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9 backyard improvements that'll increase your home value
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Keep pot plants healthy with this water bottle trick from a gardening expert
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15 Amazon buys that'll make spring cleaning so easy
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Selling your home? Tackle this bathroom update first
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How to plan a home addition: Budgeting, hiring a contractor, planning the design, and more
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How one DIYer created a raffia IKEA wardrobe for thousands less than its designer dupe
Buying Guides
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Best soundbar: instantly improve your home theater set-up
The best soundbars for your TV to boost sound quality and enhance your viewing experience, from Samsung, Yamaha, Sony and more
By Caroline Preece •
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Best rowing machine: 8 best buys for the most comprehensive workout at home
These are the best rowing machines for a full-body workout from the comfort of your home.
By Lisa M Maloney •
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Best portable air conditioner: get air cooler at home with our top picks
The best portable air conditioner units for cooling the home this summer, from Black+Decker, electriQ, AEG and more
By Jennifer Oksien •
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Quietest washing machine 2020: best quiet washing machines for noise reduction
If you are looking for the quietest washing machine, have a look at our best buys. See quiet front loaders and top loaders for every budget
By Kaitlin Madden •
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Best coffee maker: 9 of our favorite coffee and espresso makers to fuel your mornings
If you need a morning coffee, then you'll want the best coffee maker on the market...
By Kaitlin Madden •
Advice
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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 •
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10 shade plants – best flowering and evergreen plants for low-light gardens
Shade plants: Best 10 perennial, evergreen shade loving plants that will flower and thrive in low-light conditions.
By Anna Cottrell •
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30 simple garden ideas – easy and speedy upgrades for a stylish outdoor space
Simple garden ideas: Upgrade your outdoor space – big or small – with minimal effort, time and budget but great results
By Anna Cottrell •
Completed Projects
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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 •
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20 traditional living room ideas to inspire an elegant makeover
Let our traditional living room ideas talk you through how to bring some period style into your space – from cottagecore Regency style...
By Hebe Hatton •
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 •
