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5 plants that can damage your home — plus what to do if you find them
We reveal five plants that can cause damage to your home, plus offer tips on how to identify and eliminate them
Pensioner awarded nearly £10,000 in damages due to ‘monster’ Japanese knotweed invasion from railway line
Japanese knotweed that was left to grow over 20 feet in one man's garden has resulted in Transport for Wales being forced to pay damages for not dealing with the invasive plant that originated on their land
How you could be fined £5,000 or imprisoned over Japanese knotweed
If you have the invasive plant species you can face civil or legal action if you do not deal with it properly. Here we show you how to avoid these penalties for Japanese knotweed
How this homeowner took the unusual step of using geopolymer 'concrete' foam to avoid catastrophe
Residents were evacuated and the street was cordoned off when someone noticed the home was about to collapse — but an unusual solution was found to quickly prevent disaster
I tried three methods to clean mould off my ceilings and here's my verdict on the best
Mould can be tricky to budge once it has set in. Homebuilding & Renovating's Amy Willis gives her verdict on the best cleaning methods to use to banish the spores from your ceiling
Prepare your home for winter with our essential maintenance checklist
Preparing your home for winter can be quick, easy and cheap, but prevent serious remedial work when temperatures drop. Here's our guide to those all-important maintenance jobs now the clocks have gone back
Rewiring: Does Your Renovation Project Need it?
Find out whether your property requires rewiring, whether it's already been rewired and what the process entails with our expert guide
How often should you sweep your chimney? Experts give their verdict
Exactly how often should you sweep your chimney? We put the question to three experts in the field to ensure that you can enjoy a roaring fire safely this winter
