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June 30
- Can hydrangeas grow in shade? Top tips for success in north-facing gardens
- Air conditioning installation explained, including costs
June 29
- How 'loophole' in Highway Code means police can't act if a stranger parks in your drive
- Where to buy anti-slip decking strips – including options for tool-free installation
- Group set to create 'first' self build housing community in Wales
- Family claim faulty insulation caused 'severe mould infestation'
June 28
- Housing market set to receive a boost following the general election
- Woman who put mobile home on green belt land is fined over £165k – and later jailed
- How to paint over dark colours: expert tips for decorating success
June 27
- Want to design your dream home? Baufritz can help you to create a unique home with nature in mind
- Shy about DIY? HIPPO and TV's Robert Bent urge young householders to develop household skills
- Concerned about the risk of invasive bamboo? UK garden and property experts weigh in with essential advice
- Painting over lime plaster: The do’s and don'ts you need to know
June 26
- 6 best integrated dishwashers for high-quality cleaning
- Concerns over solar panel funding being withdrawn in Scotland
- Where to buy pergolas in all shapes, sizes and finishes
June 25
- Home Builders Federation report shows record lows for planning approvals
- Ikea home office ideas that are both practical and stylish
June 23
- Warning over bamboo after pictures show plant growing through walls and tarmac
- Mandatory solar panels could power an extra 1.17m homes, energy firm claims
- How to build a rockery and create a stunning low-maintenance focal point in your garden
June 22
- Our best EV charger roundup based on customer reviews
- Homeowner says she lost nearly £4,000 to cowboy gardener she found on Facebook
- Here's why people are hanging shower curtains in their gardens... and it isn't for outdoor bathing
June 21
- How long does tile adhesive take to dry? We answer 7 common queries related to drying times
- The best climbing plants for pergolas to create a beautiful living canopy
- 10 clever office spare room ideas for a multi-purpose space
June 20
- Where to buy cheap garden sheds for under £200 for storing garden items
- What is a shadow gap? How to use this design feature in your project
June 19
- Energy expert warns poor installation can make heat pumps cost more to run
- Best bedroom colours and combinations for a good night's sleep
June 18
- Homeowner has planning permission rejected for new garden fence
- Pergola roof ideas from luxury retractable roofs to simple DIY covers
June 17
- Former village hall plot with unique original stonework available for £155k
- Seeking small home office ideas? Here's 12 compact solutions
June 16
- Stone barn in the Cotswolds with planning consent offers opportunity for renovators
- The cavity wall closer mistake you won't want to make when fitting your insulation
June 15
- Black + Decker BCD700S1K-GB combi drill review: A great budget drill for beginners
- Home office layout advice to enhance your working day
- Scaffolding costs: what you can expect to pay in 2024
June 14
- Abandoned house hidden behind overgrown ivy goes up for auction
- Homeowner ordered to demolish house after building it 75cm too tall
- Best plants for full sun — 15 choices for bright borders that burst with colour
June 13
- Survey reveals the UK regions with the most heat pumps in new builds
- Glass extension costs — expert advice on price and influencing factors
June 12
- Prince Andrew's struggles with Royal Lodge upkeep amid new lease requirements
- Types of garden irrigation and whether adding a system to your garden is worth it
June 11
- How do the political parties' energy policies compare for the General Election 2024?
- What are the parties' environment policies for the General Election 2024?
- How do the political parties compare on housing for the General Election 2024?
- Modern home office ideas for a stylish and productive work space
- How to grow the same type of rose as David Beckham — and where to buy it
June 10
- Removal of 10,000 sq ft 'mancave' finally begins 10 years after it was built without permission
- Bedroom wallpaper ideas: Turn simple walls into works of art
- Incredible ultra-efficient prefab home built in just three days
June 9
- Builders find mysterious slab with '100-year-old' Hebrew writing on it during renovation
- The best plants for shade — 12 options that will thrive in north-facing gardens
- What is a weep vent, what does it do and why do you need one? We answer your questions
June 8
- Shirlie Kemp shows off her ‘unkempt’ Victorian garden style in Instagram video
- Why are more people with oil boilers considering switching to heat pumps?
- How to retrofit fly screens to sliding and bifold doors — to keep bugs out
- These bedroom window ideas will guarantee a peaceful, private sleeping space
June 7
- Take a look inside one of the largest homes built on Grand Designs
- Pergola vs gazebo — what's the difference and which one is right for your garden?
- These sensory garden ideas can help to create a mindful escape from the stresses of everyday life
June 6
- How to remove oil from a driveway using everyday products
- What is a glass box extension and is one a good idea for your build?
June 5
- Heat pump demand surges as Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications almost double
- Open plan living room ideas for a multi-functional home
June 4
- Can you see the heat pump? Wall-mounted heat pump that blends into your home's decor is launched
- Internal window ideas — clever ways of letting light in
June 3
- Angela Rayner cleared by police and HMRC in capital gains tax probe
- The most energy-efficient housing areas are revealed — plus the least efficient too
- The best natural house cooling ideas to design into your build
June 2
- Warning issued for homeowners painting their home during pollen season
- What is vinyl matt paint — plus why you'll find it in the trade aisle
- Triple glazing costs: How much can you expect to pay for extra insulation?
June 1
- This 200-year renovated mill is in the running to win Scotland's Home of the Year
- Which? calls for a review of EPC rating systems
- Decking alternatives: 7 options to use instead of wood