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A beginner's guide to wheelie bin etiquette (plus how to store them)
6 practical tips to get your house and garden winter-ready
Revenue want to give you money for doing up your house*
Just what is the Building Energy Rating - and what do you have to do about it?
You want to extend but you don't have planning? No problem...
Solar water heating - believe it or not, we have enough sun for it
How to retrofit your house to save water and money
Why stained-glass windows aren't just for churches...
The hassle-free way to improve the flooring around your home
What should you be doing to keep the burglars out of your home?
Making your outdoor space work for you
Home improvements to make yours greener (and save money)
The Upgrade: Doing up your home on a shoestring with 'upcycling'
The Upgrade: How to get lighting right in your home
The Upgrade: Making your home family-friendly
The Upgrade: Inside the salvage yard - tips for homeowners
The Upgrade: How to keep the heat inside this winter