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Welsh town tackles fuel poverty and slashes bills by making its own energy
Partner StoriesResidents of Bethesda in Dyffryn Ogwen took control of their energy future to help fund their community
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Homeowners unaware of the growing risk of surface water floods
Property
Millions of home owners have no idea their homes could be flooded - despite being nowhere near water
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Huge changes in rules for renters and landlords from May 1 - full list
Property
More rules will come in two more waves of updates, the Government says
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Some need to save £800 a month to get on property ladder
Property
New data shows over eight in ten families have taken steps to reduce their outgoings to save for a home
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Welsh households with brambles in garden urged to act in November
Property
Brambles can be a real nuisance for gardeners, especially in Wales. If you're someone who has some outdoors, then you need to act quickly, according to a gardening expert
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Abandoned Welsh chapel is beautiful but 'sadness' lies inside
Viral
An explorer recently came across an abandoned Welsh chapel and was left stunned by what he found inside. People were quick to admit how "sad" they thought it was
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Inconsiderate habits costing renters an average £550 a year
Property
Almost two thirds of house-sharers say they’ve been left out of pocket
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Where To Live

HalloweenNorth Wales ranked one of the best places to 'survive a zombie apocalypse'
With a tanking economy, spiralling mortgage rates and political turmoil, the 'research' on the best place to avoid the undead seems almost timely
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South Wales much more polluted than even the worst areas up North
Environment
Residents in more deprived areas and on lower incomes are likely to be breathing the most polluted air
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TikTok star under fire after foul-mouthed rant about 'consonant-hating' Welsh people and sheep
Social Media
Comedy writer Loubobang posted a number of clips while visiting the country
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Mark Drakeford says planning rules and property taxes could solve North Wales house buying crisis
Mark Drakeford
The First Minister promised a package of measures to try and sort the mess out as locals increasingly lose out on homes
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Take a look around the Gwynedd house for sale with a beach for a front garden
Gwynedd
Sun, sea, sand and fresh air is on your doorstep with this gunpowder store turned cottage on the coastline
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Homes, Design and DIY

home design diyThe new 18-inch rule homeowners should know about when mounting a TV
Expert issues guidance for unwitting DIY enthusiasts
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Anyone with a smart doorbell warned they could face £100,000 fine
home design diy
Homeowners with smart doorbells and CCTV may unwittingly be breaking the law
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The three plants Monty Don says you must prune now for 'maximum flowers'
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Gardening expert Monty Don says three plants should be pruned during June to ensure they are in the best condition possible
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Gardeners share 55p trick for anyone struggling to keep weeds at bay
Your Money
'My driveway used to be covered in weeds, I now don’t have any weeds growing up'
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Window expert on how to avoid condensation - even for those with double glazing
Real Life
Even double or triple-glazed fittings can have damp window panes and mouldy or musty smells
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