Home & Home Improvement

One particular job that I really dislike is replacing a damaged floor tile, particularly if it's a ceramic one. But whatever the cause, the solution requires hard and careful work.

Stop energy bills burning a hole in your pocket. Summer is the perfect season to complete a home energy audit; find out how to do it here.

Seasoned renovators know that good relationships with competent tradespeople and reliable suppliers are the key to a successful renovation.

While current homeowners might be happy with their high house values, unaffordability is not good news for first-home buyers, nor for those selling their home.

In response to a question from a fellow GrownUp, in this feature I am going to explore the idea of sanding wooden floors.

It never ceases to surprise me how many people, even in this day and age and with all the publicity around opportunist crime, still leave an open invitation to opportunist thieves.

A job that the average home handy person would only tackle rarely is laying ceramic floor tiles. This job is not for the faint hearted!

Timber doors and door frames react to the humidity in the air as well as the changing seasons. Doors that open easily in the summer just can't be budged on a wet winter's day.

As a DIY person there are many things that you can do to deter all but the most persistent and professional burglar.

One of the most common problems that everyone can suffer from is mould in the bathroom. Here are some handy tips for looking after your bathroom tiles.