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Best organic mattress: 6 non-toxic picks for a clean night's sleep
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This kitchen gadget loved by the Selling Sunset cast in on major sale
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The best home deals from Nordstrom's anniversary sale
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Wayfair deals: 5 kids desks under $200 (perfect for at-home learning!)
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The best living room rug ideas for any space
Buying Guides
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Best TV 2020: our top 7 budget to premium 8K Ultra HD televisions
Compare our best TV picks from big-named brands – such as Samsung, LG and Sony – in our expert guide
By Jennifer Oksien •
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Best oven 2020: 11 top range cookers and built-in ovens for all budgets
Find the best oven, gas cooker or electric stove so you can bake, grill, steam (and more!) in our expert guide
By Jennifer Oksien •
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Best flower delivery UK: where to order beautiful bouquets to your doorstep
We've rounded up the best flower delivery services in the UK offering contact-free delivery on beautiful blooms and handy extras
By Hebe Hatton •
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Best cot bed mattress 2020: our top 6 baby mattresses for your little one
Take a look at our best cot bed mattress picks for your baby – so they (and you) sleep through the night in comfort – in our expert guide
By Linda Clayton •
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Cheap mattress: shop these mattress deals and mattress sales to save big
Deals In the market for a new mattress? Take a look at these cheap mattress deals, prices start from just £49.99
By Jennifer Oksien •
Advice
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Extension planner: a weekly schedule of works for your extension
Our handy extension planner will give you a week by week overview of all the essential stages involved when building an extension
By Lucy Searle •
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Home insulation: how to improve energy efficiency in your home
Home insulation will help prevent heat loss – and high bills – as well as making your house more sustainable
By Sarah Warwick •
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Swedish Death Cleaning: a beginner's guide
We explain what Swedish Death Cleaning is and how to tackle it in this easy guide. The end of summer is the perfect time to get started
By Anna Cottrell •
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Project managing an extension or renovation yourself – what's involved
If you're project managing an extension or renovation yourself – we can help. There's more responsibility involved, but with our expert advice, you'll come out on top and save money in the process
By Lucy Searle •
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18 budget gardening ideas – dos and don'ts from pro garden landscapers
Update your green space with these easy budget gardening ideas (from professional landscapers) and you won't regret it
By Leigh Clapp •
Completed Projects
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Real garden: enjoy this timeless cottage garden created on a budget
With a limited budget, but lots of hard work, Mary Cox has created the perfect cottage garden to complement her pretty thatched home
By Annette Warren •
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Real home: townhouse makeover transforms old family home
It’s the house she lived in as a teenager, but Danielle Lisle and husband Andy have put their own stamp on this Gateshead townhouse with the most stunning interiors
By Karen Wilson •
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Real home: explore an 18th-century converted coach house
Theresa and Joseph Mankelow have breathed new life into an 18th-century coach house, creating a colourful and classic country-style home and garden
By Janet McMeekin •
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Real homes: tour a Project Runway designer’s DIY-filled apartment and atelier
Veronica Sheaffer’s romantic Chicago apartment is full of vintage finds and handmade touches.
By Ann Loynd Burton •
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Real home: this extended 1970s home has the fun factor
Jo and James Glossop added on to the rear and created a forever home that works for family life and entertaining
By Karen Wilson •
Period Living
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Cottage garden plants – 12 floral must-haves for a cute cottage garden
These 12 cottage garden plants will help bring your outdoor space to life, whether you've gone for a period or modern cottage garden approach
By Leigh Clapp •
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Cottage gardens: create yours with our planning tips and picture perfect ideas
Wondering how to create a cottage garden? Follow our advice on planning this popular, traditional garden style, full of colourful flowers, including everything from the layout to best plants
By Leigh Clapp •
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Shaker kitchens: design tips and 12 ideas to create your classic kitchen
Shaker kitchens never date and look wonderful in both contemporary and traditional homes. Here is how to get your Shaker style kitchen right...
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Cottagecore is 2020's hottest new trend – try these 5 ways to get the look at home
So what exactly is cottagecore? We investigated and found 5 looks that fit this trendy new aesthetic...
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to clean a wood burning stove
DIY expert Helaine Clare provides step-by-step instructions for how to clean a wood burning stove
By Helaine Clare •
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Real garden: enjoy this timeless cottage garden created on a budget
With a limited budget, but lots of hard work, Mary Cox has created the perfect cottage garden to complement her pretty thatched home
By Annette Warren •