Lucy Searle
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Year-on-year rise in temperatures brings summertime earlier to our gardens
Summer comes earlier thanks to climate change
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Government proposes to extend permitted development rights beyond May
The rules that govern whether homeowners have to apply for planning permission for extensions to be decided soon and could affect hundreds of thousands
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How to clean wallpaper
Are your rooms looking tired or grubby, purely because the wallpaper is a little dirty? It is possible to clean wallpaper – and do a good job – if you know how
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How to create space and light with glazing
From conservatories to orangeries, glass doors and expansive windows, check out our tips on how to create space and light with glazing
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Real Homes Loves badge helps you find the best products for your home
We review hundreds of home products a year, and now the best of the best are being awarded the Real Homes Loves badge so you can identify them – fast
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Real Homes: the fastest growing homes brand
Real Homes magazine and this website have seen fabulous growth this past year. We love what we do and hope you like it, too. Find out more about joining our community
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Household smells: 41 hacks to get rid of them
Whether you want your house to smell nicer all round, you're fighting a daily battle with a niffy pet bed or there's an suspicious whiff you want to get to the bottom of, our guide to getting rid of nasty smells will give you a fresher home
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10 clever cleaning hacks for kids' rooms
Want to refresh your children's rooms, without having to redecorate? Use these cleaning hacks for kids' rooms for a quick – but noticeable – fix
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11 light filled extension design ideas
Looking for light filled extension design ideas? Make your extension feel larger and brighter with our clever design tricks
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Best ways to get rid of germs in your home
We all know that germs lurk in our kitchens and bathrooms, but they thrive in the most unexpected of places, too. So, to keep your home and family healthy, here are the best ways to get rid of germs in your home
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10 signs you (urgently) need to declutter your home
Is your inner hoarder ruining your home? It might be time to declutter, get rid of all of the junk and transform your home
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How to add an oak frame extension
Gain extra living space in your home with the addition of a well-executed oak frame extension – a characterful option for a period property
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10 reasons why you really should buy a memory foam mattress topper
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How to upcycle furniture for a vintage look
Want to create a vintage-style piece of furniture from a junk shop find? Instagrammer and upcycler Sarah Parmenter shows you how with découpage and gold leaf
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Maisons du Monde's 3D at Home app uses virtual reality to help you define your interior style
Moving, renovating or revamping and can't decide how to decorate and furnish your new rooms? A handy app does all the visualising for you
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What to do if you have a problem with your Black Friday purchase
So you've snagged a Black Friday deal... but what if you have a problem with your purchase – perhaps you regret it or it doesn't arrive? Follow our handy guide to Black Friday returns
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15 incredible kitchen extension design ideas under £200,000
Looking for kitchen extension design ideas under £200,000? Find inspiration with our pick of stunning spaces
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Kärcher FC5 hard floor cleaner review
Kärcher's FC5 hard floor cleaner is hailed as the revolutionary two-in-one way to get floors sparkling clean. How did it fare in our tough review? Find out below
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Kärcher SC3 Easy Fix steam cleaner review
Kärcher's SC3 steam cleaner is their mid-range model. We have it a run for its money on some truly grubby surfaces. How did it stand up to review? Find out below
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Kärcher Window Vac review
Kärcher's Window Vac Anniversary Edition is the latest addition to their window cleaning range. We gave it a rigorous testing – how did it stand up to scrutiny?
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Pearl Lowe launches vintage-style wallpaper collection with Woodchip & Magnolia
Among the delights of London Design Week 2018, Pearl Lowe's collaboration with the wallpaper independent was stand-out for accessible nostalgia
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Exterior home makeover: from dated to contemporary
An external facelift using new windows, fascias and guttering has transformed this dated red-brick home into a property with a stylish, contemporary exterior
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Real home: a cottage annexe creates more space
Cheryl and Ciaran Maher turned a dilapidated cottage in the garden into a contemporary annexe that meets their family’s needs