Latest articles by Linda Clayton
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After a fire devastated their home, these homeowner created the kitchen of their dreamsThe couple reframed their misfortune as an opportunity
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I limewashed my walls for the first time, and now I'm hooked – here’s 5 things I learnt from the processIt wasn’t as easy as regular painting, but I’m absolutely smitten
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I fell for the built-in dog bath trend – after living with it for a couple of years this is what I wish I'd known before adding one to my utility roomSocial media sold me a dream, my dog did not play ball!
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Grout and sealant give me the 'ick' – 4 ways I’ve avoided using them in my bathroom to minimise the appearance of mould and mildewBlack mould hates me, and the feeling is mutual
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I've finally found the perfect storage hack for my vacuum cleaner – this hidden cupboard means you'd never know it was thereTired of tripping over your cordless vac? You need skinny secret storage like mine
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Would I choose a range cooker again? My honest review after five yearsHere’s what half a decade of cooking, cleaning and running a range cooker has taught me
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I tried living with a wet room – here’s the truth about what this style of bathroom is actually like to live with long-termGorgeous on Pinterest, tricksy in real life
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Four kitchens later, I've finally found the perfect kitchen storage hack for pan lids, and it's been a game-changerI finally nailed the one thing that used to drive me mad, and found a few more genius fixes along the way…
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What four kitchens taught me about getting the lighting right, at long lastIn my experience, lighting is the difference between dinner-party chic and dental surgery bleak
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My freestanding bath looked amazing, but I’ve gone back to a built-in – this is why I'd never go backIn my opinion, freestanding baths are best left in boutique hotels
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Best bedroom colour combinations – 8 fool-proof pairings that will create a calming retreatMeet the restful colour duos that are guaranteed to inspire sweet dreams
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Is the Solo Stove Bonfire firepit really smokeless? I put the claims to the testI tested the Solo Stove Bonfire smokeless firepit two years ago, and it's still delivering on its smokeless promises
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These 5 things are making your small bathroom look cheap, according to experts - but the fixes are simpleThese common culprits are dragging your bathroom down
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I asked professional chefs what cooking tools you would never find in their kitchen – these 6 things kept coming upPro chefs are pretty ruthless about their kitchen kit at home. Here’s what they’re culling from their cooking armoury, and using instead
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12 common family living room mistakes that experts warn against – this is what to do instead to create a cosy, stylish and practical family living spaceThese are the errors you should avoid at all costs for an elevated yet practical family living room for the the whole fam to enjoy
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Designers all agree that these 7 kitchen features are always eyesoresFrom sad tea towels to clunky kettles – designers share the kitchen eyesores they can’t unsee and reveal what to do instead
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7 savvy buys for organising a small shower - banish clutter in a compact spaceDon't suffer clutter, get your small shower organised
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Box room ideas – 13 ways to maximise the limited space and make the most of every inchThis is how to best use the available but limited space of a box room and elevate its look
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6 colours that will transform a dark kitchen with no natural light and make low-light cooking spaces feel welcomingTurn the fortunes of a light-starved kitchen around with these expert-approved shades
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7 clever hacks to make kitchen cabinets look expensive – and fake the stealth wealth lookChampagne tastes, lemonade budget? These clever hacks will help you fake it ‘til you make it!
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10 bathroom window dressing ideas to add style and privacy to a wash spaceMaster the art of dressing your bathroom windows to impress
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I tested the budget-friendly Greenworks pressure washer – it quickly transformed my patio, fence and carThe Greenworks G40 really had its work cut out as I prepped the garden for summer
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7 warning signs that your wooden deck might be ready for a full rebuildRotten, rusted, and bouncy in a bad way?
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7 things I wish I knew before adding a fire pit to my gardenFirepit fun isn’t all melted marshmallows and toasty toes
