IF YOU’RE UPGRADING YOUR KITCHEN, CONSIDER SELLING YOUR OLD ONE, AND SWERVE A TRIP TO THE TIP IN FAVOUR OF EXTRA CASH

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane

NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES

This is an age-old problem. The simplest answer is to start with less, so decluttering is always the first step. Sort through your belongings and separate what you use daily from what you only need se

WHEN THEY MOVED IN, NATALIE AND TIM’S KITCHEN WAS DAMP AND UNUSABLE, BUT NOW IT’S THE HEART OF THEIR HOME

Guests coming over this Christmas? Here’s how to make the most of the space you have with our expert advice and clever tips