<![CDATA[ Latest from Homebuilding & Renovating in Renovation ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ We renovated our 1950s home room by room — here's what we got right and what we learned the hard way ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/we-renovated-our-1950s-home-room-by-room-heres-what-we-got-right-and-what-we-learned-the-hard-way h2VgGs2dzRUJmamVHgvqLd Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you be fined for putting recycling in your general waste bin? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/can-you-be-fined-for-putting-recycling-in-your-general-waste-after-bin-rules-change XxRVCDCwdoHX65cHZDBxxi Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:15:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ The councils that are exempt from new recycling rules until 2040 (and later) ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/these-councils-are-exempt-from-new-recycling-rules-until-2040-and-beyond FxtazqWTqPWNKaURNA6UoG Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I prioritised these 5 energy upgrades in my Victorian home renovation, here's why and what they've achieved ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/i-prioritised-these-energy-upgrades-when-renovating-a-victorian-house 7vJjkVWifnzGvbaNhkJuSR Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why compostable coffee pods can’t go in food waste bins under new recycling rules ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/why-compostable-coffee-pods-cant-go-in-food-waste-bins-under-new-recycling-rules SZenNGKJgeXNABkkuGtGDe Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 in 5 homeowners confused by new recycling rules ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/four-in-five-homeowners-find-new-recycling-rules-confusing-our-poll-reveals nJnSmhiE9fCcVzProsawCU Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:57:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why some councils haven’t started new recycling rules ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/why-dont-i-need-to-follow-the-new-recycling-rules-yet-the-reasons-explained gxtTkV7XzoRYzqaFkJh5Pg Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:17:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ How homeowners must prepare for new recycling rules coming into force tomorrow ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/how-homeowners-must-prepare-for-new-recycling-rules-coming TwojxfNeBsBXtJBBUrFw2c Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:10:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ What happens if you use the wrong recycling bin after rules change? What the council can do to enforce new government rules ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/what-happens-if-you-use-the-wrong-recycling-bin-after-rules-change-what-the-council-can-do-to-enforce-new-government-rules bP5YDY55z23oU855FqRhAQ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:11:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Where to dispose of rubbish that is now banned from your recycling bin under new rules ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/alternative-methods-of-rubbish-disposal tjDCEKLsHkXyDPQjHyfDzk Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:13:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you turn any house into a zero energy bills home? Our expert explains what you can do ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/eco-homes/energy/zero-energy-bills mq8J9EmqMMrG54yuetYaPK Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What can go in your recycling bin after the March 31 rule changes? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/what-can-go-in-your-recycling-bin-after-the-rules-change-in-2026 2PhByC3rznSw6UhLkmwqeb Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:13:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Could you be your neighbourhood’s bin hero? How to check (and remember) your bin day ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/how-to-check-and-remember-your-bin-day SPeoSG8cCpeMPqFLNxmcyk Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Weekly food waste bins coming to every home in England by end of March ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/weekly-food-waste-bins-coming-to-every-home-in-england-by-end-of-march ggB4JNgtaFbs8Jbv9rKDke Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:33:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ When was my house built? Accurately dating your house could be more important than you think ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/when-was-my-house-built 6rwvw4Wpnfxfw6FP6jCL6e Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ TV presenter Laura Hamilton creates a 'dramatic' satin black dining room makeover for under £1,000 ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/laura-hamilton-dramatic-dining-room-renovation-on-a-budget FtUGMWxTqEgMJqcPKHXJdN Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Homeowners risk fines as recycling rules change this month – these items can no longer go in your bin ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/items-you-can-no-longer-recycle-under-governments-simpler-recycling-scheme bZfbGUvww9HFu9eXcTjMXF Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:18:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alan Carr launches bid for 'pink' castle for new Disney+ series ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/alan-carr-launches-bid-for-pink-castle-for-new-disney-series 85mZJfkZL6JtoL4Jei3tcM Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much does a skip cost? A breakdown of prices, sizes and restrictions ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/costs-savings/how-much-does-a-skip-cost DAMovCg2PKvyRtCprNVTQH Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 ways to reduce toxins during a renovation —your no-nonsense checklist ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/how-to-reduce-toxins-during-a-renovation pspzX5z6xVFsJZpfNhVfHA Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Avoid these 13 kitchen renovation mistakes if you want your scheme to succeed, urges home building expert ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/kitchen-renovation-mistakes NtkjEMFMPWpH8kCNgszSFG Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:12:58 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:28:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Laura Hamilton explains why staying put and renovating could be your smartest move in 2026 ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/laura-hamilton-explains-why-staying-put-and-renovating-could-be-your-smartest-move-in-2026 nxgdUSLF9VYW2Rd8bfvyyb Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Renovation costs drop 25% since 2023, bringing 'good news' for homeowners and tradespeople ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/renovation-costs-drop-25-percent-since-2023-bringing-good-news-for-homeowners-and-tradespeople QU9SSa2DcJmG5ayuxLhR3W Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The hidden kitchen organisation features four in five homeowners are adding without you noticing ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/the-hidden-kitchen-organisation-features-four-in-five-homeowners-are-adding-without-you-noticing rBFN88UmycGCcWovSaEZA Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:47:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Martin Lewis reveals the types of home renovations that could save you £1,000s in council tax ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/costs-savings/martin-lewis-reveals-the-types-of-home-renovations-that-could-save-you-thousands-in-council-tax