Home tips and FAQs

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How to improve your home's ventilation?

Home maintenance

27 May 2025

Learn about the importance of proper ventilation for your home and discover quick and long-term solutions.

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How to deal with a cowboy builder

Home maintenance

23 May 2025

Avoid falling victim to cowboy builders by learning how to protect yourself and what to do if you're affected.

What is subsidence and its signs?

Home maintenance

23 May 2025

Discover everything you need to know about subsidence, including its signs, causes, risks, treatment, prevention, and fixing solutions.

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What is mould and how to get rid of it?

Home maintenance

15 May 2025

Find out everything you need to know about mould and causes, treatment and long-term solutions to protect your home.

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The complete guide to personal possessions cover

Home insurance policies

9 April 2025

Your contents insurance will keep your valuables safe in the home, but what cover do you need while you’re on the move?

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Flooding advice

Home safety

10 February 2025

Learn how to stay safe, prepare for, and protect your property during and after a flood, and how to make a claim.

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Is your home ready for winter?

Home maintenance

10 February 2025

Prepare your home for winter with our top tips on dealing with heating, blackouts, floods, gutters, and making sure you've got the right level of insurance cover.

Young boy wearing wellies and an anorak as he stands near flood puddles
How to fortify your home against flood damage

Home safety

10 February 2025

Learn how to prepare for and protect your home from high winds and floods, including resistance and resilience measures.

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How to protect your home from freezing winter weather

Home safety

10 February 2025

Protecting your home in winter can be tricky. Keep your cool with AXA’s guide to making your home safe and warm as the big winter freeze bites.