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March 2025

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March 31
- Can you use wallpaper in a kitchen? Yes say the experts and it's pretty easy to get it right, when you know how
- What to do if you have a right of way over your building plot
March 30
- Installing cavity wall insulation — an expert guide
- How to choose the best type of shower for your bathroom
March 29
- Why your pergola height matters — experts explain how just a few centimetres could turn it into a structure that needs planning permission
- How to build a garden room: A guide to consents, costs, insulation and more
- Financing a plot — expert advice for the start of a self-build project
- Experts reveal why you shouldn't use a pressure washer on a deck — but also when you can
- Want your extension and garden to work in harmony? Here's what the experts advise
March 28
- Garden room foundations and how to choose the best system for your project
March 27
- Want to know how to repair decking to keep it looking good? Experts share their tips
March 26
- The secret to keeping a conservatory cool — 7 simple fixes most people overlook
March 25
- Selling and buying a house without a FENSA certificate — understand the rules on replacement windows and doors
March 24
- A guide to loft windows: Types and options available for your loft conversion plans
March 23
- The conservatory pitfalls homeowners regret most — and how to avoid them
- Can you put a boiler in a loft? We take a look at the pros, cons, costs and more
- 11 loft conversion window ideas to add natural light to your new space
March 22
- 8 things to check when buying a house with a septic tank
- Can you lay decking straight on concrete? When you shouldn't and when you can
March 20
- Desperate for somewhere to work from home undisturbed? A loft conversion office could be just what you need
- How long does a mortgage in principle last? Get the lowdown from the experts
- PIV unit types: What are they and which will you need to ventilate your home?
March 18
- How to remove scratches from a bathtub to restore it to its former glory
- How to find a custom-build plot — ways to optimise your search
March 17
- Should you add a double or single sink in a bathroom? When to go big and when to go small
- What is Passivhaus certification? Everything you need to know for your project
March 16
- 8 trees to prune in spring — why now is a great time to trim back these varieties
- Why testing for mould is good for your home and your health
March 15
- What is composite fencing and is it the right choice for your garden?
- Find out how a loft conversion balcony could elevate your new space to the next level
- How much land do you need to build a house?
March 14
- The average living room size — plus how to make yours feel bigger
March 13
- Maximising light when adding a kitchen extension should be a priority — here's how to create a bright, airy space
- Self-building? What you need to know about restrictive covenants and overage
March 12
- Renovating a stone house? Here are the 5 key areas you need to consider for a successful renovation
- Corian vs granite: Which one should you choose for your next kitchen remodel?
- Learn how to re-enamel a bath with this DIY guide
March 11
- Should kitchen cabinets go to the ceiling? When to leave a gap and when to fill it
March 10
- How to get Rawl plugs out of a wall without causing any damage
- What are walk-in shower costs? How much you can expect to pay for materials and installation
- How to negotiate a house price reduction after a survey — the best strategies
March 9
- Learn how to build pantry shelves in this DIY guide
- Is a hob on a kitchen island a dream setup or a recipe for disaster?
- How much value does an extension add and which type could reap the biggest reward?
March 8
- Thought you wouldn't need a structural engineer for your extension? You might need to reconsider
- What do building plots cost and where can you find the best value for money?
- Will you pay capital gains tax when you sell a self-build home?
March 7
- When to reseed a lawn — experts weigh in on choosing the optimum conditions for overseeding bare patches in your grass
- Replacing a kitchen tap is a DIY skill you need to know. Here an expert tells you how
March 6
- 7 tips on how to remove algae from patio slabs without causing damage
- Replacing a kitchen sink: Discover the tools and techniques you need to know
- Kitchen extension ventilation — what's involved and how to get it right
March 5
- Buying a house to renovate and sell — expert knowhow for your project
- 5 kitchen layout mistakes and how design experts say you can avoid them
March 4
- Why the viewpoint needs to be practical and pretty when designing a kitchen for an upside down house layout
- Paragraph 84: How to build these exceptional countryside homes
- Thinking of fitting a kitchen sink waste? Then follow this DIY step-by-step guide
March 3
- 9 questions you should ask when you’re buying land to build on
March 2
- How to finish a self build to a perfect and professional standard
- Designers agree this is the minimum amount of space your kitchen island needs
- I'm a kitchen fitter and this is how to join kitchen worktops
- Replacing a kitchen extractor fan: Can you use old ducts with a new unit?
March 1
- Expert lawn care calendar UK – essential monthly maintenance to ensure the healthiest grass possible
- Wet room vs bathroom: We weigh up the pros and cons when making your choice