Water-saving solutions

Whether you’re renovating an existing room or starting from scratch, our expert explains what you should budget for when designing this essential space

NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES

Just 23 sleeps until the big day – make sure you’re not wasting cash in the run-up to Xmas. Financial strategist Laura Linden, of Feisty FD (feistyfd. com), shares some savvy reminders...

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

Q I’ve tried the 50/30/20 method of budgeting, but found it too difficult. Is there an alternative? A50/30/20 budgeting involves allocating 50% of your income to essential spending like rent and food,

SIMON AND CLEMMIE TRANSFORMED A TRICKY SPACE INTO A FUN, FUNCTIONAL BATHROOM FOR THEIR FOUR DAUGHTERS