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June 30
- Why storing paint in your shed is a bad idea
- Induction vs gas hobs: Which is the best option for you?
June 29
- The woman painting homes to turn streets into rainbows
- Local council tries to block barn conversion and circumvent Class Q planning exemption by calling it a 'rebuild'
- How much does a new bathroom cost in 2024 and how can you save?
- Can a dehumidifier cool a room? What you need to know
June 28
- Couple renovate 300-year-old stone croft house on the Isle of Skye with views of the Outer Hebrides
- Edwardian mansion in Glasgow renovated using traditional designs and architectural features
- Winner of Scotland's Home of the Year is revealed — plus a look at the nominees
- Tower used to defend Portsmouth becomes one of Britain's most valuable homes
June 27
- Orbital sander vs palm sander: Which is best for your project?
- 12 ways to keep your self build budget on track
June 26
- Could heat pumps powered by sound be the future? How the new tech works
- New rules in Scotland would ban boilers in new homes from early next year
- How much does it cost to run a fan? Different types and their costs explained
- What is a U-value and how are they calculated?
June 25
- Solar panel pigeon proofing — how to stop bird poo and nests damaging your array
- How much does a portable air conditioner cost to run per hour?
- Epic cave conversion 1,375ft underground in Wales — with log burner and king size bed
- Does watering grass in the sun burn it?
June 24
- Fining manufacturers for missing heat pump targets 'will cause price hikes'
- How to sharpen garden shears safely
- Drench or a quick soak? How long to spend watering a lawn
June 23
- When is the best time to water grass? We ask the experts
- Meet the couple who are living the dream in a remarkable Devon barn conversion
- How much does a garden room cost and are there ways to save?
- 'Four year rule' set to be quietly scrapped in latest government planning changes
June 22
- Embrace greener living with Daikin's heat pumps
- Rococo-styled Victorian villa renovated with vintage finds — with a black bathroom!
- Is watering the lawn at night a bad idea? An expert view
June 21
- John Inverdale wins planning battle to add loft conversion with snooker table to his £2m seafront mansion
- What is an Active House and should you be building one?
- What is a water source heat pump? Why it might be a smart move for your home
- Why you shouldn't run air conditioning at night
June 20
- Newly-built homes worth £20million to be demolished 'due to unsound foundations'
- Sanding skirting boards: How to get your preparation spot on
June 19
- This Grand Designs 'floating' house was built to survive flood waters
- Do you need planning permission for an orangery?
June 18
- 'Four year rule' means log cabin built without planning permission near Vernon Kay and Tess Daly's home 'may stay'
- Concreting fence posts step-by-step — plus what mix of concrete to use
- 263 homeowners to learn their fate after council retrospectively rejects planning permission for their properties
June 17
- Couple buy mansion filled with squatters for £225k and spend £2million restoring it
- Is your home on the Building Stones Database? Historic England launches map showing stone use across the UK
- Hosepipe ban on the way for parts of the UK
- How thermal imaging from space could be used to see where your home is leaking heat
June 16
- Britain's Most Expensive Houses looks inside renovation of £29m terraced home
- How couple built this stunning oak-frame sustainable home on a £3k plot
- 11 clever ways to make building your extension eco-friendly
June 15
- Types of sander: Which do you need for your DIY projects?
- Scottish man builds Swiss-style ski chalet home in the Highlands, because why not?
June 14
- Step inside this Georgian mews house renovation in Belgravia — with its own cocktail bar!
- Is it bindweed or knotweed and which is worse?
June 13
- World's renewable use to jump by a third, according to International Energy Agency
- Lean-to conservatory costs: Are they the cheapest option?
June 12
- Calls for planning system overhaul as applications drop to record low
- AeroBarrier launches in the UK — what is it and should you use it in your home?
- Raised patio ideas to take your garden to another level
June 11
- A renovation bargain? Houses in old coal mining town go on sale for £5k each
- How to get rid of bindweed — and stop it coming back
June 10
- Abandoned train station filled with squatters transformed into family home
- Damon Albarn — who 'lives in a house, a very big house in the country' — installs heat pump without planning permission
June 9
- HSBC resumes new self build mortgage deals after temporary closure
- How I retrofitted wet underfloor heating in my bungalow — without digging up the floor
- Tiling a shower: A guide on how to get a watertight finish
- This extraordinary oak framed self build is the ultimate retirement retreat
- 15 bathroom remodel ideas to give you all the inspiration you need
June 8
- Self builder told to pay £97k 'compensation' for woodland home under Section 75
- How much does resin flooring cost? We ask the experts
- 10 ways to cut the cost of your bathroom makeover without compromising on style
June 7
- Best time to mow a lawn? We explain the optimal time to get the mower out
- Sanding wood: What you need to know to get the best finish
June 6
- Low carbon heating options: Why heat pumps could be the right option for you
- 80% of heat pump owners are satisfied, UK's 'largest survey' into heat pumps shows
- Householders being ripped off with dodgy 'energy-saving' boiler upgrades — that make their boiler more expensive to run
June 5
- How much space does a ground source heat pump need? We look at the factors
- ‘Iconic’ Brutalist flat designed by Bond villain namesake Erno Goldfinger goes on sale for £550,000
- Underfloor heating in bathrooms: What are the best options?
June 3
- Time is running out to claim your 2 free tickets to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Surrey!
- Government review into heat pump noise recommends lifting planning restrictions after finding 'low number of complaints'
June 2
- How this couple transformed a derelict stone barn into a stunning Passivhaus — and no longer pay energy bills
- Calls for government to do more for self builders as planning approvals drop to lowest levels since 2006
June 1
- Borehole dug 5,275 metres deep will tap into geothermal energy from rocks to heat 3,800 homes in Cornwall
- How to felt a shed roof in four easy steps