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Brits 'can't be bothered' to insulate their homes

Households are missing out on an average saving of £390 per year by not having cavity walls and lofts insulated.

Cowboy tradesmen cost Brits £3.7 billion

Plumbers have been a particular cause of distress, with an estimated 1.4 million people having suffered because of poor-quality work.

Young boy sending text message from mobile phone

Children’s bedrooms at risk of electrical fire

Kids’ rooms, which contain increasing numbers of electrical appliances, could be among the areas of the house most at risk from fire.

Bad boiler engineers cost consumers

In an undercover investigation, Which? found that four out of ten engineers failed to fully service a faulty boiler.

New bathrooms add £8,000 to property value

Installing a new bathroom can deliver a return more than five times the value of the investment, research has found.

Homeowners can apply for eco-heating funding

The Government is to provide funding to help towards the cost of installing renewable heating systems through the Energy Saving Trust.

Citizens Advice gives tips on unhelpful landlords

National charity Citizens Advice has issued new advice to private tenants whose homes are in need of repair.

NAO: smart meter risks must be addressed

If the Government wants to get value for money from its plan to install smart meters, it must first address the risks, says NAO.

DIY spending falls to 12-year low

Household expenditure on DIY fell by around 13 per cent last year and hit its lowest level for 12 years, new data has revealed.

Brits delaying home improvements to save money

Cash-strapped homeowners are putting off maintenance projects until they can afford to do them properly, a survey has found.

Energy minister intervenes in solar panel row

A Government minister has pledged to intervene in the growing chaos surrounding the installation of solar panels on people’s homes.

RIBA offers free at-home architectural advice

RIBA members are offering their own time for personal consultations – all they ask is you make a donation to Shelter.

Couples with decor disputes wanted for TV show

Do you and your beloved bicker about home improvement? This is your chance to settle the score once and for all – on primetime TV.

Celebrity DIY with Craig Phillips launches

The nation's favourite builder visits the homes of his showbiz pals and helps them through the DIY tasks they've been putting off.

How-to videos launched by Polycell

A brilliant range of easy-to-understand mini-films explaining how to do basic DIY tasks is now available to view online.

Boiler repair costs Brits £400m a year

Homeowners typically fork out over £250 when their heating breaks down. Could a replacement boiler be cheaper in the long run?

Homeowners urged to choose tradesmen carefully

Registered plumbers can offer "value added" services - but they'd better keep their vans shiny if they want to get work.

Property slump sparks home improvement boom

Splashing out on DIY for a kitchen or bathroom makeover could be one way to help a property retain its value.

Coronation Street house set for eco home makeover

Britain's most famous terraced home will finally become energy efficient at the Ideal Home Show - but will it catch on in Weatherfield?

Trend for open-plan living "coming to an end"

Find out what experts believe will be the next major interiors craze for space-seeking Brits...

Personalised bathrooms increasingly popular

Home improvement is becoming a "little bit more daring", with more bathroom DIY projects featuring bold colour and novelty items.

Search begins for UK's first all-solar street

A nationwide search has been launched to find a UK street where all the properties are eligible for free photovoltaic panels.

Homeowners benefit from cheap insulation deal

An energy company has teamed up with a major DIY chain to offer low-cost loft insulation to households across the country.

Brits missing out on £200m solar panel savings

Families across the UK could significantly lower their household bills if more people took advantage of free solar panels.

DIY course for women: improve your home yourself

Chix and Mortar is running its next girls' DIY course in February - and we've got an exclusive discount code you can use when booking.

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Ryder International

The Solid Wood Flooring Company offers wood flooring of the highest quality which is made specifically for the UK market.

Simply Bedrooms

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Splash Direct

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Waltons

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We are an established family business situated in rural Herefordshire specialising in beautiful handcrafted classic reproduction furniture. Our comprehensive ranges are readily available from stock.

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