers or heat pumps to room-only solutions like your trusty oil-filled radiator, which comes out on top? We asked a heating expert

Radiator