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Have you got the new issue of Period Living? Out now
Featuring the winners of the Readers' Homes Awards and celebrating all things autumn, the November issue is now on sale. Here's a sneak peek…
By Period Living •
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How to make Christmas decorations
Making your own Christmas decorations will give you a unique look and is a fun festive craft activity. Here we show you how
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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Real homes: baronial-style castle is transformed into a fantasy family home
Will and Sarah Leslie inherited a baronial-style castle in poor repair, and are slowly turning it into a fantasy family home
By Alison Gibb •
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Real home: a cow byre is transformed into a colourful family home
Overflowing with creativity and decorated in a vibrant rainbow of paints, Vanessa Arbuthnott’s country home and garden is the inspirational backdrop for her distinctive textile designs
By Karen Darlow •
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Real garden: a colourful autumn garden
Sweeps of prairie-style planting and vibrant colour combinations make this farmhouse garden an autumnal glory
By Leigh Clapp •
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Real home: an apartment refurbishment celebrates its Libertines' history
Alexandre Liaume’s London apartment came with a colourful past, so he gave it a bright new look to let history shine through
By Heather Dixon •
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How to renovate a house: an expert guide
Planning a home renovation project for the first time – or after a long gap? Follow these practical steps before starting your renovation project to ensure it runs safely, smoothly and to budget
By Lindsey Davis •
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Restoring and cleaning encaustic floor tiles
DIY expert Helaine Clare offers a step-by-step guide to restoring and cleaning encaustic hallway floor tiles in Victorian and Edwardian homes
By Helaine Clare •
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How to patch and repair plaster in an old home
Making alterations to an old house always requires some patching up afterwards. Helaine Clare shows how to remedy a niggling area of damaged plasterwork in eight simple steps. Plus a full list of the tools and equipment you will need for the job
By Helaine Clare •
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12 farmhouse kitchens brimming with character
Full of warmth and charm, farmhouse kitchens are the perfect welcoming hub for a family home. Love this enduring style? Here's how to get the look
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to extend a Victorian house
Do you live in a terraced or semi-detached Victorian house? Want to create more living space? Find out how with this essential guide to extending your home
By Ian Rock •
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How to deal with damp and rot
Problems with damp and rot are a common curse, particularly in older properties, where inadvisable remedial work can make it worse. Here, we look at the causes of damp – and its solutions
By Ian Rock •
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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 clean a woodburning stove
It’s important to give your woodburning 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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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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12 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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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 create a cottage garden
You can achieve a romantic English cottage garden style wherever you live. Find out how with this advice on planning your plot, to old fashioned favourites to include in the planting scheme
By Leigh Clapp •
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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
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Instagram insiders: Lisa Loves Vintage's 7 favourite home buys
Shop – and furnish your home – like an interiors Instagrammer with these top buys from Lisa Loves Vintage
By Real Homes •
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10 traditional Christmas decorating ideas
Deck the halls (and every other room in the house) with our tips and tricks for a traditional Christmas decorating scheme
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to design a garden path: ideas and advice
If you're planning to add paths and walkways to your garden layout, find advice and inspiration for designs and materials
By Leigh Clapp •
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Real home: a thatched Welsh long house extended and updated for modern living
Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Rosemary Pugh renovated a historic cottage and called in the experts to create beautiful country-style interiors
By Natalie Flaum •
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How to clean, repair and repaint old iron railings and gates
Original decorative metalwork needs regular care and attention to prevent it from decaying so spot the signs of wear and tear before it occurs with this practical, step-by-step guide
By Helaine Clare •
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How to choose the best real Christmas tree
Whether you go faux or real, pick the best Christmas tree for your home with our guide
By Mick Lavelle •
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16 ways to make an old home more energy efficient
Make your house warmer and cut down on the cost of energy bills with these effective solutions, from quick and easy ideas to long-term investments
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Grade II-listed Georgian house
To create their first family home, Amy and Philip Matthews revisited their roots and revived a Georgian gem
By Sine Fleet •
