UK Health Security Agency heat-health alerts are becoming a regular part of the British summer, and most homes — old or new — simply aren't built to cope. Do nothing and you're looking at sleepless nights, a spike in your electricity bill from fans and portable AC running round the clock, and — for anyone vulnerable, elderly, or with young children in the house — a genuine health risk. The good news: most of the fixes cost nothing at all. A few cost a little. None of them require ripping your house apart.

At Upcycle Interiors Ltd (UIL), we work on homes across Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester — plus the villages in between, from Charminster and Puddletown to Osmington, Sutton Poyntz and Bridport — and we see the full range, from 1890s cottages to last year's new-build estates. The advice for keeping them cool isn't the same. Here's what works for everyone, and then what's specific to your house's age.

Mould is one of the most common problems we see in homes, especially in bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms and other high-moisture areas. While it can be tempting to simply paint over the problem, lasting results come from using the right products and following the correct preparation process.

So what happened to summer? It seemed to fizzle out around mid July…. It's that time of year when a little maintenance goes a long way, recently we have had a lot of call-outs to repair/fix blocked or broken gutters and downpipes recently.

This is my tried and tested method for repairing areas of peeling paint without resorting to scraping the entire wall!

Are you looking to give your home a fresh new look without breaking the bank? DIY home renovation projects are a great way to upgrade your space and add value to your property. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a novice looking to dip your toes into home improvement, there are plenty of projects you can tackle with just a little bit of time and effort. In this blog post, we'll explore 10 easy DIY renovation projects that anyone can accomplish.

Are you a DIY enthusiast ready to tackle home renovations and refurbishments head-on? Whether you're a seasoned handyman or just starting out, having the right tools can make all the difference in the success of your projects. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the essential tools every handyman should have in their arsenal.

Dancing around a pole really does make the time fly by!

No, not that sort of pole! An extension pole for a roller cage – when painting walls!

If you haven’t used an extension pole when you are roller painting a wall then you’re missing a trick.

Water causes the most damage to buildings! Even above fire!

Most people are interested and surprised to learn this.

That dripping gutter you meant to fix ten years ago – seemed like a minor problem, but left unchecked it can cause a lot of damage to a structure because the slow drip drip drip has been chipping away at the building and causing all sort of unseen damage like rot, decay, paint peeling, etc.