A government-backed scheme to fit homes with external wall insulation has left thousands of households worse off as they face damp, mould and other serious health hazards, the spending watchdog has ...

Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. On average, around a ...

Almost all homes which have had external wall insulation fitted under a Government scheme will need repair work as they could cause dangerous issues including damp and mould, a damning report today ...

More than 30,000 homes across the UK have been left with defects due to substandard work carried out under the UK Government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, the Public Accounts Committee ...

A billionaire’s daughter received a £30 million payout for an infestation hidden in her new home, but woke wool could be the real pest Marianka Swain has been a culture and features writer for the ...

As the calendar rolls deeper into the year, it’s that familiar time when we shift from complaining about the unpredictable ...

Sue has a brief love affair with solar panels, but realises that if she shies away from the thorny issue of solid wall insulation, she's throwing good money after bad A thermal image of our ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. Is your home suitable ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Installing insulation in walls is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ...