Homeowners who say that botched insulation under government schemes left them living in mouldy conditions are calling for an investigation into the problem to be widened. One woman has told the BBC ...

When a shelf shudders, it’s never just the shelf. It’s the clink of jars, the edge of a frame catching light, the tiny fear that today might be the day it gives. A DIY expert walked me through why ...

When Richard Hepke and his wife Lisa were door-knocked in 2014 by a company offering free cavity wall insulation as part of a government scheme, it seemed a no-brainer. “This insulation company told ...

Almost all homes fitted with external wall insulation under a flagship scheme need major issues fixing, the government spending watchdog has found. Poor quality installations, inadequate monitoring ...

The scheme aimed to improve home energy efficiency and curb fuel poverty (Joe Giddens/PA) Almost all homes fitted with external wall insulation under a flagship scheme need major issues fixing, the ...

The spending watchdog warned that ‘clear failures’ in the ECO scheme led to poor-quality installations, health and safety risks and suspected fraud. The scheme aimed to improve home energy efficiency ...

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. Insulating your home ...

Living in an older Tampa home comes with unique charm and character, but it often means dealing with outdated insulation that can’t keep up with Florida’s demanding climate. If you’ve noticed your ...