New kitchen costs: get the most from your renovation budget in 2020
A new, spacious, bespoke kitchen kitted out with high-end materials and top-of-the range appliances could cost an eye-watering £83,000*. But your dream kitchen doesn’t have to break the bank. Although...
Why you shouldn’t install a wood-burning stove yourself
Installing a wood burner or multi-fuel stove is not something you should do yourself. An ill-fitted stove could result in it becoming a fire risk, but there's also the potential for it to release lethal carbon monoxide into your home and create more pollution.
Is your stove doing more damage than you know? We reveal the least-polluting fuels
Using the wrong fuels on your multi-fuel stove or log bruner can create more pollution. Make sure you're using the right fuel to ensure you maximise your stove's efficiency, minimise pollution and save money.
Five ways to keep your home secure this Christmas
Follow these five home security tips to ensure you don't leave your home vulnerable at Christmas. It includes advice from experts and reformed ex-burglars, as well as tips on choosing a burglar alarm or smart security.
Seven tips to help you buy the best wood-burning stove
Christmas conjures up the image of a cosy living room, beautifully decorated tree and roaring wood-burning stove. But this dream could turn into a smokey and frustrating nightmare if you...
How much does a multi-fuel or wood-burning stove really cost?
As the colder and darker days descend upon us, the idea of cosying up in front of a log fire is an idyllic one. But how much are you willing...
Burglar alarm monitoring and maintenance contracts: are they worth the cost?
It can cost more than £400 a year to pay for a monitoring and maintenance contract for your burglar alarm. Find out whether there are cheaper alternatives and read our 10 home security tips.
Five common double glazing faults and how to resolve them
Double glazing should last and weather well – that’s what it’s designed for. So encountering problems within the first 10 years of installation is incredibly frustrating, especially if it means...
Smart meter installations in homes fall yet again: should you get one?
The number of smart meter installations in homes fell by 2.2% between April and June compared with January to March, putting the government’s smart meter roll-out further behind. There have...
Five ways to cut the cost of your new bathroom
60% of 3,982 bathroom owners were able to save on their bathroom. Discover the most common ways they saved so that you can get a cheap bathroom yourself.