One of the biggest, and costliest, jobs for renovators comes with updating an outmoded heating and plumbing system — surveyor Ian Rock’s guide explains all you need to know

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Although Carrie had often heard other women talk about ‘empty nest syndrome’ and the changes it brought to life, the stories she’d heard always implied it was an unsettling and distressing time and ul

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

Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – but it can also be the most stressful if you’re hosting. In the countdown to Christmas, former Good Housekeeping editor Gaby Huddart shares tips and tricks to get your home fit for the festivities

In last month’s column (see issue 375, p113), I mentioned I had attended FixFest 2025 (tinyurl. com/376fixfest), a two-day international repair conference organised by those lovely people at the Resta