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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. Continue reading...

The number of hedgehogs spotted in gardens across the UK continues to fall as more than half of people did not see a single one last year. Continue reading...

Most bathroom renovations are designed to add value to a property – but some have exactly the opposite effect, especially if they happen to be the colour of an avocado. Continue reading...

With the football season heading rapidly towards its conclusion, watching the beautiful game has become the perfect excuse to avoid DIY - but which fans are most likely to dodge their household chores? Continue reading...

Cold showers and a lack of heating are just some of the things many people can look forward to in 2017 as millions endure the cold weather unprepared for winter. Nearly 40 per cent of people in the UK (23 million) have had cold showers over the past five years and more than half have gone...

It's a striking shade of green that is said to symbolise 'new beginnings.' Now Pantone 15-0343, or Greenery as it's better known, has been named Colour of the Year 2017 by the colour designer. Continue reading...

Put your keys away – opening your front door may soon just be a tap away on your smartphone. Yale has released details of a new lock that allows homeowners to configure, control and unlock your door via a Bluetooth app. Continue reading...

A skills shortage that hit bricklayers and carpenters has now spread further across the construction industry, driving up the costs for small firms, according to the Federation of Master Bricklayers (FMB). Continue reading...

Home security and connectivity around the house were some of the biggest takeaways from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's biggest technology exhibition held each year in Las Vegas. Continue reading...

Any work involving your roof may bring to light all sorts of defects and weaknesses, so be prepared to spend more money than you think. Depending on the authorities in the part of the country where you live, you may have to build a permanent staircase to your attic if it is going to be...

Read our review of the 'Bosch PMF 10.8 Li' is a multi-purpose all round tool, the cordless cousin of the 'Bosch PMF 180 E Multi'. Offering more flexibility by ditching the power cord in favour of a 10.8V 1.3Ah Lithium Ion battery. Continue reading...

The hallway is one of the most important areas of your home. The first impressions of your home are made as someone enters the hallway. All too often halls are used for storage of items to be transported upstairs at a later date, as an overflow for coats and shoes or the walls are used for...

First impressions of this kit is that it all seems very durable without being to heavy. The drill has a rubberised handle which aids the grip and is well balanced and comfortable when in use. The DC100 comes with a keyless chuck which makes bit changes easy and speedy. The DC100 has 17 torque...

Birmingham is the most house-proud city in the UK, according to a study of the nation’s homeowners. Continue reading...

Gardeners are being urged to help identify the biggest pests in their garden as part of a new survey being conducted by The Royal Horticultural Society. Continue reading...

The Totally DIY & Tools show is getting a makeover of its own when it returns in 2018. Continue reading...

If you're looking for garden inspiration, you might want to take a look at Cragside, the National Trust property that has been voted Britain's Favourite Garden. Continue reading...

Boiler breakdowns have cost UK homeowners more than £787 million in unexpected repair bills in the past year. Continue reading...

The building trades are in urgent need of female recruits as new figures reveal the small number of women taking up these jobs. Continue reading...

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. Continue reading...