Julia Gray

Spend some time, money and effort now to make sure your home is ready for the rigours of winter weather. From leaks to leaves, Julia Gray addresses the most likely issues...

An ugly, dated or barely functioning bathroom or shower room can make home life miserable - so how can you improve yours?

Loft conversions and extensions can add thousands to a property’s value - but smaller changes can also have a big impact on your asking price.

Keeping your woodwork looking wonderful can be time-consuming and tedious - but it’s worth putting the effort in.

Splashing out on a new boiler isn’t high on many of our lists of priorities, but sometimes it has to be done.

A bank holiday can be an ideal time to improve your home and garden. These are just some of the tasks you might want to get on with this long weekend...

It sounds a simple enough task, but choosing a perfect shower can be more confusing than you’d think.

There are many ways of keeping the light out of your home and preserving your privacy, some more stylish than others.

It’s been a soggy summer so far, but warmer, drier days are imminent - ideal for a spot of outdoor DIY.

Want to add value to your home? These are the five improvements that will make it nicer to live in and more attractive to buyers when you come to sell...