Home improvements
What do Homebase customers think of it?
Homebase is closing 42 of its UK stores, but what do its customers really think? Which? surveys compare Homebase with stores such as B&Q and Wickes.
Which? awards new Best Buys to three fitted kitchen companies
Three fitted kitchen brands scored highly enough to be awarded Best Buy status for their kitchen units when we assessed them in our expert lab tests
Which? reveals the top kitchen delivery and installation issues
33% of our survey respondents had issues with the delivery of their kitchen and 35% had kitchen installation problems. Find out which companies to avoid, and read our top tips for choosing an installer.
The lethal carbon monoxide alarms we found on Amazon and Ebay
Carbon monoxide alarms bought from Amazon and Ebay have repeatedly failed to detect the killer gas in recent Which? lab tests and would be potentially lethal in your home if...
Builders and roofers the most mistrusted tradespeople, say Which? members
More than a third of people do not feel that they can trust roofers and builders when employing them for the first time, according to our most recent survey of...
7% of burglar alarm owners have had real or attempted break-ins, Which? reveals
7% of the alarm owners we surveyed have experienced a real or attempted burglary, and 1 in 10 have had more than one. Our expert security and burglar alarm advice will help keep you safe.
Which? reveals best and worst bathroom brands for 2018
Our survey of 3,982 bathroom owners reveals the best and worst bathroom companies for 2018. Find out how Bathstore, B&Q, Homebase, Wickes, Victoria Plum, Plumb Center and more are rated by Which?.
Industry body calls for builders’ licences to protect consumers from rogue traders
A three-point plan from the Federation of Master Builders calls for government backing for changes in the UK construction industry
The five DIY jobs you’re most likely to abandon
Which? Trusted Traders reveal the most commonly abandoned DIY jobs. Plumbing topped our list, followed by electrical work. Find out from the experts what jobs you should and shouldn't tackle yourself.
Five ways to cut the cost of your conservatory
On average, we've found that people spend around £15,000 on their conservatory. But there are lots of things you can do to cut the cost - read our five money-saving tips to find out.