New research from BuildSafe reveals that seven in ten (70%) UK DIYers cite cost as the main reason for tackling large or tricky home improvement projects themselves, but many are ending up worse off after underestimating the time, planning and expertise required, sometimes to the point of having to redo completed work entirely.
With tradespeople expected to raise their prices by 9.5...
As schools across England break up for the summer holidays, the six-week closure provides the ideal opportunity for responsible bodies to assess, remediate and evidence the safety of school buildings before pupils return in September.
Against this backdrop, the latest analysis by Property Inspect has revealed that an estimated half of England's schools and education settings...
A white bathtub is one of those bathroom elements that looks clean by default—until it doesn’t. Over time, even well-maintained surfaces start to show yellow staining, especially around the waterline and drain area. A white bathtub turning yellow is usually not a structural failure. It’s a slow buildup of minerals, oils, and cleaning residue layered over months or years of use.
The latest insight from property management specialist, Rushbrook & Rathbone , has found that the UK property management sector has grown for the fifth consecutive year, with the number of operational businesses increasing by 2.8% across the nation and by 3.1% on average over the last five years.
As landlords face an increasingly complex operating environment, from compliance and...
From scorched lawns to faded paintwork, exterior experts say Britain's hotter summers are changing how homes age
Britain's homes and gardens were never really designed for prolonged 30°C heat, but as heatwaves become more frequent, experts say the way we maintain our homes will need to evolve too.
With heatwaves now becoming a thing for UK summers, scorching...
A driveway is one of those parts of the house you stop noticing. Until you do. A cracked slab, a puddle that won't drain, a surface that looks tired against a freshly painted front door. Then suddenly it's all you see.
Replacing a driveway is a bigger decision than most homeowners give it credit for. It costs real money. It affects how your home looks from the street. It can help or...
Households across Wales are being warned that waiting too long to install solar panels could reduce their future ability to export electricity back to the grid, potentially limiting long-term financial returns.
The warning comes as demand for home solar continues to surge across Wales. According to Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) data, solar uptake across Wales continued...
Cold and damp weather isn’t just miserable for us Brits - it’s tricky for our homes too. This time of year is prime for an explosion in mould in our properties, which can potentially lead to health issues if not treated.
According to data from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, many Brits are facing an increasing struggle to keep mould out of their homes. In fact...
Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes the perfect chance to host your friends and family to celebrate the festive season.
But the bi-products of lavish meals and drinks can wreak havoc on our plumbing if we dispose of them the wrong way. Every day foods and drinks, such as gravy, cream, and cream liqueurs, can all clog up our drains and lead to unwelcome blockages...
