Latest articles by Natasha Brinsmead
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6 DIY jobs I'd never tackle in a heatwave – and neither should youResist the urge to make certain home improvements during very hot weather – certain tasks are doomed to fail
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Wait, heat pumps can really cool down houses as well as providing heat?Experts explain how they could be a better option than air con
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How to stop a tarmac driveway from melting in summerSolve the problem and prevent it from happening again with these expert tips
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How to spot driveway damage this summer4 red flags to look out for and how to fix them
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Thought your garage was too small for conversion?According to the experts, there are lots of ways to transform even tiny spaces into useful new additions
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Experts reveal the best places to put air conditioning in a housePlus the spots to avoid to get the most out of your investment
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Air conditioning doesn't have to be an eye-sore — experts reveal how to get a more stylish finishDo you have to sacrifice style in the name of comfort this summer? Not necessarily
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5 things I do every summer that are making parts of my house unbearably hotExperts told me I'd been falling foul of these common mistakes
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Modern alternatives to dated conservatoriesHave conservatories had their day?
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I’ve stacked up these 6 easy DIY tasks to do in a weekendMy home’s kerb appeal needs a boost — this is the plan
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My flaky front door was letting the whole house downThese are the 5 steps I took to smarten it up with a pop of colour
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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
