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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: updating a Georgian home
Julia and Kevin Currie's house is part Georgian, part Victorian. Bringing the two halves together to create a harmonious home was the challenge
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Real home: a Copenhagen apartment filled with French vintage finds
A rented period home is the perfect place for Maria Toft to channel her love of Parisian boho
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Traditional flooring ideas
From rich textured carpets to reclaimed timber – we have everything you need for choosing traditional flooring for your old home
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9 wonderful English country gardens
Explore these 9 stunning English country gardens, from the colourful bulb displays around a 16th-century mill house to the natural beauty of a woodland bluebell garden
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Real Homes: award-winning restoration of a 14th-century manor house
When Julie and Mike La Rooy bought a 14th-century house with a connection to Winston Churchill, they didn’t expect to make their own mark on history
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Real Home: renovating a 15th century home
Henry John has devoted several years of his life to carefully rebuilding the secluded 15th century Herefordshire retreat that previously belonged to his father
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How to deal with damp and rot
Problems with damp and rot are a common curse, particularly in older properties, where inadvisable remedial work can make it worse. Here, we look at the causes of damp – and its solutions
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Real garden: an award winning cottage garden
Brimming with frothy blooms, this pretty cottage garden of a Grade II listed stationmaster's house won best garden in the Period Living Awards
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Real garden: a historic spring garden
This tranquil English Heritage listed Arts & Crafts style garden includes a water garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll
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12 Mid-century modern decor ideas
From iconic chairs and vibrant colours to futuristic wallpapers and sleek sideboards, be inspired by our top Mid-century design tips
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Real home: a Grade II listed farmhouse, built in the 17th century
Having upped sticks and moved from London, Sally and Rob Appleyard are embracing the good life in their lovingly restored period farmhouse
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Real home: restoring a Georgian ancestral home
A series of fortunate coincidences and a long-held, romantic dream, led Christopher Vane Percy back to his forgotten Georgian ancestral home
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How to strip and repaint original plaster mouldings
Often smothered with layers of paint build-up, decorative plaster mouldings should be a room’s crowning glory. Discover how to strip and repaint original plaster mouldings to restore them
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Garden birds: what to look out for this summer – and how to encourage them back
Get ready to spot the UK’s summer bird visitors as they return from spending the winter in Africa
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Real garden: 17th century thatched cottage garden
This garden bursts with life, adding to the idyllic scene set around its quintessential thatched cottage
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Real Home: restoring a medieval home
Originally built in the 12th century, this Grade II* listed house in Kent is one of the oldest still standing in the region. The Osbornes have breathed new life into this home through their loving restoration
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Real Home: an idyllic 300 year old farmhouse is transformed
Bringing this beautiful period property back to life has been a labour of love for Tina and Martin Philpott
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Christmas house: a medieval moated manor house
This magnificent medieval moated manor house is home to Caroline Spurrier and a host of fascinating stories
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Real Home: a rare Grade I listed Tudor home gets a beautiful farmhouse kitchen
Alice Acton has refurbished her farmhouse kitchen to make it as classically English as her beautiful Grade I listed home
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Real home: Grade I listed Pugin Hall is restored
Anna Vines and Graham Booth took on a bigger task than they budgeted for when they renovated their historic home, designed by ‘God’s own architect’, Augustus Pugin
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How to choose upholstery
Buying a sofa or an armchair? Find out exactly what you need to know using our expert guide to how to choose upholstery
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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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Real garden: a spring garden with a bluebell woodland
Surrounding a handsome Arts & Crafts house, this spring garden holds a number of surprises, including a walled garden and an ancient bluebell wood
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How to use paint to brighten up your garden
Make your outdoor area as visually inspiring and colourful as indoors by treating furniture and garden buildings with these exterior paint and varnish ideas
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Window treatments for period homes: 20 new ideas
These beautiful and practical window treatment ideas will make a feature of your period windows. We've got everything from blinds and shutters to curtains
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Made by Hand preview: discover the best of British craft
This March, around 100 of the UK’s finest independent designer-makers are returning to Cheltenham for the Made by Hand festival
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Real home: a renovated French home in the grounds of a château
After buying a medieval estate in Burgundy complete with a castle, the Poventud family converted the outbuildings to create the perfect family home and holiday rental
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10 cottage style home ideas: how to create the cottage look
Create a home full of rustic country charm with these timeless cottage design ideas, from adding a must-have range cooker to layering chintzy floral prints
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Traditional front doors: 16 design ideas
A traditional front door can transform the look of your whole home while also providing essential security benefits. From classic Georgian designs to quaint cottage styles, we've got the perfect style inspiration to increase your kerb appeal
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