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October 31
- The homeowners paying to heal their homes of spirits and negative energy
October 30
- Labour to increase windfall tax on energy companies from 35% to 38%
- Grand Designs goes back to where it all began to see the show's first ever home
- What are council tax bands and can you change yours?
- Nationwide offer 0% extra mortgage borrowing for £20k of eco-friendly measures
October 29
- Ed Miliband's solar 'rooftop revolution' in doubt over suitability of some new homes
October 28
- How much could you save with a tradesperson in the family? New data reveals surprising financial benefits
- Looking for the best hallway lighting? Where to buy our favourite illuminations
October 27
- Tradesman posts 'mesmerising' epoxy lining video showing an old pipe being revived
- Cracks in your brickwork? A surveyor explains subsidence and how to spot it in a home
- A guide to prefab extensions — a quick and often easy way to add space to a home
October 26
- Historic coach house becomes minimalist, aluminium home after extensive renovation
- How long does underfloor heating take to warm up?
- 8 small landing ideas to make the space feel bigger, lighter and more functional
October 25
- How to insulate a vaulted ceiling to improve energy efficiency
- Log burner planning permission — what experts say you should know
October 24
- EDF and Ideal Heating offer free electricity for December 2025 as part of new heat pump bundle
- 10 hallway radiator ideas for a warm welcome to your entrance
October 23
- Grand Designs follows couple who boldly try to convert water tower into family home
- Surge in certified heat pump installers amid record-breaking year for installations
- Move or extend: How to make this key decision
October 22
- Can you tile behind a log burner? We answer common queries to help you make the right choices
- MPs debate whether telegraph poles should be subject to tighter planning controls
October 21
- Elevate your living space with the Cortizo 4700 Sliding Door – available only from Korniche
- Over 7,000 homes set to be built in highest flood risk areas, think tank finds
- Solar assisted heat pumps: What are they and are they a good idea?
October 20
- Biomass boiler vs gas boiler: How do the two options compare?
- Can I buy and install a secondhand log burner?
- How to clean gutters to keep them free from leaves and debris
October 19
- How to clean a slate hearth to get it looking shiny and new
- 18 hallway renovation ideas for every style and budget
- Century-old townhouse transformed into striking but characterful eco home
October 18
- Explore essential resources for self builders at the Harrogate Homebuilding & Renovating Show
- How long does an extension take? A complete guide to timelines and stages
October 17
- Grand Designs sees couple's dream house of healing become one of struggle
- How long does central heating last?
October 16
- House of Lords committee launch inquiry into Government's grey belt proposals
- What is the difference between a wood burner and a multi-fuel stove?
- How to use shed insulation kits and where to buy them
October 15
- Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen says heat pumps and boiling water taps are the future
- More than one million people living on building sites due to delays, says Direct Line
October 14
- British brewery claims it is first to use high-temperature heat pump
October 13
- 'Our extension was built at an angle to maximise the views' – take a tour of this renovated stone cottage on a sloping site
- What is a proving drawer and what benefits do they bring?
- How thick should loft insulation be? Experts share their know-how
October 12
- How a former doctor's surgery and student bedsits turned out to be the dream renovation project this couple had been searching for
- 11 house rendering ideas from real homes to finish off your build in style
- Octopus Energy Zero Bills homes: What they are and how they work
October 11
- Thinking of installing a log burner? Here's everything you need to know
- These heat pump models have been crowned the 'most efficient' by owners
- 20 hallway panelling ideas to add depth and texture to your home
October 10
- Why this fungus could stop more than 1,800 homes being built
- 11 log burner surround ideas that will frame your stove in style
October 9
- Scotland poised for record heat pump installations — but why?
- I tested the MeacoDry ABC 12L in my bedroom at night to see if I could sleep through the noise
- These are the spring bulb deals I predict will sell out before the middle of October
October 8
- 'Give us the tools to build' — LGA urges government to reconsider mandatory homebuilding targets
- How to tile a hallway floor for a neat finish in this often tight space
- Rechargeable dehumidifiers — What are they, how to use one and where to buy one
October 7
- Take a look inside this £2.25m Dutch barn conversion with its original Corten steel roof
October 6
- Power flushing costs: How much you can expect to pay
- 'Nothing was left untouched, except for the roof and a few walls' – see how this couple turned to YouTube to gut and extend an 18th-century home
- 10 hallway door ideas that will elevate your entrance
October 5
- 'Our extensions tend to split opinion' – see how a striking loft conversion and rear extension transformed an Edwardian home
- How much does external wall insulation cost?
- Autumn lawn care — essential advice for healthy grass and why you should start it as soon as possible
October 4
- How much does house rendering cost?
- Where to buy home energy-saving devices — to save you money on your electric bill
October 3
- EU addresses fire safety concerns with R290 refrigerants in heat pumps
- 12 freestanding log burner ideas to bring warmth and style to your interior design
October 2
- UK public calls for more homebuilding with a focus on smaller, community-based projects
- Should I have carpet in a hallway? Experts weigh up the pros and cons
October 1
- How to save money on a gas bill — 8 expert-approved ideas