Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor writing for websites, national newspapers, and magazines. She’s spent most of her journalistic career specialising in homes – long enough to see fridges become smart, decorating fashions embrace both minimalism and maximalism, and interiors that blur the indoor/outdoor link become a must-have. She loves testing the latest home appliances, revealing the trends in furnishings and fittings for every room, and investigating the benefits, costs and practicalities of home improvement. It's no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house revamper. For Realhomes.com, Sarah reviews coffee machines and vacuum cleaners, taking them through their paces at home to give us an honest, real life review and comparison of every model.
Sarah Warwick
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18 window treatment ideas for living rooms, dining rooms and beyond
The best window dressing ideas will add privacy and style to a living, dining room or open plan space. Whether you like curtains, want to go curtainless, dress a bay window and much more.
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How to install carpet – find out how the experts lay it
Installing carpet is an advanced DIY that requires good prep. This is what you need to know when you’re laying carpet yourself.
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How to install vinyl plank flooring – lay it yourself like a pro
Knowing how to install vinyl plank flooring yourself will mimic the look of hardwood for less. Laying luxury vinyl planks is an easy DIY too.
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15 kitchen window treatment ideas – cute, practical ways to dress your windows
The best kitchen window treatments will offer privacy, be splash-resistant and very stylish. Cool curtains, blinds, shades and more can dress windows – over a sink or not – perfectly.
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How to lubricate a garage door – fix a noisy garage door fast
Find out how to lubricate a garage door and put a stop to the noise once and for all.
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How to replace a garage door spring – the cost of this repair and whether to DIY
Replacing garage door springs is a specialist task. Understand the costs, tools and more involved in this repair job before you get started.
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How to repair a garage door – DIY fixes for common garage door problems
You can repair a garage door yourself and fix up those common problems without the big spend. Maintain yours properly for less issues down the line.
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8 main types of door locks – the best for external and internal doors
Get savvy about the types of door locks available for interiors and the entry doors to your home
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How to fix a hole in a door – a step-by-step guide for hollow and solid doors
Find out how to fix a hole in a door yourself and make it look good as new
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How to hang a door – 6 steps to replace a door yourself
A guide on how to hang a door yourself. A step-by-step to replace an internal wooden door with ease.
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How much does it cost to replace a window? Whether you DIY or not
The average cost of replacing windows is important to factor in. Here’s what you can expect to pay to fit casement, single-hung and more window styles.
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How to install a window – 3 steps to fit replacements easily
Find out how to install a window yourself to replace an old, or damaged, pane or windowsill easily.
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Small kitchen design – 10 tips and ideas for a perfect kitchen layout
With these small kitchen design ideas and tips your kitchen layout will be more practical, stylish and spacious feeling.
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How to polish countertops – concrete, granite, quartz and more
Polish concrete countertops, granite, quartz, marble and more to bring their shine back. The best ways to remove scratches and other marks.
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How long does a roof last – and the signs that yours needs replacing
Asking how long does a roof last? We have the inside track of roof life expectancy
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27 kitchen backsplash ideas for a quick colorful update
These kitchen backsplash ideas will introduce color, texture and pattern to your kitchen space in an instant
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A guide to wallpapering windows like a professional for really neat edges
Wallpapering windows is not for the faint-hearted home decorator but it's an achievable DIY with our expert guide.
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How to plaster walls: Everything you need to know beforehand
Want to plaster walls? Make sure to read this comprehensive step-by-step first
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Mounting a TV 101: Everything you need to know ahead of time
Planning on mounting a tv? Start by reading our comprehensive guide first.
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How to hang a mirror with ease – framed, frameless, heavy mirrors and more
Get yours on the wall safely and efficiently with our step-by-step guide on how to hang a mirror with ease, like a professional.
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How to fix a hole in the wall – a DIY for drywall, plaster, concrete and more
How to fix a hole in the wall, step-by-step. An easy task that's cost-effective if you DIY.
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How to paint a shed – outside and in
Discover how to paint a shed and give yours a great new finish this weekend
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How to paint a garage floor and make it look fresh and clean
Find out how to paint a garage floor and make yours spick-and-span once more
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How to take cuttings – and when to take them for the best success rate
Know how to take cuttings to multiply roses, buddleja and more in your garden. Learn when you should take softwood and hardwood cuttings with our easy, expert guide.
