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Find out how to strip and repaint original, decorative plaster mouldings
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Are your new replacement windows breaking the law? It pays to check first...
Replacing windows involves more red tape than you think – and you could be forced to change them (again) if you get it wrong
By Anna Cottrell •
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Real home: a colourful, characterful kitchen renovation
Using bold colour and recycled and vintage finds, Dawn Bradford has created a unique and characterful kitchen
By Hazel Dolan •
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How to restore an enamel sink
Knowing how to restore an enamel sink using a selection of natural household solutions could save you money and add period detail to your home. Follow this step-by-step guide by DIY expert Helaine Claire
By Helaine Clare •
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Energy saving ideas: 18 ways to make an old home more energy efficient
Looking for energy saving ideas? Cut down your energy bills with these simple solutions for old properties
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Real home: an updated Swedish boathouse
The Pousette family breathed new life into a boathouse, creating a summer retreat that's a thing of beauty, inside and out
By Sophie Baylis/A Design Features •
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How to repair a Victorian roof
Roofs are more likely to develop faults than any other part of older properties, so understand their traditional construction and follow this advice on how to spot typical defects
By Ian Rock •
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Have you got the new issue of Period Living?
Featuring beautiful homes and gardens, autumn inspiration, expert advice and more, the November issue is now on sale. Here's a sneak peek…
By Period Living •
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Meet the winners of our home and garden of the year awards
A few months ago, Period Living began a search for the most inspiring period properties in Britain. Here are the winners…
By Period Living •
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Real garden: take a tour of this blissful garden sanctuary
With its secluded courtyard garden, soft pastel planting scheme and soothing water features, this town garden in Altrincham offers a peaceful and restorative retreat
By Tony Russell •
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Real home: a Victorian villa's sociable kitchen-diner renovation
Keen cook and interior designer Jo Smith had plenty of ideas for her new kitchen, but her priority was for it to feel welcoming and relaxed for entertaining, as well as practical for family meals
By Alison Gibb •
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Real home: a rustic cottage beautifully restored using traditional methods and materials
Real home: a rustic cottage beautifully restored using traditional methods and materials
By Karen Darlow •
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Real home: explore this immaculately restored Georgian home
The 18th-century home of architectural salvage expert, furniture-maker and designer Patrick William is both an archetype of the Georgian aesthetic, full of period details, and a comfortable family home
By Gregg Cook •
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House renovation: an expert guide
Planning a house 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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House renovation costs: how much does it cost to renovate a house?
Our guide to house renovation costs will help you budget accurately and trim costs as required
By Liz Walker •
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Inspired by Downton Abbey, Silentnight launches the Highclere mattress
Sleep like the lord and/or lady of the manor on one of these new Silentnight mattresses
By Holly Reaney •
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Downton Abbey just listed on Airbnb! Find out how you can stay at Highclere Castle...
Fancy a night living like Lord and Lady Grantham?
By Hebe Hatton •
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Real home: an idyllic – and unusual – writing retreat in the garden
Helen Moore’s favourite room is not actually part of her home, it’s a shepherd’s hut, where whitewashed interiors and pretty vignettes create the perfect writing retreat with views of fields and woodland
By Natalie Flaum •
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Real home: a quirky and colourful Cotswold rectory
Passed down through the generations, this picturesque corner of the Cotswolds is the perfect place for Lucy and David Abel Smith to indulge and share their love of collecting
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Garden maintenance checklist
Use our garden maintenance checklist to keep the outdoor areas and features of your garden in good repair
By Rachel Crow •
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Mediterranean gardens: tips and design ideas
Here's how to create a Mediterranean garden style using drought resistant, low-maintenance plants
By Leigh Clapp •
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Mary Berry's Kenwood collaboration hits the stores... and you'll want it
Mary Berry, Britain's best loved baker (sorry, Paul Hollywood) has launched a brand new collaboration with Kenwood. And it's a classic
By Holly Reaney •
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How to fix guttering
Knowing how to fix guttering and drainpipes is a must: if they are broken and it goes unnoticed, the resulting water damage can cause serious structural problems
By Ian Rock •
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10 new country decorating ideas
These new country decorating ideas will bring timeless charm to a period home by mirroring the natural materials, rustic patinas and mellow hues of rural Britain
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Inside Downton Abbey: the movie's director tells all in our exclusive interview
As the Downton Abbey movie opens, director Michael Engler explains why its characters and stories still appeal… and what it's like working with the inimitable Maggie Smith
By Karen Darlow •
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Homemade candles: how to turn your tins into gorgeous decorations
Create your own homemade candles with these easy to follow steps...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Freestanding kitchens: 14 flexible ideas
Designing a freestanding kitchen? Get inspired by these lovely ideas...
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to lay a gravel path
Laying a gravel path is easy and inexpensive. 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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Autumn garden: 14 best plants to add seasonal colour
An autumn garden is all about enjoying the deep reds, yellows, and oranges, and these are the plants that really pack a colourful autumnal punch
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to clean terracotta floor tiles
Find out how to clean terracotta floor tiles and restore them to their former glory. Follow DIY expert Helaine Clare’s step-by-step guide
By Helaine Clare •
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