Home maintenance

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What is wear and tear in home insurance?

Home maintenance

10 August 2026

Discover expert tips from Swiftcover on understanding wear and tear, how to prevent it, and what your home insurance covers to keep your home in top condition.

Worker setting up central gas heating boiler

Spotting the most common boiler problems

Home maintenance

8 May 2026

Struggling with a cold shower or heating that just won't turn on, discover the most common boiler problems and all the simple fixes to get your home warm again quickly.

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Understanding subsidence: What every homeowner should know

Home maintenance

19 November 2025

What is subsidence, how to spot it, and what you can do to keep your home safe and sound.

Young man fixing a leak under the bathroom sink

Finding trustworthy repairers for your home

Home maintenance

23 June 2025

Choosing the right tradespeople for your home repairs can be a bit stressful. We have easy tips to help you find the right builder.

An inspector looks at a ceiling that's collapsed with a woman

How to handle a cowboy builder

Home maintenance

29 May 2025

Found yourself in a sticky situation with a cowboy builder? Here’s what to do next.

What's mould, what causes it, and how can you get rid of it?

Home maintenance

4 March 2025

Swiftcover's helpful guide explains what mould is, what causes it in your home, how it can affect your health, and offers practical tips to remove and prevent it.

Glove being used to clear a gutter full of leaves

A step-by-step guide to cleaning your gutters

Home maintenance

3 February 2025

Follow these ten simple steps for cleaner gutters and protect your home against water damage.

Grandson and grandmother in a garden cooking on a BBQ together

Summer home maintenance check list

Home maintenance

16 January 2025

Summer's a time to soak up the sun. But before you take a trip to the beach or relax and enjoy your garden, make sure your home is ready for the warmer months ahead.

12 ways to get your home ready for winter

Home maintenance

5 November 2024

When the weather outside is frightful, here’s how you can stay cosy at home.