Technology is changing our homes, from smart tech to helpful robots. See how your home could change in the future...

Do you need planning permission for your building project? Or does it fall within permitted development? Our guide will explain it all...

Sometimes the summer brings us scorching sunshine, and sometimes it’s torrential rain - the only advice is to get your home ready for anything. Find out more...

Following long spells of high temperatures in recent years, baking temperatures are beginning to look like the new normal - so how can your home beat it? Read more to find out... 

As July crosses the halfway point and schools begin to shut their doors for their summer, minds turns to relaxing days spent outdoors, enjoying our gardens. For our summer style tips, read on...

It’s a sad fact that burglaries tend to spike over the summer months, so making sure your security is up to scratch is essential. See what you need to do...

When you’re a tradesperson running your own business, there are a million things you have to think about, and dealing with insurance isn't always a priority. Read our quick guide for sorting yours...

Across the UK, many families are having water meters installed in their home to track the amount of water they use - and change their bill accordingly. Our guide shows you where it pays to switch. Find out more...

Whether your home uses a smart meter or not, it’s in everyone’s best interest not to waste water. There are plenty of easy things you can do to cut down on your water usage. See what you can do...

It’s time to get out the bunting - we’ve just become the first find a tradesperson service to win the coveted ‘Mumsnet Rated’ accreditation. Find out why...

Our lives are noisier than they’ve ever been. Whether it's beeps and chirps of our mobile phones or the roar of planes overhead, noise pollution is a real problem. Here's how to stop it...

If you’re having major work done to your home - or if you’re living on a street where someone else is having major work done to their home - building noise can have a big impact on your life. Here are the rules...