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Win bespoke tiles from Original Style x Period Living worth £1,000
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These 15 traditional fireplace design ideas will inspire your renovation
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Real homes: take a tour around this characterful Cotswold home
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Autumn plants: 18 best plants to add colour to your autumn garden
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Real home: this 18th-century farmhouse has been updated for modern family life
Idyllic childhood memories of days spent outdoors in the countryside brought Melissa Jolly back home to tackle a renovation project that would involve the whole family
By Karen Darlow •
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12 country farmhouse decor ideas – idyllic properties you don't want to miss
Looking for inspiration country farmhouse decor? These gorgeous farmhouses are the best place to start, from their perfect settings to their characterful imperfections
By Emily Shaw •
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14 characterful Cotswold stone homes
From historic thatched cottages, to listed Georgian houses and converted barns, be inspired by the beautiful Cotswold stone homes made from this quintessentially British material
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Real home: extended 18th-century farmhouse in Warwickshire
This historical house has grown and evolved over its 30 years as home to artist Annabel Playfair and her four children
By Charlotte Colville •
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Flower bulbs: how and when to plant bulbs
Plant flower bulbs in pots or borders and have colour and interest in your garden or courtyard year round by following this expert advice, including the best bulbs to choose
By Leigh Clapp •
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Real home: explore this converted coach house with its stunning timber frame
Creating a harmonious home from a disjointed collection of small, dark rooms with no view of the garden, might sound like a challenge too far. Luckily, Barbara Brooks had a clear idea of how to make it work well
By Karen Darlow •
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Organic gardening: how to create a successful organic garden
Organic gardening is both simple and rewarding. Plus, it will benefit wildlife, your own health and reduce your environmental impact too. Here's how to get started...
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to restore garden statues
Garden statues are a beautiful addition to the garden. Find out how to give them a new lease of life with Helaine Clare's step-by-step guide to repairing garden ornaments
By Helaine Clare •
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Kitchen garden: ideas and advice for your fruit and veg plot
Plan your own kitchen garden and find out how to plant and grow fruit and vegetables successfully with our expert advice
By Leigh Clapp •
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Herb garden: planting ideas and advice on how to grow herbs
From how to grow herbs to companion planting and even indoor herb garden ideas, this is how to make the most of these aromatic plants
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to choose the best gravel for your garden
Choosing the right gravel for your garden will make all the difference to a garden path or patio
By Jacob Ingram •
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Mediterranean gardens: design ideas and planting tips
Drought resistant and low maintenance, Mediterranean gardens offer many benefits in the face of climate change. Discover the region's most beautiful plants and design options that will work in your garden
By Leigh Clapp •
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Shade gardens: 10 planting ideas and design tips for success
Discover how to plant a shade garden with lush foliage and beautiful flowers, adding colour and interest year round
By Leigh Clapp •
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Real home: a 17th-century, Grade II-listed manor farmhouse gets an inspiring makeover
Jeannie and Ross Aldridge were determined to find their perfect period house, but never dreamed it would turn out to be the one they’d been living in all along
By Caroline Foster •
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Real garden: explore this cottage garden with its colourful planting
With profuse planting offering a richness of colour and texture, Tessa Sale’s cottage garden in Kent is the culmination of nearly three decades of work
By Leigh Clapp •
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Real garden: explore this colourful, peaceful town garden
Creating a calm and lush garden oasis in the centre of a busy town has been a labour of love for Eithne Hudson over the past 30 years
By Leigh Clapp •
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Energy saving ideas: 18 ways to make an old home more energy efficient
Looking for energy saving ideas? Cut down your energy bills with these simple solutions for old properties
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Real home: step inside this ceramicist's restored Regency townhouse
Avril Leigh opens the door to the pretty Grade II* listed villa she shares with her husband Colin, and a host of ceramics and work by local artists, all on show for a local art trail
By Karen Darlow •
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5 summer house interior ideas to copy this weekend (they work for sheds, too)
Get your garden heatwave ready with these lovely summer house interior ideas...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Planting roses: growing and caring for a rose garden
Use our guide to planting roses to find out how to plan and grow a beautiful rose garden, whatever the size of your plot
By Leigh Clapp •
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Garden fence ideas: 15 stylish designs for your garden
These garden fence ideas are practical and stylish From sturdy panels to traditional trellising, here are our favourite fencing styles
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Real garden: take a tour of this thriving coastal garden
On this sloping plot in the Sussex Weald, open to the elements, Chris and Robin Hutt have created a gently flowing, sinuous garden that expertly melds into the countryside beyond
By Sarah Giles •
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How to create a living wall: ideas and advice for your vertical garden
Aim high with your planting to create a living wall or vertical garden, and make the most of every available space in your garden, from the ground up
By Leigh Clapp •
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5 things to check before replacing windows and doors on period properties
Replacing windows and doors is an investment of both time and money so it’s important to get it right first time
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Wall paneling: beautiful design ideas for every room and home
Discover how decorative wall paneling can add interest to bedrooms, living rooms and all types of spaces
By Kaitlin Madden •
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Home renovation costs: how much does it cost to renovate a house?
Our guide to home renovation costs will help you budget accurately and trim costs as required
By Liz Walker •
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Home renovation: an expert guide
Planning a home renovation project for the first time – or the first time in a while? Follow these practical steps before starting your renovation project to ensure it runs safely, smoothly and on budget
By Lindsey Davis •
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How to design a garden path: ideas and advice
A garden path can be both a functional and an aesthetic addition to your garden. Find out how to design and lay one
By Leigh Clapp •
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When to plant tomatoes: including tips on how and where to plant them
Find out when to plant tomatoes, and growing tips to get a delicious and bountiful homegrown crop
By Rachel Crow •
