Christmas
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How to protect your home: 10 home security precautions
From basic deterrents to advanced home technology and practical tips, we look at the 8 best ways to integrate security into your home's design and every day routine
By Alison Jones •
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6 ways use up your leftover turkey
Avoid the mundane rotation of turkey curry and turkey sandwiches, while preventing food waste, with these ways to use your leftover turkey
By Lindsey Davis •
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Christmas house: a bold and colourful semi-detached house
Roxanne Hudson and Michael Biagioni have banished the beige to create an edgy space that's perfect for festive entertaining
By Beth Murton •
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How much could you be getting paid for your Christmas chores?
All that cooking, cleaning and being sociable is surely worth something...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Christmas house: a renovated Cotswold stone cottage
Christian and Jessica Fleming worked hard to make the Cotswold stone house they inherited their own, creating light, spacious interiors
By Karen Darlow •
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Christmas house: a beautiful church conversion home
Maaike and Onno Goldbach have put their own stamp on this beautifully renovated church building in the Netherlands
By Karen Darlow •
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Christmas house: a renovated derelict farm
Lisa and Richard Swaine dedicated 16 years to renovate a derelict farm, creating a stunning family home
By Suzanne Webster •
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Christmas house: a family-friendly kitchen extension
With its stunning copper-roofed extension, Annie and Oli Doherty’s kitchen-diner is a mix of modern and traditional style, and the perfect family space
By Kathy Hurst •
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Christmas delivery dates: don't miss your chance to shop
Still need to do some last-minute Christmas shopping? Be quick, as a lot of last delivery dates are fast approaching. We've got all of the info...
By Annie Collyer •
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10 of the best bar carts
Did someone say happy hour? A must for anyone who loves entertaining, find the best bar cart for your scheme
By Hebe Hatton •
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A hole in the garden, under floorboards... and other strange places Brits hide Christmas presents
Hiding Christmas presents is a big part of keeping the magic of the day alive, but the lengths some of us will go to are hard to believe
By Emily Shaw •
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21 best Christmas gifts for home lovers
Looking for gift ideas for an interiors obsessive? Our top picks for Christmas are here to help...
By Emily Shaw •
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19 best Christmas gifts for boys (that girls will love, too)
Not sure what boys really want for Christmas? Our gift guide does the thinking, so you don't have to
By Emily Shaw •
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21 best Christmas gift wraps
Do you take pride in the wrapping Christmas presents? Find inspiration with our pick of 2018's best gift wrap...
By Emily Shaw •
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15 tips for an eco-friendly Christmas
From eco-friendly, fair trade gifts (and the best way to wrap them) to sourcing sustainable trees and reducing food waste, find easy tips for reducing your impact on the earth this Christmas
By Emily Shaw •
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20 gorgeous Christmas gifts for girls (that boys will love too)
Looking for gifts that little girls will love? Browse our pick of the best options this Christmas. Spoiler: they're not all pink...
By Emily Shaw •
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19 ethical and eco-friendly Christmas gifts
If you're determined to ensure that this Christmas is your most ethical and environmentally friendly yet (and why wouldn't you?), our gift guide is here to help...
By Emily Shaw •
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'Swimming with sharks' more popular than spending time with in-laws... And other Christmas freak-outs
Surprisingly, what turns Christmas into a nightmare for many of us is not the idea of eating sprouts. We reveal the nation's top 10 festive freak-outs
By Hebe Hatton •
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14 Christmas gift ideas for vintage-lovers
From chintzy floral accessories to traditional toys, fans of Christmas past will be delighted with these pretty, nostalgic gifts
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
