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How to clean a wood-burning stove
It’s important to give your wood-burning or solid fuel stove a maintenance check every year to clean it, repair any rust spots, touch up the paintwork and order new parts. Helaine Clare shows the essential things to fix in her eight-step project
By Helaine Clare •
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Essential guide to roof insulation
Improve the energy efficiency of your home by adding roof insulation, whether simply rolling out insulation in the loft space, or installing it in a fully habitable room
By Roger Hunt •
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How to replace broken glass
Breaking a pane of glass in a window or door is a hazard of restoration projects – if it happens, Helaine Clare shows how to replace a small pane safely and without too much trouble
By Helaine Clare •
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Fine art meets fine foods at Fortnum's
Luxury London department store opens its doors to modern art with a new exhibition
By Karen Darlow •
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How to maintain timber windows
As the eyes of a house and a key architectural feature, it’s important to maintain and repair original timber windows. Follow this expert advice to find out how
By Roger Hunt •
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Pick the right size tiles for a small bathroom
Make more of your small bathroom by following our tips on layout, colour and tile sizes
By Rachel Crow •
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How to insulate floors in old homes
Are your floors draughty, damp or cold to the touch? Find out how to insulate them without damaging their integrity
By Roger Hunt •
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How to clean a fireplace
A real fire is a treat but causes wear and tear, so take a weekend to remedy the situation. Helaine Clare shows how in her guide to reviving a fireplace
By Helaine Clare •
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Real home: a painstaking restoration of a listed townhouse
Discover how this Grade II-listed townhouse awash period features was transformed into a cosy home brimming with character
By Karen Darlow •
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How to maintain and repair leaded windows
Original leaded light windows are historically important architectural features, so when they need attention it's essential to repair and care for them correctly
By Douglas Kent •
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Easy ways to design a stylish kitchen on a budget
Want to create a kitchen that has a high-end feel on a small budget? Our expert guide tells you how and even includes bespoke, handmade designs
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to heat your home: from central heating, radiators, stoves, fireplaces to underfloor heating
Updating your heating system to stay warmer while spending less? Want to know which system’s best for a new home? Get the lowdown on central heating, stoves, fireplaces and other alternatives
By Sarah Warwick •
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How old is your house?
Uncovering a home's history is one of the joys of owning it, and working out which era it belongs to will help influence the way you care for and improve it. Emma Lawrence, head of casework at SPAB, explains how to date a property
By Period Living •
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10 window treatment ideas for period homes
Make the most of your windows with these beautiful and practical blinds, shutters and curtains
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Real home: restoring a 1900s house
Following in the footsteps of her renovating family, Maria Bradburn and her husband Wayne have restored this unique Victorian house and its wealth of original features
By Naomi Jones •
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How to choose windows for period homes
From sliding sashes to casement designs, windows are integral to the character of an older property. We look at the replacement styles available
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How much does it cost to renovate a house?
Find out how to budget accurately for your renovation and trim costs at the same time with our guide to estimating for key projects
By Liz Walker •
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16 beautiful botanical wallpaper ideas
From statement leafy prints to calming delicate trails, bring the outside in with our pick of the most beautiful designs inspired by nature's glorious bounty
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to choose an oak frame garden building
For added living space create an outdoor extension to your home in the form of an oak-framed garden building. With different styles and sizes and to suit all budgets, see our selection and expert advice to help you make the perfect choice
By Elizabeth Bailey •
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How to strip and repaint original plaster mouldings
Often smothered with layers of paint build-up, decorative plaster mouldings should be a room’s crowning glory. Discover how to strip them back and refresh them with a new coat of paint or distemper
By Helaine Clare •
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Lewis & Wood's fabric seconds outlet is worth a detour
Shopping for curtain fabrics? This historic Shropshire hall is the perfect backdrop for the latest in destination shopping
By Karen Darlow •
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How to add an oak frame extension
Gain extra living space in your home with the addition of a well-executed oak frame extension – a characterful option for a period property
By Paula Woods •
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11 inspiring extensions for period homes
Looking to extend a period property? We round up the best extensions that add space and value, while being sympathetic to their heritage
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to deal with subsidence and structural movement
Old houses were built to accommodate a certain amount of movement, but problems can result from later structural alterations and subsidence. Discover the signs and solutions
By Ian Rock •
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How to extend an old house
Though desirable and full of character, period homes don't always work for modern lifestyles. Extending them will certainly add more space, but it's important that the design is practical and preserves the property's historic integrity
By Roger Hunt •
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18 kitchen extension design ideas for period homes
Find inspiration with our selection of light filled extensions designed for period properties
By Beth Murton •
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How to use a colour wheel for interior design
Looking to add more colour to your home? We asked Joa Studholme of Farrow & Ball for her tips and tricks
By Jacob Ingram •
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How to buy an old house
There are many things to consider before buying a period property, especially if you are planning to renovate it. Make sure you are up to the task ahead and do your research before taking the plunge
By Roger Hunt •
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Real home transformation: Dan Cruickshank's Georgian restoration
Historian and presenter Dan Cruickshank employed a sensitive approach to the renovation of his Georgian townhouse that respects and preserves its heritage
By Alistair Duncan •
