Home maintenance

Home insurance - tips & advice - home maintenance

• Cracking the problem of subsidence
  How subsidence can affect your property and how to deal with it
• De-clutter your home
  How to get your home in order and re-organised
• Prepare for winter
  How to prepare your property for a cold winter
• Fight the freeze
  What to do to prevent winter damage to your property
• Home emergencies
  How to reduce damage to your home and contents
• Structural problems
  Information on common problems that can affect your property's structure
• The ultimate spring clean
  Useful tips on removing stains and repairing other damage to your home contents
• Summer garden damage
  How to prevent damage and theft in your garden and the insurance available from Direct Line
• How to avoid devaluing your home
  Factors to take into account if you want to sell your house
• Making the most of original features
  Retaining windows and other period features can be a great way to increase the value of your home
• Wired for safety
  How to reduce the risks of electrical faults at home
• Safe and sound
  Dealing with common home emergencies as well as how to prevent them
• Flood and storm advice
  Advice on preparing for floods if your home is in an at-risk area
• Maintaining your second home
  Steps to take to maintain your investment
• Heating your home over winter
  Be one step ahead of the weather and make sure your heating system is ready for the winter months
• Roofing problems
  It’s never too soon to check over your roof for any problems, and try to get them fixed before bad weather sets in
• Party guide
  Simple ideas for keeping your house safe from accidental damage when you throw a party
• House care
  Tips on home maintenance
• Garden with trees
  Things to consider when buying a property with trees in the garden

Other useful information:

• Home improvements
• Buying and selling property
• Home security
• Safety in the home
• Green living