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Bathroom design: an expert guide to creating your dream space
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Georgian and Victorian kitchen inspiration: how to design and style yours
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Real garden: take a tour of this award winning garden
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Edwardian house: get to know your period home's beautiful design
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How to prune apple trees: and the right time of year to do it
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Roof insulation: your essential guide to insulating lofts and attic rooms
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Insulation types: from sheep's wool to rigid board, which is right for your home?
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Barn conversion ideas: 7 project to inspire yours
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How to choose traditional windows for period homes
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Real home: a renovated Victorian townhouse
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Traditional radiators: how to find the perfect design for your period home
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Heating: the ultimate guide to central heating, boilers, radiators, stoves, fireplaces and underfloor heating
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Auctions: how to buy everything from art to antiques
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Real home: a classic Georgian manse is given a colourful refresh
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How to design a vintage kitchen
Create a characterful vintage-style kitchen with nostalgic touches, including rustic furniture, retro appliances and floral fabrics. Here's how
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National Trust 125th anniversary: a look back at its history
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20 eco-friendly ways to makeover your period home
Looking for eco-friendly solutions for your home? We've rounded up the best ways to make sure your home is kind to the planet
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Walks near me (you ask)? Here are 12 of the best to help you exercise for 2020
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