Simple ways to check your gas engineer
Ways to identify legal gas fitters have been published after a plumber was found to be carrying out illegal gas work that was found to be unsafe.
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By George! New builds miss top spot among dream homes
While a new build can provide everything a new homeowner would want, they fail to top the property charts as most people would prefer to buy a Georgian home.
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Couples see red with rows over paint colour
Though there’s nothing quite as satisfying than ticking off a list of DIY jobs, it seems the path to happiness can be less than harmonious as one in four couples argue over home improvements.
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Spruce up your bedroom for a touch of glamour this Valentine’s
It’s the most romantic time of year – but while many couples wholeheartedly embrace Valentine’s Day, others try to avoid it.
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Colour’s the key for cooking up a fresh kitchen
Island cooktops, wine coolers and flat screen TVs might be among the most sought after features of a brand new kitchen – but it’s the colour that can make or break even the best designed spaces.
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Has the internet created unpractical Britain?
With help at the touch of a (mouse) button, the solutions to DIY nightmares are just a click away. But today’s tech-savvy world has a downside – most Britons lack the skills needed to run a house or maintain a car.
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Spruce up your shed the write way
Virginia Woolf, Roald Dahl and George Bernard Shaw might all be well-known writers but there’s another link that binds them together – they all enjoyed the perks of a well-kept garden shed.
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Nursery has sights on more gold at Chelsea Flower Show
A nursery owner is hoping to strike gold for the 72 year in a row with a spring-inspired entry for this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Avoid moving costs by creating own dream home
With average costs totalling £12,000, moving house can cost a pretty penny. That’s why more and more homeowners are choosing to stay put and improve their current home instead.
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Planning permission in England: what you need to know
As the property market continues to boom, many potential house hunters are instead choosing to stay put and improve their own homes. But if they’re thinking of extending, what are the planning permission rules they need to follow?
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