Published in October 2010

New scams to watch out for in winter

by Rachel Wait | Watch out for doorstep traders offering home maintenance services this winter...

Avoid being ripped-off by a cowboy tradesman

by John Fitzsimons | If you have a home improvement job that needs doing, follow these simple tips and you’ll avoid losing out to a cowboy.

Published in September 2010

Six silly ways to ruin your home

by Rachel Wait | Make these mistakes and you could be paying out a small fortune to repair them....

Why we all want to live on Ramsay Street

by Christina Jordan | TV homes inspire us to do a spot of DIY, but how should you fund it?

Don’t get ripped off by a rogue trader

by Jane Baker | Rogue traders can turn your dream home into a nightmare. Make sure you don’t get caught out.

Published in May 2010

You’re destroying the value of your home!

by John Fitzsimons | Many of us are making this daft mistake, and wrecking the value of our homes!

How to pay for home improvements

by Jane Baker | Home improvements don’t usually come cheap, but find out the best ways to pay for them.

How to pay for home improvements - Video script

by Jane Baker | Home improvements don’t usually come cheap, but find out the best ways to pay for them.

Published in April 2010

The rip-off that will wreck your home

by Jane Baker | Want to improve your home? Protect yourself from rip-off rogue traders in 10 simple steps....

Published in March 2010

Save £10,000 on your energy bill

by Serena Cowdy | The government wants to help you save money and save the planet at the same time. So what’s the catch?

Published in February 2010

Fund DIY the cheap way!

by Christina Jordan | The best way to pay for home improvements