Latest articles by Natasha Brinsmead
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Vonhaus' portable air conditioner put an end to my bedroom overheating at nightIt cooled down the room in record time and will be a game-changer this summer
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5 different DIY methods for getting rid of marks and scuffs on my wallsThese are the ones that actually worked
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6 areas of my home that are looking tired and shabby way too quicklyHere’s how I plan on giving them a DIY seasonal facelift
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Got a conservatory that's already starting to overheat?I asked the experts whether conservatory air conditioning is a worthwhile investment or a waste of money
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Does there really have to be a door between your house and conservatory?Or is there a way of opening them up to each other? I asked the experts for the best solution (that doesn’t break the law)
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What is the ideal porch size – and can you ever go too big?I asked the experts how you ensure an addition to the front of your home is in proportion for maximum kerb appeal
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Is it ever a good idea to use a conservatory as an extra bedroom?Experts told me it’s definitely a feasible option, but only if you follow these 7 crucial pointers
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Thought the arrival of spring meant you could forget about your boiler for a bit?Me too — but the experts told me that now is actually the ideal time to give it some TLC
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Log burner getting too hot, too cold, not lighting properly?I asked the pros about the most common stove problems and how to fix them
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This ProBreeze heater finally changed my opinion of oil-filled radiatorsIt turns out they are not the old-fashioned relics I once thought they were
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What's the best way to a bigger kitchen – an extension or a remodel?It might seem obvious but I asked the experts, and their opinions might surprise you
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How do I know if a heat pump is right for my home?7 questions to ask yourself or a professional
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8 ways to design a kitchen extension that is fresh and modernBut that won't look dated a few years down the line
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How do oil-filled radiators actually work?This is what the pros told me, including how long they stay warm after they’ve been switched off
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This electric fan heater hits the sweet spot between warmth and efficiencyThe first electric fan heater I've used that evenly spreads heat out and doesn't cost a fortune to run
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Will double glazing old windows strip them of their character and charm?I asked the pros whether there was a way to do it sympathetically instead
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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 anymoreThese 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 meI'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 outsideWhat to check first if you have the same problem
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5 areas of my old house that leak heatThis 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 winterTackle them now to make sure you're not left in the cold
