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5 benefits of houseplants – amazing ways they make you feel good
Beautiful and potent stress busters, the benefits of houseplants are truly impressive. Here are 5 ways they can help energize your day and your wellbeing
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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13 garden ideas for kids: make your outdoor space child-friendly
Follow our garden ideas for kids to create an outdoor space that’s safe, fun and educational for youngsters all summer
By Anna Cottrell •
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Negative interest rates: how they would affect mortgages and finances
With negative interest rates a real possibility, find our what the implications would be for you if you're a mortgage holder – or a first-time buyer
By Anna Cottrell •
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Pumpkin fries: try this roasted pumpkin recipe with a paprika and garlic dip
These pumpkin fries are a seasonal alternative to your usual chips. Serve with a tasty paprika and garlic dip for your new favourite side dish
By Lindsey Davis •
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Bircher muesli – this is the easiest recipe you'll every try
Bircher muesli is having a moment. Perfect for autumn, it's an overnight oats recipe you'll love to power you through the work/school/lockdown week
By Lucy Searle •
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How to get wax out of carpet – a 3-step method for success
If creating a little atmosphere turned into a stressful situation, our guide on how to get wax out of carpet will help lighten up the mood again
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to get rid of gnats – 5 easy tricks you can try now
Clouds of gnats plaguing you? Tackle the nuisance with our advice
By Sarah Warwick •
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Chili con carne: this is the easiest recipe ever – and you can go meat-free, too
This chili con carne recipe is easy and fail-safe – and you can swap out the carne for a veggie mince if it you want a meat-free meal
By Lucy Searle •
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How to clean white walls – 5 tips when wiping won’t work
Previously pristine white walls scuffed or marked? Try these solutions to clean white walls and make them lovely once more
By Sarah Warwick •
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Breakfast tacos: a vegan breakfast hash in quick and filling taco form
These speedy vegan breakfast tacos by BOSH! are just what we need for brunch. Quick easy and totally plant based, they are sure to become a family favourite
By Lindsey Davis •
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Butter tofu curry: this vegan curry is the perfect Friday night treat
This butter tofu curry is the BOSH! meat-free take on one of our favourite Indian dishes. See how to make this indulgent vegan curry in less than 30 minutes
By Lindsey Davis •
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Vegetarian cottage pie: Jamie Oliver's cottage pie is a tasty hotpot
This vegetarian cottage pie by Jamie Oliver is a new take on the classic recipe – but, boy, is it tasty!
By Lucy Searle •
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How to extend a house – an expert guide to planning your extension
Use this expert guide for an A-Z on how to extend a house successfully. From good planning to design know-how and more – get it right from the start
By Sarah Warwick •
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Rosh Hashanah recipes
Celebrate the High Holidays with these family-friendly takes on Rosh Hashanah recipes
By Ann Loynd Burton •
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When to prune hydrangeas – and how to do it right
Find out when to prune hydrangeas and how to do it to get them looking their best with this expert pruning advice
By Rachel Crow •
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How to remove red wine stains – 5 of the best ways to do it
Here's how to remove red wine stains from everything, including home furnishings and (ahem) bed clothes...
By Lucy Searle •
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How to defrost chicken
Learn how to defrost chicken quickly and safely, in three ways
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to get red wine out of carpet – in three ways
Spills happen, and who can blame you for drinking a little red at home given the current climate? Here's how to get red wine out of carpet fast
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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Outdoor kitchen ideas – 11 gorgeous set ups for cooking outside
Be inspired by our outdoor kitchen ideas to start cooking al fresco in your back yard, whenever you want
By Sarah Warwick •
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Garden borders: 25 ideas for perfect planting scheme
Use these garden borders as inspiration to ensure your garden is in full bloom year round
By Matt James •
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29 open plan kitchen ideas – to create the perfect space
Planning your open plan kitchen? Our ultimate guide will take you through all you need know...
By Sarah Warwick •
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Pumpkin pie recipe – this is the easiest, tastiest method ever
This pumpkin pie recipe is super simple and is completely homemade. All you need is a food mixer to do the heavy lifting
By Anna Cottrell •
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Healthy muffins: this recipe is perfect for brekkie on the go
These healthy muffins are ideal if you're back to school, back to work, back to the weekly grind. They're filling, tasty and – more importantly, sugar-free!
By Lucy Searle •
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Scottish breakfast: this stack is a brunch that'll keep you full 'til bedtime
Every now and then we need an indulgent brunch – and this Scottish breakfast is it. Unapologetically protein-packed, you won't eat it every day but you'll LOVE it once in a while
By Lucy Searle •
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Sesame chicken: Jamie Oliver's new roast chicken recipe has a killer side, too
Jamie Oliver's launched his new book 7 Ways and in it there's a sesame chicken recipe to die for – it's perfect for all seasons, too
By Lucy Searle •
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Apple pie: these are the best recipes you'll find online
Nothing welcomes you home like apple pie. These are the tastiest recipes found online
By Ann Loynd Burton •
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How to plant daffodil bulbs – with Alan Titchmarsh's top tips
Here's how to plant daffodil bulbs like a pro, according to our favourite gardening guru, Alan Titchmarsh
By Anna Cottrell •
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Tomato salad: Jamie Oliver's has a simple tasty twist – and it’s great with brunch
Colourful and delicious, Jamie’s tomato salad is the perfect partner to eggs or dishes straight from the barbie
By Sarah Warwick •
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Fish pie: Jamie Oliver's recipe is tasty – and budget friendly
Jamie Oliver's fuss-free family favourite fish pie is the ultimate comfort food
By Niamh Quinn •