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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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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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How to renovate a Victorian house
Victorian houses were built to last, and they tend to hold their value well. But what are the best options if you decide to update and transform yours?
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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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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
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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
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How to create an open plan layout in an old home
Knocking down walls to create a more open plan layout is an increasingly popular trend, but it must be handled with sensitivity. Architect Neil McKay explains the main considerations
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Handmade in Britain: support our crafter makers producing great homeware
Handmade items for the home are ones that you will cherish for years to come, so help to support independent makers by buying some handcrafted, artisan homeware
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Real home: centuries old cottage full of vintage finds and timeless, rustic style
When January Grundy swapped a new-build house for a historic cottage she couldn't wait to maximise its character with antique finds and vintage curios
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Inside the factory: Emma Bridgewater tour
Explore how the iconic Emma Bridgewater mugs are made
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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
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How to fix guttering: clean and repair your house gutters
Learn how to fix guttering and drainpipes and keep your home in the best possible structural shape
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8 reasons why we love Victorian houses
Victorian houses have some of our favourite features, from stunning high ceilings to elegant, charming fireplaces. Here, we take a look at just some of the reasons we love them
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Chelsea Flower Show to go online
Gardening fans celebrate: the first ever virtual RHS Chelsea Flower Show will take place this month
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Real garden: an enchanting bluebell wood garden
This beautiful garden has been created to meld into the ancient bluebell wood that surrounds the characterful cottage
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10 signs you're an afternoon tea connoisseur
Afternoon tea, that very British favourite, gives rise to all sorts of tricky decisions
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Real home: explore a quirky thatched cottage brimming with vintage finds
With a passion for the past, the Hadleighs became the custodians of a picturesque 17th-century cottage which they have lovingly restored
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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
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Could your home win you a prize worth more than £1,000?
Enter Period Living's Home and Garden of the Year Awards for your chance to win. Here's how...
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Real garden: take a tour of this award winning garden
Two classical musicians have used their creative talents to turn a neglected plot into a pretty cottage garden full of colour, which won the Period Living Best Garden Award 2019
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Edwardian house: get to know your period home's beautiful design
Edwardian houses were a breath of fresh air compared to their Victorian predecessors, making them popular homes today. Discover key design elements and solve maintenance issues with expert advice
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Victorian houses: get to know your period home's design
Victorian houses are a ubiquitous sight across UK towns and cities. Discover design influences, identify key architectural details, and solve maintenance issues with our expert guide
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Real home: this 1700s former laundry and dairy has had an award-winning transformation
Former winner of Period Living's home of the Year award, this beautiful family home was once a neglected outbuilding
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Patio doors: 10 room-brightening designs for period homes
Adding patio doors can totally transform your home and lifestyle, allowing you to enjoy more natural light in rooms, make the most of the garden and even extend your living space
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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
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How to create vintage paint effects
Want to know how to create vintage paint effects? From distressing to gilding, check out these paint effects to transform your old furniture in a few simple steps...
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Real home: a Victorian country cottage with simple Scandi-style interiors
This pretty stone-built country cottage proved the perfect sanctuary from busy city living, and was the ideal place for Jessica and Jason Williams to enjoy a slower pace of life
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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
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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
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