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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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FREE Sophie Allport apron, teatowel and recipe book when you subscribe to PL
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How to lighten oak beams
Learn how to lighten oak beams – including the tools and equipment you will need – with step-by-step instructions from DIY expert 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
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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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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
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Botanical wallpapers: 22 fabulous floral, leaf and plant-inspired designs
Our pick of the most beautiful botanical wallpapers, from statement leafy prints to calming delicate trails, will bring the outside in...
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Chelsea Flower Show 2019 highlights the importance of sustainable gardening
Chelsea Flower Show 2019 promotes gardening for a sustainable future
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Floral wallpapers: 24 ideas to brighten your home
Floral wallpapers can give your rooms a wake-up call that's joyfully pretty
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Real home: a Swedish home full of colour and pattern
Fuelled by a passion for pretty Scandi wallpapers and colourful vintage finds, Sarah and Mattias have created a characterful and welcoming family home
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Real home: a renovated seaside Arts and Crafts home
After years of renting holiday properties across the UK, Kathleen and Scott Simpson have finally found the perfect place to make an escape from the city
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Real home: an ancient Dorset farm becomes a romantic dream home
Chantal and Rob Powell have used sympathetic methods and materials to give their ancient Dorset farm a new relevance for the 21st century
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Real home: a loving restoration of a 19th century rectory
When Daphne and Roger Sperring restored this 19th century rectory, they not only reclaimed a piece of history, they created the perfect setting for their life together today
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Greenhouse gardening: how to garden under glass
Find out how to get the most out of your greenhouse gardening and cultivate tropical plants under glass year-round
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15 period home kitchen extensions
Looking for period home kitchen extensions to inspire your project? This selection of light filled extensions designed for period properties will kickstart your project
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How to repair wooden floors
Find out how to repair wooden floors with this expert advice and how-to guide
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How to repair stone floors
Find out how to repair stone floors, with expert advice from Douglas Kent, technical and research director of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
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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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How to buy an old house
When property hunting, it is all too easy to let your heart rule your head. But there are many things to consider before taking the plunge. Make sure you are up to the task ahead with expert advice, and use our essential checklist on buying an old house
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How to create a bee-friendly garden
Create a bee friendly garden and help attract these key pollinators by choosing plants bees love, by using alternatives to chemical pesticides, and much more
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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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Vintage wallpaper ideas: 10 authentic period looks
From Victorian florals to Scandinavian graphics, we have gathered the loveliest vintage wallpaper ideas from all over Europe
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How to display collections in your home
Show off your collection – from china to curiosities, vintage buys and holiday finds – in style with these ideas for display
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12 incredibly grand period homes
Is your dream home a manor house, castle, hall or château? We share a selection of properties with an impressive heritage
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