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FInd out how to clean and restore encaustic floor tiles to their former glory
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Garden centre preferred to shopping online – discover the best garden centres in the UK
Visit your nearest garden centre or nursery this weekend to discover a wealth of plant inspiration, homeware, good food and more. We've rounded up the very best
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Real Homes: artist's Swedish home is a living work of art
Ceramicist and textile designer Charlotta Unger has transformed her home into the perfect canvas to showcase her work
By Sophie Baylis/A Design Features •
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Have you got the new issue of Period Living?
Featuring beautiful homes and gardens, summer inspiration, expert advice and more, the September issue is now on sale. Here's a sneak peek…
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Summer sale! Get 5 issues of Period Living for just £5
Subscribe to Period Living, Britain's best-selling period homes magazine, and save 78% with our fantastic offer
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Freestanding kitchens: 14 flexible ideas
Designing a freestanding kitchen? Have a scroll through these lovely ideas...
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Afternoon tea: 11 of the best places to take tea
Fancy afternoon tea? We've scoured the country to find the very best tea, scones and finger sandwiches and rounded up the best
By Holly Reaney •
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Subsidence: how to deal with structural movement
Subsidence is one of the scariest words that can appear on a survey. Discover the signs and solutions
By Ian Rock •
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How to open up a fireplace
Want to know how to open up a fireplace? If, like many renovators, you've been lucky enough to uncover an original fireplace in the process of working on your home, you'll need our tops tips to reopen it successfully
By Natasha Brinsmead •
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How old is my house?: working out the age of your home
If you are wondering 'how old is my house?' we are here to help you discover its hidden history. Emma Lawrence, head of casework at the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), explains how to work out which era a property belongs to
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Floor insulation: how to insulate floors in old homes
Floor insulation is the best remedy to floors that are draughty, damp or cold to the touch. Find out how to insulate floors without damaging their integrity
By Roger Hunt •
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Kitchens on a budget: 17 ways to design a stylish space
Kitchens on a budget that have a high-end feel and a low-end cost may seem like an impossibility, but our expert guide tells you how to design stylish kitchens cheaply....
By Melanie Griffiths •
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13 Arts & Crafts ideas
Use these Arts & Crafts ideas to create a beautiful interior that celebrates nature and nostalgia with archive prints
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to lime wood: everything you need to get that white wash effect
Want to know how to lime wood? Helaine Clare's simple, step-by-step instructions will help transform old wood furniture and exposed timber surfaces
By Helaine Clare •
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Real home: a former mill keeper’s house is given an elegant update
Belinda and Hamish Alexander’s unusual approach to househunting has served them well. They found a former mill keeper’s home and set about transforming it and filling it with family treasures
By Heather Dixon •
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Save the bees: how to help grow their numbers
Find out how you can do your bit to help bees with Period Living’s Save the Bees campaign – and get busy planting and bee-spotting
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Real home: a tiny thatched cottage full of light and space
Fringed with a heavy thatch and with a walled garden full of country flowers, this peaceful cottage is the perfect place for Sam Pullen-Campbell and her family to spend their free time
By Karen Darlow •
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Tudor home guide: how to maintain a medieval or Tudor house
Medieval and Tudor homes are some of our oldest surviving houses, filled with fascinating details and exuding character. Conservation and heritage expert Lee Bilson explains what features to look for when renovating or maintaining
By Lee Bilson •
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Container gardening for small spaces
Container gardening is a perfect way of injecting more colour and interest into a small garden, balcony or terrace. Garden designer Noel Kingsbury explains how to make creative displays with containers
By Rachel Crow •
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Period Living's Home and Garden of the Year awards 2019 – now closed
The Home and Garden of the Year awards are now closed to entries
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How to paint metal railings: cleaning and repairing railings and gates
Old metal railings and other exterior metalwork needs regular care and attention to prevent decay, so spot the signs of wear and tear and know what action to take with this practical, step-by-step guide
By Helaine Clare •
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Real home: a 17th-century flint-and-brick granary barn is given a new lease of life
Battling storms and high water, Caroline Comber gave her draughty old granary barn by the sea a cosy update that enhances its original features and natural textures
By Natalie Flaum •
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How to lay a gravel path
A smart gravel path will add value to your garden yet is an inexpensive feature to create. DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how to lay out and edge a new gravel path with professional looking results
By Helaine Clare •
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Herb garden: a beginner's guide to planting, growing and harvesting
Whether you have bags of space to grow a herb garden or just some pots on the patio, find out how to cultivate these aromatic plants for use in cooking, or to enjoy their fragrance or blooms
By Leigh Clapp •
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Real garden: a small, hilltop garden is brought to life
Having initially been attracted to this small garden because it was low maintenance, the owners soon found themselves planting in earnest and it is now overflowing with blooms
By Rachel Crow •
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Real home: a medieval French townhouse
Natalie Pède has preserved the rich history of this beautiful home which was unchanged for centuries, whilst filling it with her antique collections which complement the setting perfectly
By Celia Rufey •
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Real home: a pretty farm cottage sees an Arts & Crafts inspired restoration
Built from the ancient stones of a ruined abbey, this pretty farm cottage has been given a new lease of life
By Karen Darlow •
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Real home: be inspired by this idyllic 1950s Irish coastal cottage
After visiting Ireland on a painting holiday, Sue and Mark Gilkey decided to buy a traditional cottage there with an inspiring coastal setting
By Penny Crawford-Collins •
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How to create a cottage garden
Looking for advice on how to create a cottage garden? Plant the traditional garden of dreams with our tips on everything from the layout to best plants
By Leigh Clapp •
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Cottage gardens: 13 design tips for a picture perfect patch
These cottage gardens are bursting with colour, fragrance and decorative interest at every turn
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
