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Will Kirk uncovers Anderson shelter below his garden shed
By Joseph Mullane published
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
By Joseph Mullane published
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
By Joseph Mullane published
A new UK study shows that turning design dreams into reality can test relationships and even push some couples to breaking point

Which home will get your vote? Choose your winner from the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2025 shortlist
By Teresa Conway, Seán O'Connell last updated
In partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times, our coveted Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2025 are now underway. Here's all the information you need

How to turn your front door into £500 – this fun decorating competition could see you winning big this autumn
By Joseph Mullane published
By getting creative your front door could be the key to winning £500 this autumn

New Housing Secretary continues pledge to ‘build baby build’
By Joseph Mullane published
Steve Reed vows to accelerate homebuilding as UK construction slows, risking Labour’s 1.5 million homes target by 2029

Why councils are reclassifying villages as towns to challenge government planning rules
By Joseph Mullane published
Councils are increasingly looking to reclassify villages as towns to protect green belt land and limit development under government ‘grey belt’ rules

UK housebuilding sees biggest slump since COVID, threatening 1.5m homes target
By Joseph Mullane published
Homebuilding slows for eighth month in a row, putting government's 1.5 million new homes target at risk
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