Latest articles by Natasha Brinsmead
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The old house winter survival guide – from someone who lives in oneThis year, I’m trusting these 6 expert-approved methods to make it feel warmer without rocketing my energy bills
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It turns out I’ve been using my radiators all wrong for years and you might have been tooThese are the simple tweaks that will save money and make your house cosier
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7 tricks I’m adopting from the Scandinavians to keep warm without central heatingThese are the methods the Scandinavians always use to keep out the cold during their harsh winters
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What is the ideal central heating schedule? This is how I plan on determining mineThis is how I'm planning on setting my heating to turn on and off for maximum benefits
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I’m fed up with coming home to an icy hallway – 5 things I’m doing to warm it upHow I'm planning to turn my chilly entrance hall into a cosy hub that I can wait to return home to
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Can't decide whether a resin or gravel driveway will suit your home and needs best?Both have their pros and cons, but these are the 5 factors you should compare them on
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Does underfloor heating need to be on all the time? Experts explainYou might be using your underfloor heating all wrong
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7 easy things I'm doing to delay turning on my central heating for as long as possible
Now that energy prices have gone up, I want to leave it as long as possible
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9 small kitchen flooring ideas to make a cooking space feel bigger and brighterPractical and eye-catching flooring ideas from real-life kitchens
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5 clever ways to bring natural light into a garage conversion without ruining privacyThere's no need to be left feeling on show with these clever methods of introducing light into a garage conversion
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I’d love a roof lantern in my new extension, but is it a mistake for temperature regulation?This is what the experts told me I should do
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Worried your garage conversion will look like a bolt-on? 4 ways to make it feel seamlessWant to achieve a bigger kitchen by converting your garage? Follow these tips for project success
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How to replace scruffy or old internal door handles in just 30 minutesReplacing tired or mismatched door handles is a quick and easy way to elevate your interiors
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The heatwave might have gone for now, but has it damaged your home?These are the 7 most vulnerable areas to check now
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I've finally found how to keep my hot, west-facing bedroom cool at night without wasting energyHere are the 7 things I do to not dread bedtime
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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?
