https://renterupgrades.co.uk Renter Upgrades - Latest articles and updates en-gb Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:34:52 GMT https://renterupgrades.co.uk/blog/portable-dishwasher-no-plumbing https://renterupgrades.co.uk/blog/portable-dishwasher-no-plumbing Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:33:08 GMT A portable dishwasher with no plumbing fills by jug and drains to the sink. 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The tools renters need, how cam locks work, and how to take it apart safely. https://renterupgrades.co.uk/blog/smart-home-for-renters-no-drill-setup https://renterupgrades.co.uk/blog/smart-home-for-renters-no-drill-setup Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:44:34 GMT Build a renter-friendly smart home with no drilling and no wiring: what to choose, how to set it up room by room, and how to take it all with you. smart home no-drill renting guide https://renterupgrades.co.uk/blog/plug-in-solar-batteries-uk https://renterupgrades.co.uk/blog/plug-in-solar-batteries-uk Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:31:00 GMT Plug-in solar batteries are not legal in the UK yet: the 27 August 2026 rules cover panels only. 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What they can't do, when the savings are real at 26p/kWh, and what happens in an outage. https://renterupgrades.co.uk/blog/how-to-secure-a-rented-flat-without-drilling https://renterupgrades.co.uk/blog/how-to-secure-a-rented-flat-without-drilling Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:13:56 GMT You can boost the security of a rented flat without touching the walls. 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