TKsTXLryXYZyEnpxPvuEvJ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How you can get up to £30,000 for a stairlift, ramps, and other home upgrades through the Disabled Facilities Grant ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/disabled-facilities-grant E4etmc2NAKfzZpHBkDuavF Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Goodbye bland colours, hello zoning. We reveal the top 9 home improvements we'll be prioritising in 2026 ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/home-improvements/what-are-homeowners-prioritising-this-year H4NTcsFxihwqNFQbccJMyA Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Restoration or elimination: What to salvage and what to scrap in a house renovation ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/what-to-salvage-and-what-to-scrap-in-a-house-renovation i9HujBqPRdq7SWcQFtFsRV Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thinking about renovating a 1950s house? Wait right there – here's what the architects want you to know first ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/renovating-a-1950s-house 6YBkR3ENBXRTdtRRZEatNd Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 renovation truths every homeowner needs to hear before they begin ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/renovation-truths-every-homeowner-needs-to-hear 2H49pzkUrAnfeoF4gimv36 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thinking of renovating in 2026? Follow our 4-step plan to give yourself a head start in January ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/renovation-jobs-to-start-in-january J4FAsKsJ6V26xi9dkjUrqA Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wasn't prepared for the reality of renovating in winter —these are the lessons I learned first-hand ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/renovating-in-winter 5UGK3NEjjkbUgzXPUvzt27 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:32:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why asking which room to renovate first really isn't the best approach ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/which-room-to-renovate-first TmkqrjAErEA6aNSidVCCTo Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amanda Byram posts video showing off her huge skylights and microcement bathroom in her renovation project ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/amanda-byrams-skylights-steal-the-show-in-her-major-renovation-project aLkRGqXxgy8z2zWmTZousZ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mark Wright reveals the house update that is his 'favourite Christmas present' and why it's a growing trend ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/self-build/mark-wright-reveals-the-house-update-that-is-his-favourite-christmas-present-and-why-its-a-growing-trend RjmVpT5fwxryXbKZmdZ8ia Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why extending into this one unloved room in your house could be one of the best home upgrades you make ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/extending-into-a-dining-room FY2A3KBhKq84SvRAiNLRbe Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked a listed building expert for five practical rules to follow when renovating a listed building and here's what he recommends ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/renovating-a-listed-building 8DFGJFL83hmFGQjJUfxp6R Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Five ways the Autumn Budget will hit homeowners, housing expert warns ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/five-ways-the-autumn-budget-will-hit-homeowners-housing-expert-warns zjCFEWKxtReLymMPTpFsGi Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ After five years, two messy renovations and countless DIY projects, my Henry HVR160 vacuum still hasn’t quit – it's the reliable helper you need in your home ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/diy/tools/henry-hvr160-vacuum-review r4kycAenC3gs3FEW8nPFhY Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Renovating a new build home that's lacking in character? Don't worry, it is possible to turn a blank canvas into a home and I know, because I did it ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/renovating-a-new-build-home-thats-lacking-in-character-dont-worry-it-is-possible-to-turn-a-blank-canvas-into-a-home-and-i-know-because-i-did-it 8mZGjsBsHDzxUG4fQRqTYB Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:47:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ We reveal the one thing never to leave untouched during a renovation and why it's essential both now, and for the future ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/one-thing-never-to-leave-untouched-during-a-renovation HnA98wT8xKq4ir3AmyAa6h Sat, 25 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amanda Byram’s upcoming ‘Scandi beauty’ kitchen shows why Scandinavian renovations are all the rage ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/amanda-byrams-upcoming-scandi-beauty-kitchen-shows-why-scandinavian-renovations-are-all-the-rage xZToLbYTtPZT2LBJBsDvD9 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:42:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Harry Redknapp becomes face of this eco DIY product after being shocked by waste during home renovation ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/harry-redknapp-becomes-face-of-this-eco-diy-product-after-being-shocked-by-waste-during-home-renovation 6mPxKp8hgXbDSzbeA8eubT Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Jamie Laing opens up about renovation struggles with his wife, saying it nearly 'ended in divorce' ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/jamie-laing-opens-up-about-renovation-struggles-with-his-wife-saying-it-nearly-ended-in-divorce fsXRHL8jnhAiWQucTfk4VG Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Farmhouse becomes available for the first time in over a century ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/farmhouse-becomes-available-for-the-first-time-in-over-a-century BBDPX2H2TVvTPNQLC86sdb Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Free home survey offers? Why you should be cautious about renovation cold calls ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/free-home-survey-offers-why-you-should-be-cautious-about-renovation-cold-calls T6av6QbERnpaf9HQYYNeih Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:47:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It’s like your house is one big advent calendar': Couple go viral after making incredible discoveries behind their walls ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/its-like-your-house-is-one-big-advent-calendar-couple-go-viral-after-making-incredible-discoveries-behind-their-walls AsjcnhMV778LeCu83xD4VE Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wave goodbye to boring black – Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery's surprising door colour choice is the newest trend you need in your renovation ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/downton-abbey-michelle-dockery-pistachio-green-door-colour-choice oYLrZNtrdLfBwhHrXDE8kn Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The hidden strain of renovating revealed – why one in six couples consider splitting during home projects ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/why-one-in-six-couples-consider-splitting-during-home-projects CZppvTrvCTpW9u6mAgNMLH Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A blank canvas with great potential' – stone farmhouse in need of renovation goes under the hammer in the Peak District ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/stone-farmhouse-in-need-of-renovation-goes-under-the-hammer-in-bradfield H52xd53K2haoQwUSiQeCsX Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000