Do you need planning permission for solar panels? It’s not as simple as you might think
We reveal when you might need planning permission for solar panels and when you can install them without it.
Curious about how much to budget for your new conservatory?
Curious about how much to budget for your new conservatory? From size and style to frame material, we look at the cost of a new conservatory.
Local council shows yellow card to Harry Redknapp’s Sandbanks villa dream
Think celebrities are exempt from planning rules? Think again. Harry Redknapp is potentially facing a red card for his new property plans
Best water-saving showerheads we’ve tested
Looking to save water in the shower? We’ve put seven water-saving showerheads to the test to see whether they create a drip, dribble or deluge
How much does it cost to boil a kettle? And how to make it cheaper
Prefer to save on energy than reduce the number of cuppas you consume? Here’s how much it costs to boil a kettle
Wondering what decorators charge? Know how much it costs to paint a room
We reveal how much it costs to paint a room if you go the DIY route or call in a professional painter and decorator
Flights of fancy: 8 brilliant ways to renovate a staircase
Stairs looking tired and worn? These top tips from a renovation expert explain how to renovate a staircase back to its former glory
5 ways to make your shower more powerful
Want to boost the performance of your shower? From cleaning your shower head to adding a pump, we share how to make a shower more powerful.
Put down the hammer: 9 DIY jobs that might invalidate your home insurance
Considering DIY to combat rising costs? You may want to think again. You could risk invalidating your home insurance
Should you move a boiler and how much will it cost?
Whether you’re doing renovations or want to improve access, how much does it cost to move a boiler? We talk to the experts to find out