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Store away your garden clutter - how to choose the best garden shed
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Learn how to lighten oak beams with expert step-by-step instructions
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Want a cost-effective way to extend your home? A garden room could be the answer...
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Wondering how to make the most of a small garden? Be inspired by this one
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Inject some personality into your garden with these alternative planter ideas...
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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 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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Have you got the new issue of Period Living?
Featuring beautiful homes and gardens, summer inspiration, expert advice and more, the August issue is now on sale. Here's a sneak peek…
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How to create a cottage garden
Find out how to create a cottage garden with this advice, from planning your plot to old fashioned favourites to include in the planting scheme
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 •
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Real home: converting two farm cottages into a country home
With an eye for a bargain, a practical mindset and lots of help from friends and family, Jenny and Mel Dunmow turned a pair of farm cottages into a stunning home
By Karen Darlow •
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How to paint metal garden furniture
DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how to paint metal garden furniture over a weekend
By Helaine Clare •
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Gardens to visit: 10 best British gardens
Looking for beautiful gardens to visit? Make the most of the summer weather and check out these most stunning of British gardens
By Holly Reaney •
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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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Real home: a Cotswold barn conversion with beautiful vintage-style interiors
Filled with French antiques and fleamarket finds, this converted barn in the heart of the Cotswolds is a vintage-lovers dream
By Ann Broad •
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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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Real garden: a garden of rooms around a Victorian Villa
Once overgrown and reclaimed by nature, this beautiful garden is now a mix of formal and informal planting
By Leigh Clapp •
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Real homes: a period cottage is given a vintage, New England feel
After buying a period cottage as a ‘stopgap’ home, Abi Campbell then fell head over heels in love with it
By Heather Dixon •
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Afternoon tea: 10 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 that even the most discerning fan will love
By Holly Reaney •
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How to create a family kitchen
Whatever its size, a family kitchen is the place where everyone gathers. We look at the key ingredients that go into creating a traditional family kitchen
By Lucy Searle •
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How to design a traditional kitchen
Discover how to design a traditional kitchen for a period property with our traditional-style kitchen design ideas and advice on everything from how much it costs and getting the layout right, to updating existing cabinets
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Heating: central heating, radiators, stoves, fireplaces and underfloor heating
Get the lowdown on heating your home using central heating, stoves, fireplaces and other alternatives. It could keep you warmer and allow you to spend less
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to strip paint from wood
Learn how to strip paint from wood – in this case, a door – in order to reveal the wood's natural beauty below with step-by-step instructions from DIY expert Helaine Clare
By Helaine Clare •
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How to restore old wooden furniture: clean, repair and refinish
If you're looking to restore old wooden furniture and allow the patina of the timber to shine out again, you'll need these step-by-step instructions from DIY expert Helaine Clare
By Helaine Clare •
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Expert guide to plaster in old homes
Understanding and maintaining plaster in old homes is an important aspect of caring for a period property. Discover how to identify which type you have, how to go about repairing, and what it costs
By Roger Hunt •
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How to reopen a hidden fireplace
Want to know how to reopen a hidden 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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Kitchens on a budget: 16 ways to design a stylish space
Kitchens on a budget that have a high-end feel at a low cost are hard to achieve. Our expert guide tells you how to design stylish kitchens cheaply, and even includes bespoke, handmade designs
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Real home: a stone-built Georgian cottage is transformed into the perfect family home
An idyllic country home on Edinburgh’s doorstep has been transformed to accommodate Kerry Bell and her family, and her craft workshops
By Alison Gibb •
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Inside the factory: Emma Bridgewater tour
Come visit the factory! Explore how the iconic Emma Bridgewater mugs are made
By Holly Reaney •
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Plaster repair: how to fix cracks, bulges, loose plaster and damp
Plaster repairs are an occasional requirement if you own an old home. These old plastered walls bring so much character to a period home, but to keep them in good condition it’s essential to be on the look out for early signs of damage
By Roger Hunt •
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Traditional garden rooms: 20 pretty design ideas
These stunning traditional garden rooms, from a lakeside summerhouse to a botanical-themed potting shed, make perfect spaces for work or play
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
