Period Living
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Gin cocktails recipes: 6 easy gin-based ideas ideal for Christmas Eve
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How to make a Christmas wreath: 5 easy ways using natural greenery and foliage
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DIY Christmas decorations: 10 quick ideas for a homemade Christmas
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FREE Sophie Allport apron, teatowel and recipe book when you subscribe to PL
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30 Christmas dinner ideas for a festive feast like no other
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Enjoy traditional Family Christmas past-times with these Victorian parlour games
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Traditional Christmas decor ideas – 17 classic festive looks
These traditional Christmas decor ideas will help you recreate Christmas as it should be done
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to clean a fireplace: expert tips for brick, stone, and more
Want to find out how to clean a fireplace? Keep yours looking fabulous with our essential guide
By Helaine Clare •
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How to clean a chimney: expert tips to keep yours working safely and efficiently
Get savvy about how to clean a chimney. This is what you need to know about this essential job
By Roger Hunt •
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How to clean a wood burning stove in 3 easy steps
Find out how to clean a wood burning stove inside and out with advice from the experts
By Helaine Clare •
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How to save energy at home – 20 ways to reduce energy use and lower bills
Want to know how to save energy at home? Follow these strategies to use less electricity and gas and reduce bills
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Traditional kitchen ideas: 39 designs that are classic and smart in style
Love the timeless appeal of traditional kitchen ideas? These classic and characterful designs will inspire your next interior move
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to install curtain rods – 7 steps to put up a curtain pole yourself
Installing curtain rods doesn't require a professional's help. Whether you're putting up a pole on drywall or plaster.
By Helaine Clare •
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The best types of wooden flooring – hardwood, reclaimed and more
The best types of wooden flooring will be beautiful, hard-wearing and easy to maintain. From solid, to engineered, or even reclaimed wood, there's lots to consider.
By Paula Woods •
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How to restore wood doors – refinish and revive interior doors like a professional
Refinishing wood doors can give them a new lease of life. This is how to clean timber, repair any damage and more to restore internal doors to their original greatness.
By Helaine Clare •
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How to restore a front door – refinish old or weather-beaten hardwood
Front door restoration is key to keep your hardwood entry door looking its finest. Clean up and refinish yours properly.
By Helaine Clare •
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16 wall panelling ideas – modern and trad panel designs for every space
Decorate living rooms, bedrooms and even small spaces with wall panelling ideas and designs that are far from dated.
By Melanie Griffiths •
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22 kitchen wallpaper ideas – modern designs to update your cooking space
These kitchen wallpaper ideas prove a quick, affordable and beautiful design solution to kitchen walls in need of a some style.
By Lucy Searle •
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38 DIY home fixes: quick repairs that everyone should know (and do)
The ultimate list of home fixes and maintenance repairs that you can tackle yourself in a hurry. From carpentry niggles to plumbing emergencies. Tool belt at the ready…
By Helaine Clare •
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14 kitchen layout ideas – design ideas for planning your dream kitchen
Kitchen planning? These clever kitchen layout ideas, including u shaped kitchen ideas, L-shaped layouts, kitchen islands and more, will ensure your kitchen is beautiful and practical.
By Jenny McFarlane •
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How to start a cut flower garden – from the best floral picks to care tips and more
Start a cut flower garden to create your own pretty, seasonal arrangements. Add more color and fragrance inside and out with the best cutting flower choices and all our care tips.
By Leigh Clapp •
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14 vintage bedroom ideas for your country-style boudoir
Be inspired by these vintage bedroom ideas, from classic cottage style to bold Mid-century modern schemes, and everything in between
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Kitchen gardens – 10 steps to start your own vegetable garden and what to grow
Kitchen garden ideas: Top growing tips from the experts. How to start a vegetable garden in raised beds, pots and more – even for beginners.
By Leigh Clapp •
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20 garden fence ideas – cheap, colorful designs to fence off your outdoor space
Garden fence ideas: Fence off your patio, vegetable garden or front yard in style to up privacy and help keep the dog in too.
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Shade gardens – 15 ideas and design tips for a beautiful outdoor space year-round
Shade gardens can feel bright with the right advice. Our design ideas will see yours full of lush foliage, beautiful flowers, even veg and more.
By Leigh Clapp •
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Mediterranean gardens: design ideas and planting tips for a bright display
Drought resistant, low maintenance and gorgeous, Mediterranean gardens are all the rage. These are the beautiful plants and design options that will work in your garden.
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to make raised beds – an easy and budget DIY for growing veg and flowers
Raised beds are a beautiful and practical way to grow vegetables and flowers easily. Learn how to make raised beds with our budget-friendly DIY.
By Melanie Griffiths •
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21 vertical garden ideas – DIY looks using planters, trellis and more for small spaces
Vertical gardening: Make the most of a small garden, balcony or other space using planters, trellis and more for DIY displays that are cheap and easy to create.
By Leigh Clapp •
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Container gardening – 7 steps to grow plants, veg, herbs and more in pots
Container gardening: A beginner's guide to growing plants, vegetables, herbs and more in pots. Ideas for every tiny type of outdoor space.
By Rachel Crow •
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25 summer house ideas: add a garden building you love from the outside in
Be inspired to create a space for relaxing, crafting, working and more with these brilliant summer house ideas
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Spring gardening – 12 tips to get your plot ready for planting and the warmer months
These spring gardening tips and ideas will help revive your outdoor space for the warmer months ahead. From soil restoration, to spring flowers, maintenance and more.
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to clean stone floors – spruce natural stone tiles, plus, why vinegar is a no go
DIY expert Helaine Clare's shares her knowledge on how to clean stone floors step-by-step. Plus, why you shouldn't use vinegar
By Helaine Clare •
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Bathroom design: find out how to create a space you love
Get your bathroom design right first time. All the knowhow and inspiration you need is in our expert guide
By Sarah Warwick •
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Roll top bath ideas
A stunning roll top bath adds drama to a traditional bathroom. Here are ways to get the biggest impact from a statement tub
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Walks near me (you ask)? Here are 11 of the best to help you exercise for 2021
Need some exercise in 2021 and thinking a nice walk will do the trick? There's nothing quite like wrapping up for a crisp winter walk, so we've rounded up the best
By Holly Reaney •
