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Real garden: a small, hilltop garden is brought to life
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Real home: a medieval French townhouse
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Real garden: a garden of rooms around a Victorian Villa
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Real homes: a period cottage is given a vintage, New England feel
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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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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
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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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Chelsea Flower Show 2019 highlights the importance of sustainable gardening
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Floral wallpapers: 24 ideas to brighten your home
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Real home: a renovated seaside Arts and Crafts home
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Real home: an ancient Dorset farm becomes a romantic dream home
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Real home: a loving restoration of a 19th century rectory
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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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French bedroom ideas: 18 beautifully romantic looks
We've rounded up our fave swoon-worthy French bedroom ideas that capture the elegance of a grand château or Parisian apartment
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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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