Lucy Searle
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How to get rid of rats in the house fast – and keep the rodents away once and for all
It's really important to know how to get rid of rats as soon as you discover them in your home, shed or garden – the rodents pose a serious health risk. Follow our advice to find out how
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26 life-saving kitchen cleaning hacks to spruce your space in double-time
These kitchen cleaning hacks promise to make housework easy and super fast. Tackle a grimy sink, small appliances and more in double-time with these tips
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Bathroom cleaning hacks: 15 hot tips for fast, effortless results
These are the latest and greatest bathroom cleaning hacks for beautiful results in double time
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How to convert a barn: 10 steps for a successful barn conversion
Barn conversions take careful planning, flexible budgeting and good design. With our know-how from the experts you can learn how to convert a barn – plus a church and school, too
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How to defrost turkey in time for Christmas Day lunch
Find out how to defrost turkey safely in our mini guide
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Best kitchen worktops – choosing the right material
Find the best kitchen worktops for your space with our expert guide
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Painted floorboards: an easy guide to getting that rustic look
You can make a big impact by simply painting floorboards – for just the cost of a little preparation and a pot or two of paint
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How to cook sausages: in the oven, the healthier way
If you know how to cook sausages in the oven then you have a seriously hearty and fairly healthy meal on the menu. Say hello to the easiest way to cook the ultimate comfort food...
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The Dulux Colour of the Year 2021 – Brave Ground's new palette has been revealed
The Dulux Colour of the Year 2021 has a new palette and it's warming, cocooning, and welcoming... just what we need right now!
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Marie Kondo tidying up: 11 house tidying tips
Fascinated by Marie Kondo tidying up? Her KonMari method has been inspiring people worldwide to reorganise their rooms and 'live a life that sparks joy'. We bring you her basic rules and systems so you know how to declutter, just like Marie Kondo
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Staircase renovation – how to plan, design and cost your stairway
This is our complete guide to staircase renovation. From costing, to design, essential safety specifications and more
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Winter home improvements: 11 jobs to prepare your house for the cold months
Prevent potentially costly damage to your property this winter with these simple home maintenance tasks for your house and garden
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How to build a home cinema room
Find out how to build a personal home cinema, one of the most sought-after additions to a luxury home
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Vegetarian cottage pie: Jamie Oliver's cottage pie is a tasty hotpot
This vegetarian cottage pie by Jamie Oliver is a new take on the classic recipe – but, boy, is it tasty!
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8 beige room ideas – that prove it's beautiful, not boring
Looking for beige room ideas, inspired by Dulux naming Brave Ground as their Colour of the Year 2021? Keep a-scrolling
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5 room ideas that embrace the dark and moody interiors trend
If you've been looking for room ideas, you may have noticed how interiors have been getting darker recently: emerald greens, magenta, navy – even black. Intrigued but unsure how to introduce this trend into your home? Check out our five ideas below
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This beaut bathroom makeover went from drab to fab with cheap tile paint
Got a quick bathroom makeover in mind? Be inspired by this one, which was quick, easy and affordable – and achieved with little more than tile paint...
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Garage conversions: the expert guide to design and planning
Garage conversions create more space and can add value. Find out how to get the best results from your project
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5 beautiful blooms Monty Don grows for autumn colour – you can too
Monty Don's garden is still full of colour thanks to these bright, blowsy blooms – it's not too late to get yours or plan ahead for next year
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5 easy Danish interior design looks you: a) will love, b) want to copy, c) can afford
Danish interior design is sooo easy to live with, simple to copy and is totally affordable to mimic too. These are our fave takes
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11 best ways to clean up vomit
We've all been there: the dog, the baby... an inebriated kidult has been sick in your home – not just in the loo but on a carpet or in a bed. Best ways to clean up vomit stains and smells quickly and effectively? Read on to find out
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How to create a family kitchen
Whatever its size, a family kitchen is the place where everyone gathers. We look at the key ingredients that go into creating a traditional family kitchen
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Extension planner: a weekly schedule of works for your extension
Our handy extension planner will give you a week by week overview of all the essential stages involved when building an extension
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Project managing an extension or renovation yourself – what's involved
If you're project managing an extension or renovation yourself – we can help. There's more responsibility involved, but with our expert advice, you'll come out on top and save money in the process
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