Home improvements

Best and worst sofa shops for 2019 revealed
Buying a sofa is a significant investment so it's worth taking the time to think carefully about the sofa you want before handing over your credit card.

Which? Trusted Traders reveal the most common electrical and plumbing DIY disasters
Some of the most commonly attempted electrical and plumbing DIY jobs are the same tasks traders say they’re most frequently called in to fix or finish.

Which? reveals best burglar alarm brands for 2019
Our survey reveals the best burglar alarm brands, as rated by alarm owners. Plus, an ex-burglar shares top tips for how to secure your home.

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.

How to avoid common double glazing problems
Discover what the most common double glazing issues are - from buying double glazing to getting it installed- so that you can avoid them. Plus, read our expert advice to help you resolve any double glazing issues you've experienced.

Four ways to save money on your new carpet
Save money on buying carpet and find cheap carpets with expert tips. Use our carpet calculator to work out your costs and find out which carpet material is right for you in our quiz.

Don’t be taken in by bathroom and kitchen promotions
A year of promotional messages from 12 of the biggest kitchen and bathroom companies, including Bathstore, Victoria Plum, Wickes and Wren Kitchens, has found sales that were potentially confusing and misleading to consumers.

Which kitchen cabinets will really stand the test of time?
We've used the comments of thousands of kitchen owners and assessments of kitchen units by experts to determine the best material for your kitchen to ensure it stands the test if time. Also find out which kitchen companies scooped Best Buys.

Best fitted wardrobe companies revealed by Which?
We've reviewed fitted wardrobe specialists Hammonds, Sliderobes and Sharps, plus high-street brands Ikea and John Lewis, for their fitted bedroom furniture. Find out which brand came top in our exclusive customer survey.

Common conservatory regrets and how to avoid them
We've polled Which? members to find out what they would have done differently when they built their conservatories. Find out how to avoid making the same mistakes with our expert advice.