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October 2024

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October 31
- The homeowners paying to heal their homes of spirits and negative energy
October 30
- What are council tax bands and can you change yours?
October 28
- Looking for the best hallway lighting? Where to buy our favourite illuminations
October 27
- 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
- How long does underfloor heating take to warm up?
October 25
- How to insulate a vaulted ceiling to improve energy efficiency
- Log burner planning permission — what experts say you should know
October 23
- 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
October 21
- 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
October 18
- How long does an extension take? A complete guide to timelines and stages
October 17
- How long does central heating last?
October 16
- 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 13
- What is a proving drawer and what benefits do they bring?
- How thick should loft insulation be? Experts share their know-how
October 12
- 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
October 9
- These are the spring bulb deals I predict will sell out before the middle of October
October 8
- 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 6
- Power flushing costs: How much you can expect to pay
- 10 hallway door ideas that will elevate your entrance
October 5
- 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 2
- 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