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October 31
- Industry body warns councils to stop adding obstacles to block self builders
- What is the cheapest way to heat a room this winter?
- Tiling onto plasterboard: Here's how to do it and what you need to know
- Discover how an extension injected light and character into this new build
October 30
- Prepare your home for winter with our essential maintenance checklist
- Why to watch out for mummified cats during a renovation (yes, really)
- The most commonly botched home DIY job has been revealed
October 29
- What's your house hiding? The scary secrets unearthed during renovations
October 28
- How to fix a running toilet with a button flush: A DIY guide
- Ryobi power tool deal: Saws, drills and multi tools reduced to only £50
October 27
- Grand Designs revisit showcases ‘beautiful’ off-grid self build in Somerset
- Kitchen diner extension ideas to plan, budget and build
- How to reduce humidity in a house
- How to get a heat pump plus installation for around £5k
October 26
- Insulating wallpaper: A quick, cheap way to warm your home?
- How can insulating pipes protect your home this winter?
- How to build a raised deck: A professional reveals what you need to know
October 25
- How much electricity does a kettle use? The cost of making a cup of tea
- Central heating costs per hour: Should I run my boiler longer at a low heat or in bursts?
- When will hydrogen heating be coming to the UK?
October 24
- Planning permission for extensions: Find out if you need consent for your project
- Do thermal curtains work and are they right for you?
- Self builders create a tiny urban oasis in the centre of London
- What does chimney breast removal cost? A price guide
October 23
- Artist told to knock down home studio by council after breaching planning rules
- How to use a laser level: Set up advice, plus clever ideas for using this tool
October 22
- A UK first? Coastal plot of land goes on sale as an NFT for £1.25million
- How much does a dishwasher cost to run — and will hand washing save money?
October 21
- Grand Designs Lighthouse runs into more problems as collapsing driveway forces reduction in asking price
- What’s it like living with solar PV panels?
- Solar panels for sheds and other garden buildings, are they worth it?
- DIY double glazing: 4 ways to improve your windows on a variety of budgets
- What is a dual pitched roof and what are the pros and cons?
October 20
- Does emulsion paint go off? We answer five common queries
- Off peak electricity times: How can they save you money?
- Underfloor heating with laminate floors: Is it a good idea?
October 19
- Underfloor heating with combi boilers: Pros, cons and your questions answered
- What is a hip roof? The pros and cons of this roof type explained
October 18
- How to paint a banister: Get a tough, great-looking finish
- Grand Designs sees triangle-shaped home added to a tricky end of terrace plot
- How much does a roof lantern cost to buy and install?
October 17
- Before & after: A dated bungalow is given a complete makeover and a new first floor
- Neutral living room ideas: How to create a restful retreat
October 16
- Underfloor heating with heat pumps: How to design your system for maximum efficiency
- What is a multi tool and what DIY jobs is it brilliant for?
October 15
- How to whitewash wood: top tips to get the distressed look
- DIYers knock hole in wall to find 'old man' lurking in the brickwork
- What uses the most electricity in the home? We examine your appliances
October 14
- A guide to UK house styles, eras and architectural features
- New permitted development rights overhaul may make it easier to add extensions, report suggests
- Your guide to renovating a Georgian house from top to bottom
October 13
- 'Mini mansion' of only 290sq ft goes on sale in London for £1.2 million
- Can you burn coal in a log burner? What fuels you can use in your stove
- Energy saving boiler challenge: Here’s how it can save you money
- Painting wood: Pro tips on how to prep and paint
October 12
- 4 reasons to choose glazed internal doors
- Tackle wet spillages on DIY plumbing jobs with Kärcher WD vacuum cleaners
- Conservatory conversion: How to adapt a conservatory for year-round use
- The best radiators for keeping your home warm and cosy this winter
- How to get one of Octopus Energy's 20,000 free electric blankets
October 11
- Can you use emulsion on wood? We answer your questions
- The best bathroom extractor fans for a condensation-free bathing space
- What is the cost of solar panels? What you need to know before investing
October 10
- World Mental Health Day: How to manage stress during a building project
- Edwardian house renovation: Your complete design guide
- This Victorian house is unrecognisable after a small extension — discover the design secrets
October 9
- What is a composite door? The pros, cons and costs
- Why Jeremy Clarkson dropped his planning battle with council despite finding "loophole"
- Couple claim to insulate their home with this creeper — experts give their verdict
October 8
- 3 gardening experts reveal when to stop cutting your grass this winter
October 7
- National Grid lays out its blackouts plan for power shortages this winter — What you need to know
- Do I need an architect for an extension? The benefits, and alternatives, explained
- How to design barn houses: Ideas and advice for creating a new barn-style home
October 6
- Grand Designs couple builds transformative £1.8m pavilion after life-altering tragedy
- Solar power stations in space could replace need for nuclear plants
- What is architrave, where is it used and why do you need it?
- How to paint a wall with a roller: pro tips and techniques
October 5
- Will Charlotte Church’s house renovation get planning? TV show returns with doubts
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications triple as government commits more support to the scheme
- The best stove fans to maximise the benefits of your log burner
- How much does wood flooring cost? Options for every budget
- Mortgage rate increases: What it means for those taking on building projects
- Silicone vs caulk: What's the difference and how should they be used?
October 4
- Ground-breaking Heat the Streets scheme could make ground source heat pumps more accessible
- Do dehumidifiers dry clothes effectively? Why they could be a good option this winter
- How long does plaster take to dry? The answer might not be as straightforward as you think
October 3
- 1970s house renovation guide: How to go from drab to fab
- Does bubble wrapping windows really work? Here's our verdict — plus other hacks to keep the heating off
- Find out how this property went from draughty chapel to energy efficient home
October 2
- What oil-filled radiator running costs should you expect this winter?
- Do silicone removal tools really work? We put them to the test and here's our verdict
October 1
- How can I cut my energy bills in a 60s to 80s house? Three experts give their verdict