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August 2024

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August 31
- New staircase costs: How much can you expect to pay?
- Pro vinyl flooring repairs tips to restore your surfaces
August 30
- Are solar panels on a flat roof a good idea?
- High vs medium vs low temperature air source heat pumps: What's the difference and how to choose between them
August 29
- Heat pump myths debunked: Separating fact from fiction
August 28
- Solar panels for swimming pools — your options explained
August 27
- Ground source heat pumps vs gas boilers: Pros and cons
August 26
- Can you sand engineered wood flooring? Expert reveals the answer
- Do solar panels add value to your home? We ask the experts
August 25
- Natural swimming pools vs traditional pools — experts compare the environmental, cost and visual impacts of each
- How to stop wooden floors creaking: Pro tips to get rid of annoying noise
August 24
- Where to buy garden planters and pick the perfect product for your needs
August 23
- Can you sand laminate wood flooring?
August 22
- How to maintain a heat pump properly
August 21
- How long do solar panels last? Your questions answered
August 20
- Repair wood flooring: Expert advice for fixing and restoring
August 19
- Are air source heat pumps noisy? Experts reveal the answer
August 18
- Staining wood floors: Renovation experts reveal how to achieve the best finish
August 17
- How to get rid of weeds on lawns – 6 methods to target infestations without killing your grass in the process
August 15
- How to work out your energy needs and choose the right renewables
- I'm a building expert and here's how I choose between private building control and Local Authority Building Control
August 14
- What building control costs can you expect for your self build project?
August 13
- 12 myths about solar — is there any truth in what you read?
- 7 summer lawn care mistakes which could be damaging your lawn during hot weather
August 12
- 7 interior design trends to consider in your next project
- Is carpet in a bathroom always a bad idea?
August 11
- Plants for clay soil — rich moisture-lovers to add flowers, fragrance and foliage to your garden all year round
- Plants for gravel gardens and driveways that will love dry conditions — with options for sun and shade
August 10
- How to kill tree roots to prevent damage to plumbing, foundations and paving
August 9
- Where to buy gazebos starting at just £30 — a garden editor's selection of products to suit all tastes and budgets
- We asked two planning experts which mistakes to avoid when applying for planning permission
August 8
- Are heat pumps suitable for old homes? We ask the experts
August 7
- Is my home suitable for a heat pump? A five-point checklist
August 6
- What size does a double bedroom need to be?
August 5
- What is the best underlay for carpet to feel soft underfoot?
August 4
- The best carpet for bedrooms that you can't wait to wake up in
August 3
- How to clean Amtico flooring and other types of LVT
- How much space do you need for a swimming pool?
August 2
- I'm a town planner and here are my five tips for planning applications
- How to lay bricks to build a smart, straight wall