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How to create an en suite bathroom
If you are adding an en suite find out everything you need to know from how much it is likely to cost to lighting, heating and plumbing
By Lindsey Davis •
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Gardening for beginners: 16 easy ways to get green-fingered
First-time gardener? Summer is the perfect time to start. Our tips on gardening for beginners will make you green-fingered in no time, whether you're starting with a window box, a suburban garden or an allotment...
By Anna Cottrell •
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Swedish Death Cleaning: a beginner's guide
We explain what Swedish Death Cleaning is and how to tackle it in this easy guide – why not use the summer holidays to get stuck in?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Baking soda cleaning tips: 25 hacks for using bicarbonate of soda to clean your home
Using baking soda for cleaning is a no-brainer. You've probably got some in your kitchen cupboard. Use our guide to find out how to use it to clean your home naturally and quickly
By Lesley Hannaford Hill •
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How to remove stains
Summer is the time when you really need to know how to remove stains. Barbecues, sports, sweat, drinks and ice creams spilled... all contribute to a busy cleaning season. Find out how to get to work here
By Lesley Hannaford Hill •
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Washing machine not working? 11 reasons why your washing machine is doing a bad job
If your washing machine's not working or does a bad job of your laundry it might not be the fault of the appliance itself. Nope, it might be something you're doing wrong. Find out what... and become a laundry pro
By Lucy Searle •
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Plumbing problems: 10 solutions to common plumbing issues
Tackling plumbing problems? Expert renovator Michael Holmes shares his top tips for installing plumbing and resolving issues
By Michael Holmes •
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Find the best mortgage deal in July 2019
Looking for the best mortgage deal this July? Whether you are a first-time buyer, downsizer, buy-to-let(er) or looking to remortgage, we can help you out with the best rates and advice
By Real Homes •
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Smart assistants: a guide for beginners and the confused
Find out what smart assistants are, what they can do and how to put them to best use with our expert guide
By Gerald Lynch •
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Extension cost calculator: pin down your budget before extending a house
Our free extension cost calculator can help you work out your budget for the likely costs of your house extension
By Real Homes •
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How to wash towels
Looking for tips on how to wash towels? We've got you covered with this easy to follow guide...
By Lucy Searle •
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Best laundry hacks ever: 17 ways to get washing and ironing done faster and better
Looking for laundry hacks to make your wash not just brighter but quicker and easier to do? Don't miss these...
By Lucy Searle •
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How to lay a gravel path
A smart gravel path will add value to your garden yet is an inexpensive feature to create. DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how to lay out and edge a new gravel path with professional looking results
By Helaine Clare •
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Best hallway flooring: a buyer's guide
The best hallway flooring should be handsome, hard-wearing and trouble-free. Find some that ticks all the boxes for your home with our expert help
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to cut the cost of a new bathroom
Looking for easy and affordable ways to cut the cost of a new bathroom? Use our expert advice to achieve a stylish new bathroom on a budget
By Emily Shaw •
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How much does a kitchen extension cost?
Knowing kitchen extension costs in advance will allow you to get the room you want at a price you can afford. These expert tips give you all the information you need to create the perfect family space
By Lucy Searle •
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Cut extension costs: 20 ways to extend a house cheaply
There are ways you can cut extension costs if you want to extend a house cheaply. So why not spend the summer holidays planning how to extend on a budget with this expert advice?
By Michael Holmes •
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What is a smart thermostat and do I need one?
Wondering whether a smart thermostat is worth the investment? We cut through the jargon and let you know whether it will really save you money
By Gerald Lynch •
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How to clean silver
Want to know how to clean silver? Follow our tips to take off the tarnish and have it sparkling again
By Alison Jones •
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How to use Philips Hue with Alexa
Want to know how to use Philips Hue with Alexa? Our step-by-step guide talks you through the process of setting up your smart lighting system
By James Peckham •
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10 ways to Marie Kondo your garden this weekend
Marie Kondo your garden? Yup, her KonMari tidying and decluttering method has become so prolific we're even using it as a verb. Now the holidays are here, here's how to tidy your garden this weekend so that it 'sparks joy'
By Lucy Searle •
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How to make a terrarium
How to make a terrarium? Use this simple guide to bring a bit of the outside in
By Hebe Hatton •
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Using a vacuum cleaner: 19 useful but unusual ways to whizz through the cleaning
If you're not using a vacuum cleaner for more than just running over your floors, you are missing a trick. There are all sorts of weird ways to use a vacuum cleaner that make cleaning and housework just that little bit easier. Use this guide to using a vacuum cleaner to blast through your to do list
By Lucy Searle •
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Herb garden: a beginner's guide to planting, growing and harvesting
Whether you have bags of space to grow a herb garden or just some pots on the patio, find out how to cultivate these aromatic plants for use in cooking, or to enjoy their fragrance or blooms
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to design a boot room
However small your space, here's how to design a boot room, somewhere practical to store coats and boots that takes the pressure off the rest of the house
By Caroline Rodrigues •
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Small house extension ideas: 14 ways to max out your space
Small house extensions can still boost your home's space and value. If you have little room or a tiny budget, here's how to get your extension – however small – to make a big impact
By Michael Holmes •
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Permitted development rights for extensions: build an extension without planning permission in 2019
Permitted development rights for extensions can allow you to transform your home by extending under permitted development – or, without planning permission. Why not find out how in this guide then spend the summer planning?
By Lucy Searle •
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How to choose a vacuum cleaner
Looking to buy a new vacuum cleaner but not sure what to go for? We take you through the pros and cons of uprights and cylinders, bagged and bagless, corded and cordless (and much more) so you can choose the right vacuum cleaner for you
By Lucy Searle •
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Loft conversion ideas and expert tips: 26 ways to extend your space
Use our at-a-glance guide for loft conversion ideas to help you create the extra space you need cost-effectively...
By Laura Crombie •
