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Craig Phillips’ 8 tips on the best ways to refresh your home with a lick of paint
The former Big Brother winner and DIY expert shares his tried and tested ways to cheaply brighten up your home. By Lisa Salmon One of the...


What are robotic lawnmowers and how do they work?
Max Freeman-Mills breaks down the technology behind robotic lawnmowers. If you’re tired of mowing and trimming your lawn all the time,...


3 of the hottest interior design trends for the coming year
Cue Copenhagen’s design festival to keep your décor a cut above, says Sam Wylie-Harris. If you’re looking for inspiration to immerse...


BBQ season: 9 essentials to help serve up the thrill of the grill
From brilliant BBQs to entertaining necessities, these must-haves will make your soirées sizzle, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Some might say...


Plastic Free July: How to do your bit in the garden
Small changes can make a difference. Want to be part of the solution to plastic pollution? With Plastic Free July upon us, there are easy...


How to get a garden room installed – and what it will cost
Give your garden a golden ticket with some extra living space, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Echoing everything we love about the British...


How can first-time buyers get ahead in the tough property market?
Property and mortgage experts offer their tips to cash-strapped would-be homeowners. The affordability squeeze on potential first-time...


How to add style to your home with juicy sunshine hues
We’re loving lemon, lime and tangy tangerine for the feel-good factor, says Sam Wylie-Harris. If you’re tempted by the idea of saturating...


Hotel chic: How to create and enjoy ‘everyday luxury’ at home
Style up your space for the look of luxe with these expert tips, says Sam Wylie-Harris. No longer just for vacations, if a luxurious...


5 summer home trends you need to know about
From wabi-sabi styling to fun fusion. By Sam Wylie-Harris. With warmer weather reviving our creative energy and putting us in a sunny...


How to create the most beautiful hanging basket for summer
Follow these expert tips for brilliant blooms to brighten your outdoor space, says Sam Wylie-Harris. With summer in full swing and all...


10 ways to introduce a sun-kissed interiors scheme to your home
Bring on summer brights, says Sam Wylie-Harris. When you want to set the scene and lighten the mood with a fusion of colour, sometimes...


10 ways to up your al fresco game
Eating in the open air is one of life’s greatest gifts, says Sam Wylie-Harris. With blue skies and some long-awaited sunshine spurring us...


These are the hottest colour combinations for your home this summer
Clever use of colour can create a coherent space-enhancing scheme and alter the feel of a space. Your home’s colour combinations can...


Alan Titchmarsh: Slugs are never going to be my friends
As he celebrates 60 years in horticulture, the TV gardener talks about cancel culture and botanical bugbears. As he celebrates 60 years...


9 ways to style up your outdoor living space
Warmer days mean a focus on al fresco furnishings, says Sam Wylie-Harris. You’ve only got to step outside to know there’s something in...


5 expert design tips for urban gardeners
Ahead of the RHS’ new Urban Show, Hannah Stephenson seeks some inspiration for town and city dwellers. Living in a town or city may often...


10 ways to kit out your kitchen for a quickie makeover
From tableware to cookware and appliances, these handy helpers will make mealtimes that much more fruitful, says Sam Wylie-Harris. The...


11 ways to work Easter splendour into your home
From decorated tablescapes, to cute chicks and bunnies, these festive homewares will style up your space. By Sam Wylie-Harris. When it...


Spring decor: 10 ways to play up pretty pastels
From soothing shades to spiced sorbet, signal springtime with a pop of soft colour, says Sam Wylie-Harris. If you’re feeling creative and...
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