Ellen Finch
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Real home: a fun and colourful loft conversion
Lucy and Jack Williamson extended their flat into the loft to create a quirky family home
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Suffering autumn blues? It's official: dressing your home to suit the season improves wellbeing...
A good old switch-up cheers us up in the chillier months – and Real Homes columnist Lisa Dawson has some top tips to help
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This is how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home
Worried about carbon monoxide poisoning from an old boiler or gas fire? Reduce your risk and stay safe with these tips on how to stop the 'silent killer' from striking
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Real home: a chic extended home with an open-plan Shaker-style kitchen
Dani Ellis used her interiors know-how and eye for vintage to turn her extended home into a chic family hangout
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These 5 fall throw blankets will cozy up your home this autumn
Looking for a fall throw blanket? We've got you covered (literally) with these cozy new-season buys from Wayfair
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These chic new Ikea lighting bargains are on our lust list right now
Get yourself the latest Ikea lighting to create a chic room scheme on a budget – and some smart home tech too
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Real home: a stylist's summery seaside home full of vintage pieces
We stepped inside Francine Kay's Brighton home to find out how she created her serene summer scheme
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Real home: a terraced home transformed with a loft and rear extension
Along with a team of architects, Matt Jones transformed his house into a bright and open modern home
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Nightmare neighbours: this is how we feel about them next door
Do you get along with your neighbours or wish they'd just move out? You're not the only one...
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Real Home: a modern renovation transforms an old terraced house
Amy and Gareth Andrew turned their dated first-time buy into a modern, practical space with on-trend touches
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These are the biggest stresses you'll face on moving day
Damaged furniture, scratched walls and late removal vans cause the most sleepless nights
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Younger people lack DIY skills of their elders – but they're top at digital DIY
Fixing internet cables and programming a smart TV might make you more handy than wielding a drill
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Design house: Britain's dream home is a modest three-bed semi
What else is on the wishlist? It does also include a pool and a hot tub... but despite this weekend's heatwave 40% say a garden's not important
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Real home: a cosy family home with a party-ready kitchen-diner and bar
Thanks to their open-plan kitchen and sociable bar room, Pauline and Mick's Kent home is perfect for socialising
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Real home: a first time buyer's Scandi-style house renovation
A love of Scandi style and DIY know-how transformed this unloved property into a quirky but stylish first home
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Ercol celebrates Pride Month with a limited edition love seat – and we love it
Designed by 2LG Studio, this is the colourful furniture collection we never knew we needed
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These are the 5 costly house repairs homeowners should save for
With the average household repair job costing £5,000, make sure you're clued up on what things cost so you can be financially prepared
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16 best stoves: woodburning and multi-fuel
Warm up your home with our pick of the best stoves on the market, whatever the season
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Spending £15,000 on the right improvements could add £200,000 to your home's value
Homeowners added an estimated average of £40,000 to their properties by doing home improvements
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Real home: a dramatically dark Victorian ex-council house is transformed
Jade and Darren transformed a dated Victorian property into a charming first home
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Real home: a Mid-century style family home in London
Sara and Ben restored and extended their Victorian terrace to create the perfect home for their family
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Half of Britons wouldn't buy their home again
Plumbing woes, size issues and troublesome neighbours are putting us off our own houses
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Real home: a modern extension to a bright family home
An innovatively designed double storey extension gave Laura Edwards and Matt Jackson the chance to make a mark on their colourful family home
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9 best pollution-tolerant plants for an urban garden
These pollution-tolerant plants act as a buffer against the environment and are the perfect picks for an outdoor city space