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May 31
- Homeowner discovers wallpaper 'from 1903' while renovating her kitchen
- Hedge specialist shares his top fast growing hedges for creating privacy
- Beautiful grey bedroom ideas to soothe the soul
May 30
- Water companies seek to raise prices by up to 91% from 2025
- How to use a circular saw: 14 tips and tricks for great cuts
May 29
- Builder deviates from architect's plans to leave front door levitating at front of home
- Utility room shelving ideas for extra storage support
May 28
- Outdoor fireplaces are one of the hottest trends to have in your garden this year and here's why
- Scottish plot with 18.3 acres goes on sale for £395,000
May 27
- Priest's appeal to tear down church that has been closed for three years is rejected
- How this former historic fishing lodge could be set to win Scotland's Home of the Year
- Painting a conservatory: How to get a factory like finish
May 26
- Plot with stone farmhouse near Cambrian Mountains goes up for auction
- Plans being developed to rebuild a four-bedroom house on a notorious landslip
- 13 bedroom storage ideas to keep your clutter at bay
May 25
- How to fit tile trim to get neat, clean, good-looking edges
- Architect struck off after being found guilty of failing to declare conflict of interest
- Kitchen respray cost — how much you can expect to pay and what's involved
May 24
- Wondering how much air conditioning costs? We explain all
- Homeowner given police warning after leaves blow onto her neighbour's driveway
- Fire in four-storey home caused by underfloor heating system, says fire brigade
- Builder who left home with only half a roof fined £25k and given two suspended sentences
- Rustic living room ideas to fill your relaxation space with charm
May 23
- How Angela Rayner’s kitchen renovation could help her resolve her tax problem
- Can you paint composite decking or is it just a waste of time?
May 22
- Southern Water ignored opportunity to repair 'worn out' pipe that caused 30k to go without water supplies
- Charlotte Church sells home she got married in for £2.1m
May 21
- Jeremy Clarkson did a thing! MPs change permitted development law after planning 'loophole' row
- 11 green bedroom ideas to soothe, nurture and energise
May 20
- Solar panel owners can relax — a Saharan dust plume is NOT about to strike the UK
- I recently made over my small garden and here's what I learned about cost saving
- How much does a dormer loft conversion cost and are there ways to save?
May 19
- What is C16 timber and where can you use it?
- 11 budget small garden ideas to maximise a small space without breaking the bank
- Soil types you might find on your plot — and what it means for your foundations
- Modern utility room ideas that are as clean and fresh as your laundry
May 18
- Living room storage ideas for a calm, uncluttered space
- How this 1960s extended bungalow with colourful decor could win Scotland's Home of the Year
- Shower installation costs: How much you can expect to pay
May 17
- Take a look inside Depeche Mode musician's stunning £4.5m Art Deco mansion
- Must-have utility room layout ideas for busy households
- Painting exterior window sills: 4 easy steps to success
May 16
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe wins planning battle for bee farm he built without permission
- Straw bale insulation: Pros and cons of using this eco-friendly option in your build
May 15
- Farmer fined £45k for illegal destruction of listed 17th-century dovecote
- I'm a gardening expert and here are my top tips for hay fever-friendly gardening
May 14
- How long does it take to plaster a room, including preparation?
- Listed building allowed to be demolished 'due to applicant being original architect'
- Bedroom decor ideas to complete your room's interior
May 13
- Man falls foul of planning rules after converting derelict building on small island into a holiday home
- Timber build systems — we dispel the most common myths
May 12
- Families take legal action over portable homes for 'refugees' erected under permitted development
- Picking the best colour for a living room: Expert tips on getting it right
- Chimney stack removal costs: What you can expect to pay
May 11
- We asked the experts to explain how to stop birds eating grass seed
- George Michael's neglected former London home to be renovated by his sister
- Shower over bath ideas to make the most of your space
May 10
- Narrow utility room ideas to stretch your imagination
- How the River Tyne could be used to heat nearby homes
- Timber frame vs SIPs: Weighing up which is best for your build
May 9
- What is the diamond on a tape measure used for? Our DIY expert explains all
- The Aberdeenshire cottage that is up for Scotland's Home of the Year 2024
- Councils staggeringly 'unprepared' for Biodiversity Net Gain law roll-out
May 8
- Converted church goes up for sale for £1.2m — and it comes with a graveyard too
- 11 reasons why raised beds could be a clever design move for your garden
May 7
- Beer campaigners throw their weight behind Heritage Pubs bill
- What is a bootility room? Why to consider adding one in your home
May 6
- Traditional white stone Lancaster barn conversion opportunity comes onto the market for £200k
- Homeowners in breach of planning after using garage conversion as office
- Mediterranean garden ideas — planting, materials and design inspiration for a low-maintenance space
May 5
- Homeowner gains planning permission to keep military plane statues on his front garden
- 12 gaming room ideas for the ultimate entertainment space
- Bedroom ideas for a dreamy sleeping spot
May 4
- Keir Starmer unveils his 5 golden rules for building on the ‘grey belt’
- Ultimate lawn care guide — experts share their essential tips for lawn health
- How to get rid of black mould in bathrooms
- How much does repointing cost? What you can expect to pay
May 3
- Unusual DIY tool sells out after DIYers spot it in action on YouTube
- Kitchen conservatory ideas for a light-filled culinary space
- Spray painting kitchen cabinets: A DIY guide to get a factory like finish
May 2
- House where Captain Tom did his amazing walk goes up for sale for £2.25m
- 12 stunning minimalist living rooms to inspire you
May 1
- How having a heat pump can save you £164 on your energy tariff
- Planning lawyer explains how the four-year rule could still apply to your project
- Our expert takes an honest look at the pros and cons of air source heat pumps