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Flowering plant invader Japanese knotweed otherwise known as Fallopia japonica
How to deal with knot-weed

Home maintenance

5 December 2025

Discover how to identify, control, and eradicate Japanese knot-weed to protect your property from this invasive plant.

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How to turn your shed into a garden hideaway

Inspiration and lifestyle

27 November 2025

Learn how to transform your garden shed into a multipurpose extra room and ensure it's properly insured.

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How to make a video claim

Home insurance policies

25 November 2025

Discover how you can make a home insurance claims using video technology, saving you time and hassle.

Modern living room with glass table, white sofa and television
The complete guide to personal possessions cover

Home insurance policies

25 November 2025

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

Close up of a brick wall
What is subsidence and how can you spot it?

Home maintenance

19 November 2025

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

Old cast iron radiator at surface level
How to bleed a radiator

Heating and energy

18 November 2025

Learn why bleeding radiators is crucial, how to identify gas heating problems, and the step-by-step process of bleeding a radiator, along with long-term solutions to improve home heating efficiency.

Glove being used to clear a gutter full of leaves
How to fix a broken gutter

Home maintenance

10 November 2025

Learn how to keep your gutters well-maintained, and discover the potential long-term solutions to guttering maintenance.

Rain gutter cleaning from leaves in autumn with hand
A step-by-step guide to cleaning your gutters

Home maintenance

10 November 2025

Learn how to effectively clean your gutters at home to protect your property from water damage.

A line of ants climbs on a blue wall
How to pest-proof your home

Home maintenance

10 November 2025

Learn how to pest-proof your home for winter and keep unwelcome critters at bay with our expert tips and advice.