How to install a shed to ensure a durable and dry space that looks good, too
Installing a shed can seem like a daunting process – from establishing a solid base to waterproofing and insulation – with the fear that you will end …
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The humble coffee table - every living room has one but do you know how to style one correctly? When looking for coffee table ideas, ideally you're …
View Article9 unexpected household items interior stylists are turning into Christmas...
Planning a new Christmas decor scheme every year can be overwhelming, and the costs can quickly add up. However, at many of the Christmas shows I've …
View ArticleCan heated airers cause damp? Experts explain this common problem and how to...
Drying our clothing is a frustrating challenge that we all face during the winter. A heated airer could be the solution, but can heated airers cause …
View ArticleThis 59p product drastically reduced the condensation on my windows - and you...
I’m constantly battling window condensation in my Victorian home. I’ve written about homes long enough to know that you should always wipe …
View ArticleDo your bedside lamps need to match? Design experts agree on this approach...
If you're updating your bedroom lighting, a key consideration is bedside lamps and whether they should match. It's a question most of us ponder upon …
View ArticleHow often should I descale my Nespresso? Experts say this is the maximum...
For anyone that lives in an area of hard water, you’ll already know the importance of giving your kitchen appliances a descaling - but are you giving …
View ArticleThis Christmassy star-shaped lamp shade from IKEA sold out almost instantly...
As we’re getting ready for the end of October, we’re also becoming increasingly more conscious that it’s just 9 weeks till Christmas. At this point, …
View ArticleHow to get rid of drain flies - 5 ways to ensure that these pests (and their...
Picture this: you go to wash your dirty plates or jump in the shower, and you’re greeted by tiny creatures flitting in and out of the drain. These …
View ArticleI tried this 2-in-1 vacuum to see if it could replace my mop – here's what...
Mopping is far from many people's favourite chore – mine included – so if there's anything out there that can help to simplify the laborious task, …
View ArticleExperts recommend adding chilli powder to your bird feeder this winter -...
Adding chilli powder to your birdfeeder is a sure way to deter common pests like foxes and squirrels from eating your bird food this year. Birds are …
View Article9 small but effective ways to make your home a healthier place for you and...
You’re probably not aware of it, but your home could be damaging your health. Or, at least, it could be failing to make you happier and healthier in …
View ArticleHow to pick an artificial Christmas tree - 4 factors to consider when picking...
With Christmas just around the corner (eek!), it's time to start thinking about the pièce de résistance of our festive decor, i.e. the Christmas …
View ArticleNadiya Hussain's Hometruths - the chores she loves and the first thing she...
The celebrity chef and author lives in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, with her husband and three children In the hot seat Nadiya’s new cookbook, Cook …
View ArticleWater bills could rise a further 40% on average experts warn – here's how you...
Water companies across England and Wales have called for water bills to be raised even higher than Ofwat’s proposed rise of 21% between 2025 and 2030 …
View ArticleThese are the best fruit trees for a small garden, say gardening experts –...
Sprawling orchards might come to mind when we think of fruit trees, but even the tiniest garden can offer fresh pickings for the fruit bowl. To make …
View Article'This barn had a leaking roof and no insulation – we needed help!'
Beatrice and John Lawrence had happy memories of the Norfolk coast from family holidays to the area, so when a barn came up for sale, they fell for …
View ArticleHow to hide a heat pump - 4 ways to conceal your exterior unit without...
Heat pumps are becoming increasingly common, with more and more homeowners choosing this eco-friendly, efficient heating system. But one thing that …
View ArticleShark's new cordless vacuum claims to be their strongest yet – after trying...
The brand new Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean and Empty cordless vacuum cleaner launched in the UK today, and is touted as Shark's most powerful …
View ArticleHow to grow sage for an aromatic evergreen addition to your herb garden
Any wannabe herbalist will, at some point or another, contemplated learning how to grow sage. It is, after all, ideal for sage and onion stuffing, …
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