Home tips and FAQs

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Six simple ways to save water

Heating and energy

5 December 2025

From taking short showers to washing full loads of clothes, learn how to conserve water in your home and reduce your water bills with our top six water saving ideas.

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GDPR: what are your data privacy rights?

Inspiration and lifestyle

5 December 2025

Discover how to understand and make use of your new data privacy rights under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Contents insurance calculator

Home insurance policies

5 December 2025

Calculate the value of your contents so you know the amount of household goods cover you need when getting a home insurance quote.

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How to deal with knot-weed

Home maintenance

5 December 2025

Discover how to identify, control, and eradicate Japanese knot-weed to protect your property from this invasive plant.

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How to turn your shed into a garden hideaway

Inspiration and lifestyle

27 November 2025

Learn how to transform your garden shed into a multipurpose extra room and ensure it's properly insured.

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First-time buyer financial checklist

Home buying and selling

26 November 2025

Discover the essential expenses of buying a property, from admin fees to stamp duty and insurance. Ensure you're fully prepared for the financial implications of purchasing a home.

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How to make a video claim

Home insurance policies

25 November 2025

Discover how you can make a home insurance claims using video technology, saving you time and hassle.

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The complete guide to personal possessions cover

Home insurance policies

25 November 2025

Your contents insurance will keep your valuables safe in the home, but what cover do you need while you’re on the move?

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What is subsidence and how can you spot it?

Home maintenance

19 November 2025

Discover everything you need to know about subsidence, including its signs, causes, risks, treatment, prevention, and fixing solutions.