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September 30
- Why you need to give energy meter readings before the energy price cap changes
- What is smart lighting and how should you use it in your home?
September 29
- Lighting temperature explained: How it helps create atmosphere and ambience in any space
- Off-grid heating solutions: We asked the experts to explain the options
September 28
- Gas boiler vs electric boiler — is one better than the other?
- How does a wind turbine work? We ask the experts
September 27
- Martin Lewis pens open letter to Ed Miliband claiming 'too many smart meters don't work'
- How to fit a radiator valve: An expert step-by-step guide
- How to install downlights: An expert step-by-step guide
September 26
- What is power flushing and why it makes your central heating more efficient
- House burping — what is it and why should we be doing it in the colder months?
September 25
- New Grand Designs series begins with ambitious transformation of old coastguard station
- Take a look inside this £3.5m contemporary home of 'two halves' conjoined at its core
- Do I need a lighting designer? Find out what one does and if hiring a lighting designer could improve your home's interior and exterior
September 24
- Planning approvals plummet to decade low prompting calls for urgent government action
- Combi vs system boiler — which one suits your home and lifestyle best?
September 23
- Wind turbines: Pros and cons of using this renewable energy source in your project
- Two coastal self build plots with views of the Northern Lights go on sale for just £165k
September 22
- Mineral shortages threaten UK homebuilding as planning system fails to keep pace
- Expert tips on the most economical way to use central heating UK
September 21
- These living room wall lighting ideas will transform your space into a cosy retreat on the cold, autumn evenings
- Landscape experts reveal how to stop weeds appearing in block paving and prevent them from returning
- Yoga teacher who erected yurt in garden told she needs planning permission
- Can you turn a chimney breast into a bookcase? Yes, says a DIY expert, and here's how
September 20
- 10 bedside lighting ideas for every style and space
- Can you mount a TV above a fireplace and should you? Experts share their views
September 19
- How this striking orange brick Passivhaus takes sustainable living up a notch
- 10 stylish radiator cover ideas to elevate your interiors fast
September 18
- These bathroom vinyl flooring ideas demonstrate how to create a practical and stylish space without blowing the bank
- These 11 small kitchen lighting ideas will brighten even the most compact of spaces
September 17
- Planning permission not required to turn two semi-detached houses into one home in unique case in Wales
- Using ground source heat pump and solar panels together — your questions answered
September 16
- C16 vs C24 timber: What are the differences and which will you need for your project
- Church converted into net-zero Passivhaus home in Northumberland could be a world-first
- 6 kitchen lighting mistakes to avoid if you want to create a kitchen that's filled with light and atmosphere
September 15
- Stain vs varnish: Which one should you use?
- Two homes on Richmond Street collapse during basement renovations
- South Lanarkshire self build plot with rich history listed for offers over £125k
September 14
- Top 10 household appliances that use the most electricity revealed — the results might surprise you
- Carpet installation costs — what contributes to the final figure?
- Considering a biomass boiler? Here's 6 things I wish I'd known before I installed one in my home
September 13
- Air source heat pump vs ground source heat pump — what's the difference and what's the best option for your home?
September 12
- 5 reasons why upgrading to Korniche modern sliding doors is the smart choice for your home
- Do you know the law on garden lighting? Experts explain the rules and regulations, plus how to deal with complaints
- The mystery behind why 5 self build plots in a 'sought-after' village have laid dormant for over a decade
- Can I install a dimmer on any type of light? Here's an electrician's advice
September 11
- Here are five of the greenest home innovations our editors have come across this month
- Ground source heat pump costs: What can you expect to pay?
September 10
- Can you install solar panels on listed buildings? Our expert advises
- What is the Winter Fuel Payment and who now qualifies for it?
September 9
- Two exceptional self build plots, with generous gardens, near historic market town, hit the market
- Calls to double Warm Home Discount grow as 13% of households revealed to be in fuel poverty
- Stripping vs sanding wood floors: Which method should you use?
September 8
- New Homes Ombudsman calls for developers to be forced to register in order to protect homeowners
- 10 clever lighting ideas for small bathrooms that shine
- Can you paint vinyl flooring? Experts reveal what you need to know about this DIY task
September 7
- Annual water bills are set to rise – here's how much more you could be paying
- Understanding types of light switches and how to choose them
- Could microcement flooring be the ultimate low-maintenance floor finish? Experts reveal what you need to know about this modern floor option
September 6
- 'Households on oil heating have enjoyed the lowest heating costs over the past four years' according to latest research
- 'Buyer beware': Warning over scam building plots after land buyers lose thousands of pounds
- Stripping wood floors: How to get rid of the old finish ready for a new one
September 5
- Ricky Gervais posts picture of his new home office (and all his awards) on Instagram
- Here's what you really need to know about installing solar panels in conservation areas
September 4
- What is the Government's New Homes Accelerator programme and will it speed up housing delivery?
- How to light a child's bedroom so it's practical and stylish
September 3
- Create smart, seamless, space-saving interiors with the ECLISSE innovative pocket door systems
- Man who replaced 'rotting' windows with new double-glazed windows refused retrospective listed building consent
- Where to buy bathroom mirrors with lights for a brighter restroom
September 2
- UK heat pump market reaches historic milestone but still trails far behind its European neighbours
- 7 common lighting design mistakes and how to avoid them
September 1
- Homeowner refused planning permission for fence after refusing to install hedgehog holes
- How to edge a lawn for a pristine finish
- Varnishing wood floors: Expert tips on how to prep and apply