To remove polystyrene ceiling tiles, make sure you have a stepladder tall enough to enable you to reach the ceiling without overstretching, as this is dangerous.
With all this rain, it may seem like the sun will never shine again, but when it does, you can harness its power. Julia Gray looks at the pros and cons of solar panels
Is your front door a bit of an eyesore? Improving your home's facade can be as easy and inexpensive as giving the door a lick of paint, says Julia Gray
It may not be the most obvious way to enlarge your home, but converting the cellar can have lots of benefits - as long as it's done right, says Julia Gray
Mezzanine levels have long been popular in church and chapel conversions, but they can also be used to add an extra room in ordinary houses, says Julia Gray