Home improvements
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DIY stores are hammered by lack of do-it-yourself drive
22 Oct 2014: Homebase closing a quarter of stores as it struggles with generational attitude shift, despite revival in UK housing market
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Editors' picks
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Energy companies are sitting on thousands of pounds of unclaimed grants. Here's what is available
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22 Oct 2014: Home Retail Group says new consumer has less time for DIY, is more likely to pay a tradesman and prefers buying goods online -
10 Oct 2014: Kit Buchan: Building guru Mark Millar of TV show DIY SOS puts the latest tech tools through their paces
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10 Oct 2014:
Dutch consortia Energiesprong could give zero carbon retrofits to social homes across England, using innovative wrap-around insulated panels, if EU funding is approved
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20 Sep 2014: Before taking up a hammer, here’s our DIY guide on how to prevent a demolition job. There’s top tips from tradesmen, how to cost the project and what planning permission you may need
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18 Aug 2014:
They are a luxurious answer to London's building space shortage – for those who can afford them. But as the steady stream of media stories about planning disputes, digging disruption, and the sheer extravagance of 'iceberg homes' shows, resistance to them runs deep
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4 Aug 2014:
Using talc to countersunk screws, follow simple tips to stop annoying squeaky boards rubbing together or becoming loose, says Susanna Clarke
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29 Jul 2014: Simon Copland: The Block embodies a home improvement obsession that’s eating our money, time and, for some, the chance of ever owning a home
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Gallery (6 pictures),
25 Jul 2014:
Luxe up a rugged industrial interior with metallic touches, sleek furniture and houseplants. Styling by Emma Cuthbert. Photographs by Nick Carter
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22 Jul 2014:
Harvesting the rain seems like a no-brainer. But is it too expensive? And could you live with an AstroTurf lawn?
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19 Jul 2014:
From the TrustMark to Trustatrader, a little research will make sure you don't fall victim to poor workmen
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11 Jul 2014:
Pack a picnic and serve with bold patterns, bright colours and warm wood
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8 Jul 2014:
Installing a water meter saves money on energy and water bills – here's how you can make the switch
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3 Jul 2014: Alarm bells rang when Mobalpa Kitchens in Hull asked for cash deposit – then turned out to be a failing franchise
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14 Jun 2014:
Will the £3,000 cost transform our summer – or rarely be used?
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7 Jun 2014:
A reader wants kitchen advice from the real world – rather than from a reality TV show!
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