If your home has a cellar - as many in towns and cities do - you're probably using it as storage, but it could be much more useful - and valuable - as living space.
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Dig deep
Into the fold
Summer seems a long way off as we battle ice and snow, but start planning now, and you'll be all set for warmer weather when it arrives.
Turn one into two
You might not think so when it's as cold as it is now, but you're lucky if your home has rooms with really high ceilings.
Go up a level
If your home's loft is more valuable to you as living space than storage, there's only one thing for it - a loft conversion.
A bit on the side
These days, it's often better to improve, not move, as extending or converting your home is usually less money, time-consuming and hassle than moving to a new one.
Over to the floor
Follow these tips to get floor tiling right the first time.
The bare necessities
Follow these tips to make sure your varnish stands the test of time.
Tape it up
Save money and feel warmer thanks to weatherstripping insulation tape.
Mind the gap
Making your home more draught-proof is as straightforward as these simple steps:
Feel the warmth
Here's how to DIY your way to feeling warmer.
Prepare for the big freeze
Going away over Christmas and New Year, or any time during winter, can cause problems with your home's plumbing and central-heating system, so take precautions.
DIY gift guide
Forget socks and smellies, make a DIY enthusiast happy with a gift they'll find useful all year round.
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