Latest articles by Natasha Brinsmead
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Where is the best place to put an electric heater in a room?
A badly positioned electric heater will never heat a room effectively
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Thought all oil-filled radiators were old-fashioned? Not anymore
These modern options offer a far more stylish heating solution
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Is it worth replacing a bad extension with something better?
As someone who inherited a bad extension, I asked the pros whether it's ever worth improving one or if it's better to just start over
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Discovering these 6 energy sucking 'vampire appliances' lurking in my home shocked me
I'm getting ready to slay them and save £100s
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This is what I did when my radiators stopped working when it was sub-zero outside
What to check first if you have the same problem
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5 areas of my old house that leak heat
This is what the experts told me to do about it
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Is secondary glazing still ugly or have things changed?
Thanks to some expert advice, I am now considering fitting it to my old windows
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5 signs your boiler is about to stop working this winter
Tackle them now to make sure you're not left in the cold
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What are sustainable drainage systems?
They're not just a necessity — they can also protect your home as well as improve its kerb appeal, say the experts
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Can I move a drain as part of an extension project?
Experts reveal when you will and won't need permission and how you get it
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7 ways I'm trying to keep my 110-year old house warm
I don't want to rely on the central heating all day, so I'm embracing these old-school methods to stay toasty
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Don't let drains put a stop to your extension plans
Take note of the 6 things experts want you to know in order to ensure a smooth-running project
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8 ways to get driveway drainage spot on
Bad driveway drainage can totally ruin the look of a house - here's how to get it right without compromising on kerb appeal
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8 simple things I do to make my old house feel warmer once winter hits
Once the cold season arrives my Edwardian cottage can be a chilly place to spend time – here are the eight easy things I do keep it feeling cosy and warm
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These are the loft insulation dos and don’ts I swear by
I made the mistakes so you don't have to
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4 methods I use to keep my open plan layout warm in winter
These are the tricks I've found to work
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7 easy upgrades I’ve made at home to keep it warm this winter
They’ll help reduce our energy bills too!
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I regret not insulating these 4 areas when renovating our house — don’t make the same mistake I did!
I reveal the areas in our house we forgot to insulate that mean it is colder than it needs to be in winter
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I spent five years renovating my home, but now I'm going to extend again — this is how I'm planning to turn our three bed semi into a five-bed home for life
Rather than move house, my husband and I have decided to extend again
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We’ve been house-hunting for 4 years with no luck
So this is what we’re going to do to make our current home work better for our family
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I applied for log burner building regs myself — this is what all homeowners need to know
It's crucial you get it right
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6 lessons I learned when installing my own log burner
And why you should think twice before doing the same
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I really love our log burning stove – but I so wish I'd known these 5 things before installing it
Make sure you know exactly what to expect before splashing out
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Why basement waterproofing is 'now as much about climate resilience as it is about comfort,' and how to get it right
All the options, their pros and cons and how much to budget for the job
