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How green is your garden compost?

Diarmuid Gavin gives his top tips on preparing your sustainable garden for summer.
Diarmuid Gavin

Household repairs

Homeowners across the country are counting the cost of the recent bad weather, with an estimated 5.9 million homes hit with an average repair bill of £343, according to a report by HomeServe. Damaged roofs were among the most expensive repairs as well as problems with central heating and broken boilers.

Household repairs

A guide to home extensions: part 1

Whether you own a traditional or modern property, the key to successfully extending your home is all in the style you choose. The first part of this series looks at the best extension ideas for a converted house, a Victorian or Edwardian terrace and a Victorian semi.

Extension ideas for individual homes

A guide to home extensions: part 2

Whether you own a traditional or modern property, the key to successfully extending your home is all in the style you choose. The second part of this series looks at the best extension ideas for an eco-friendly or rural house, an urban townhouse and a house with a large garden.

Extension ideas for individual homes

A guide to home extensions: part 3

Whether you own a traditional or modern property, the key to successfully extending your home is all in the style you choose. The final part in this series looks at the best extension ideas for a property with an outbuilding, a 1960s or 1970s semi, a listed building and a bungalow.

Extension ideas for individual homes

Tricks of the trade

These quick tips from the professionals should help your DIY project go without a hitch. Including interesting advice on how to stop your ladder from skidding by using a pair of wellies.

Simple fixes for DIY problems

Problem-solving ideas for windows

Whether it’s an awkward shape or a large area, or is in a steamy bathroom or hard-working kitchen, there’s a stylish option for every window in your home. These handy tips talk through how to maintain privacy, create a focal point, shut out draughts and much more.

Problem-solving ideas for windows

Changing Values

According to new research, homeowners are now less concerned about the value of their properties and are staying put and focusing on improving their general standard of living.
Homeowners are now staying put and improving their standard of living

Carbon Monoxide - Be Alarmed

New campaign warns the public of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, and how they can be avoided.
Carbon Monoxide - Be Alarmed campaign

Do you need to rewire your home?

What are the tell-tale signs that indicate out-of-date electrics and what do you do if your electrical survey shows that a rewire is necessary?

Rewiring your home

Home Insurance

home insurance