Sarah Warwick
Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor writing for websites, national newspapers, and magazines. She’s spent most of her journalistic career specialising in homes – long enough to see fridges become smart, decorating fashions embrace both minimalism and maximalism, and interiors that blur the indoor/outdoor link become a must-have. She loves testing the latest home appliances, revealing the trends in furnishings and fittings for every room, and investigating the benefits, costs and practicalities of home improvement. It's no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house revamper. For Realhomes.com, Sarah reviews coffee machines and vacuum cleaners, taking them through their paces at home to give us an honest, real life review and comparison of every model.
Sarah Warwick
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A guide to kitchen island sizes – how big should they be?
Getting the right kitchen island size is crucial for a great room design. Here’s what you should know
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Henry vacuum: our 5 best Henry hoovers for your home
Pick up the best Henry vacuum for your home with our top five picks
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12 bathroom remodeling mistakes to avoid when planning your design
Swerve the bathroom remodeling mistakes that’ll ruin your plans with this expert advice.
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How to choose grout color: Tips for picking a practical, complementary hue
Be confident about how to choose grout color to go with your tile. This is what you need to know
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18 window treatment ideas – for living rooms, dining rooms and beyond
The best window dressing ideas will add privacy and style to a living, dining room or open plan space. Whether you like curtains, want to go curtainless, dress a bay window and much more.
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How to install carpet – find out how the experts lay it
Installing carpet is an advanced DIY that requires good prep. This is what you need to know when you’re laying carpet yourself.
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How to install vinyl plank flooring – lay it yourself like a pro
Knowing how to install vinyl plank flooring yourself will mimic the look of hardwood for less. Laying luxury vinyl planks is an easy DIY too.
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15 kitchen window treatment ideas – cute, practical ways to dress your windows
The best kitchen window treatments will offer privacy, be splash-resistant and very stylish. Cool curtains, blinds, shades and more can dress windows – over a sink or not – perfectly.
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How to lubricate a garage door – fix a noisy garage door fast
Find out how to lubricate a garage door and put a stop to the noise once and for all.
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How to replace a garage door spring – the cost of this repair and whether to DIY
Replacing garage door springs is a specialist task. Understand the costs, tools and more involved in this repair job before you get started.
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How to repair a garage door – DIY fixes for common garage door problems
You can repair a garage door yourself and fix up those common problems without the big spend. Maintain yours properly for less issues down the line.
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8 main types of door locks – the best for external and internal doors
Get savvy about the types of door locks available for interiors and the entry doors to your home
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How to fix a hole in a door – a step-by-step guide for hollow and solid doors
Find out how to fix a hole in a door yourself and make it look good as new
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How to hang a door – 6 steps to replace a door yourself
A guide on how to hang a door yourself. A step-by-step to replace an internal wooden door with ease.
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How much does it cost to replace a window? Whether you DIY or not
The average cost of replacing windows is important to factor in. Here’s what you can expect to pay to fit casement, single-hung and more window styles.
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How to install a window – 3 steps to fit replacements easily
Find out how to install a window yourself to replace an old, or damaged, pane or windowsill easily.
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Best Tassimo machine 2021: our top 5 for fuss-free, tasty coffee
A Tassimo machine will make delicious brews but with none of the effort, but which is the best Tassimo machine? Read our guide to find out...
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Nespresso vs Dolce Gusto: what is the difference, and which should you buy?
Our Nespresso vs Dolce Gusto coffee machine guide gives you the lowdown on which is the right buy for your kitchen
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Small kitchen design – 10 tips and ideas for a perfect kitchen layout
With these small kitchen design ideas and tips your kitchen layout will be more practical, stylish and spacious feeling.
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How to polish countertops – concrete, granite, quartz and more
Polish concrete countertops, granite, quartz, marble and more to bring their shine back. The best ways to remove scratches and other marks.
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How long does a roof last – and the signs that yours needs replacing
Asking how long does a roof last? We have the inside track of roof life expectancy
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27 kitchen backsplash ideas for a quick colorful update
These kitchen backsplash ideas will introduce color, texture and pattern to your kitchen space in an instant
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Painting over wallpaper – why it can be a good idea and how to get a pro finish
Painting over wallpaper is a controversial topic in the DIY world but it can be worth it. This is how to get a professional result with tips from the experts.
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A guide to wallpapering windows like a professional for really neat edges
Wallpapering windows is not for the faint-hearted home decorator but it's an achievable DIY with our expert guide.
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