2025/10 Home Maintenance and Renovation Insights

When it comes to home maintenance, the ongoing care and repair of residential structures and fixtures to preserve function, safety, and value. Also known as home repair, it’s what keeps your house from becoming a liability instead of a sanctuary. In October 2025, the focus wasn’t on flashy trends—it was on what actually matters: preventing small problems from turning into expensive disasters. Whether it’s a hairline crack in your foundation or moisture creeping into stored furniture, the posts this month gave real, no-nonsense answers to questions homeowners are asking right now.

One major theme was foundation repair, the process of stabilizing or restoring a home’s structural base to prevent settling, cracking, or collapse. Also known as structural repair, it came up again and again—not because it’s trendy, but because it’s urgent. Posts broke down how to spot a horizontal foundation crack, whether DIY fixes are safe, and what makes a problem "major." You’ll find cost ranges, warning signs, and drainage tips that actually help. Then there’s furniture storage, the practice of protecting household furnishings during moves, renovations, or seasonal changes. Also known as moving storage, it’s something everyone deals with but few do right. The guides here show exactly what materials to use, how to seal out pests, and why plastic wrap alone is a mistake. And if you’re thinking about adding space, loft conversion, the transformation of unused attic space into a livable room. Also known as attic conversion, it’s popular in the UK—but the downsides are just as important as the upside. This month’s posts covered planning hurdles, fire safety rules, and how much you should really budget before breaking ground. Meanwhile, bathroom remodel, the renovation of a bathroom to improve function, appearance, or resale value. Also known as bathroom renovation, was explored through the lens of ROI. Which upgrades actually pay back? Which ones waste money? The answers were simple: better lighting, smart storage, and timeless colors beat marble countertops every time.

What you’ll find below isn’t a list of random articles. It’s a practical toolkit for anyone who owns a home in the UK. From how long to wait before hanging art on new walls, to why wallpaper faded from favor, to which curtain colors make a room feel bigger—every post answers a real question someone asked. No fluff. No hype. Just what works.