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9 backyard improvements that'll increase your home value
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Alert! Overstock's Spring Black Friday Blowout Sale has landed
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22 Mother's Day gifts to shower Mom with this year
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Best water bottles: 6 eco-friendly ideas to keep you hydrated
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Housing market forecast: home values show early signs of having peaked
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Patio furniture sales: The best deals for your backyard
Buying Guides
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Best cordless vacuum: the 9 best buys to try according to our team
The key to the best cordless vacuum cleaners is that they are easy to use, long-lasting, and offer multi-tasking cleaning — here are our top 9
By Jaclyn Turner •
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Best gas BBQ 2021: our top 10 from Weber, Char-Broil, Outback and Argos
Find the best gas BBQ for summer 2021, including family-sized grills and portable gas BBQs for road trips and camping
By Millie Fender •
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Best lawn mower 2021: 9 top electric, robot, cordless and petrol models
See the best lawn mower options to cut time, effort – and the grass of course... Choose from different types for every budget with our reviews
By Lindsey Davis •
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Best espresso machines: 6 top options that are a means to a (delicious) blend
Start your day on the right foot with one of the best espresso machines
By Kelsey Mulvey •
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5 best garden parasols 2021: throw some super shade
The best garden parasols for cutting out the glare; our pick of the best parasols for garden shade, from the best cantilever parasol to stylish patio umbrellas
By Cynthia Lawrence •
Advice
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16 garden paving ideas – how to create the perfect patio space in your backyard
Garden paving ideas: Use our design tips and advice to create the perfect paved patio or courtyard space in your backyard.
By Lucy Searle •
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South-facing gardens – the best plants and layouts to make your space work
South-facing gardens are very desirable. These are the pros and cons plus, the best planting schemes and layout advice.
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to level a garden – easiest ways to fix an uneven lawn or sloped landscape
Landscaping your plot? Find out how to level a garden and lawn – by hand or not – to make more of your space.
By Sarah Warwick •
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Garden plant ideas – 10 easy steps to know what plants to put in your garden
Garden plant ideas: Identify soil types, garden aspects and more in our guide to know which plants to put in your garden.
By Rachel Crow •
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Shade gardens – 15 ideas and design tips for a beautiful outdoor space year-round
Shade gardens can feel bright with the right advice. Our design ideas will see yours full of lush foliage, beautiful flowers, even veg and more.
By Leigh Clapp •
Completed Projects
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This dark and dramatic house just oozes original charm
The color choices for this gorgeous Victorian home may seem bold, but just take a tour and you'll be reaching for the deep teal paint too...
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji •
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This formerly cramped bathroom is now a gorgeous, houseplant filled space to relax in
After 20 years struggling with a small space, Barbara Davidson new room is large enough for her to create a lavish look
By Ellen Finch •
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This pretty pink kitchen proves that pastels can work with industrial style
A large extension and unexpected pop of pastels have transformed Lucy Kirwan's kitchen into a fun space for family and friends to gather in
By Ellen Finch •
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This cozy barn conversion combines dramatic dark colors with rustic touches
Bringing the rustic country features back into their converted barn was a priority for first-time buyers Calista and Tom
By Karen Wilson •
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This luxurious loft en suite is the perfect escape and filled with inspiring ideas
When Charlie Gooch got the go-ahead to extend the loft in her family’s period home, she was determined that the large en suite would be full of character and colour
By Stephanie Smith •
Period Living
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Mediterranean gardens: design ideas and planting tips for a bright display
Drought resistant, low maintenance and gorgeous, Mediterranean gardens are all the rage. These are the beautiful plants and design options that will work in your garden.
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to make raised beds – an easy and budget DIY for growing veg and flowers
Raised beds are a beautiful and practical way to grow vegetables and flowers easily. Learn how to make raised beds with our budget-friendly DIY.
By Melanie Griffiths •
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21 vertical garden ideas – DIY looks using planters, trellis and more for small spaces
Vertical gardening: Make the most of a small garden, balcony or other space using planters, trellis and more for DIY displays that are cheap and easy to create.
By Leigh Clapp •
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Container gardening – 7 steps to grow plants, veg, herbs and more in pots
Container gardening: A beginner's guide to growing plants, vegetables, herbs and more in pots. Ideas for every tiny type of outdoor space.
By Rachel Crow •
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25 summer house ideas: add a garden building you love from the outside in
Be inspired to create a space for relaxing, crafting, working and more with these brilliant summer house ideas
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Spring gardening – 12 tips to get your plot ready for planting and the warmer months
These spring gardening tips and ideas will help revive your outdoor space for the warmer months ahead. From soil restoration, to spring flowers, maintenance and more.
By Melanie Griffiths •
