Latest articles by Rachel Homer
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Teenage boys bedroom ideas – 27 ways to make a space young adults will approve of
Teenage boys bedroom ideas need to be practical and personal during this time of transition
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How to stop condensation in your loft - once and for all
Get rid damp and prevent it from returning
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Colours you should never paint a home office, according to colour experts
Looking for a productive colour for your home office? These are the shade to avoid according to experts
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Home office colour schemes - the best colour combinations for a productive space
Create the ideal working environment with decor that boosts productivity in your home office
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When to prune rosemary - to keep it thriving for your next Sunday roast
Ensure the delish herb thrives each season by knowing when and how to cut back the flavoursome shrub
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How often should a boiler be serviced by law? We explain all...
A boiler service will ensure your central heating system is running safely and efficiently. We tell you how frequently a boiler should be serviced and if it is a legal requirement
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How to keep flies off house plants - 6 ways to protect indoor plants
Protect your gorgeous indoor greenery from annoying pests by knowing how to keep flies off house plants
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Should you deadhead alliums? The controversy that divides gardeners
Grown for their ornamental sphere-shaped blooms, should you deadhead alliums once they've flowered? Our experts tell us yes or no...
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How to grow coriander in pots on a kitchen windowsill or balcony
Grow the herb garden hero on your kitchen windowsill, balcony or patio with this easy guide on how to grow coriander in pots
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How to dry lavender for sachets - Experts reveal the golden rules to follow
How to dry lavender buds and preserve their natural perfume in your home
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How to deadhead roses - the trick to keep your roses blooming
Keep your roses in ever-blooming condition with our guide on how to deadhead them
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Front door ideas – add instant kerb appeal with our 23 decor and colour tips for inviting entranceways
First impressions count, so consider incorporating these bold and stylish front door ideas to your home
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How to clean fake grass - get your artificial grass looking as good as new
Fake grass looking a little faded? Here are the best ways to get in back in ship shape
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Obscure glass types - how to choose the right one for your bathroom
Obscure glass can conceal your bathroom from view, and there's an array of decorative patterns and finishes to choose from
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When to replace a boiler – signs it's time to buy a new one
Is your central heating system working too hard to warm your home?
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Kitchen sink ideas – 20 ways to update this key element of your kitchen design
From rustic, country designs to modern stainless steel, take inspiration from our kitchen sink ideas
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Gone to waste: Britain's first house of rubbish opens its recycled doors (and windows) at Brighton University
Brighton Waste House, a permanent building built almost entirely of rubbish by students at Brighton University, opened to the public this month
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Yellow and grey living room ideas – from subtle hues to bold brights
Wake up your living space with this bright yet liveable colour combination
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Where to pick your own pumpkin for Halloween
Looking for an autumnal trip out to pick your own pumpkin? We've found some fabulous farms with pumpkin patches who are hosting plenty of family Halloween fun
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Is it a house? Is a mobile home? No it's a Micro Vipp Shelter!
This small but perfectly formed mail order micro home is just 55m2 and comes fully furnished with all mod cons for compact living. All you need do is decide where to put it!
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This Cornish holiday home towers above the rest
This 19th century converted engine house called The Stack, has a gorgeous decor full of rustic-luxe style and let's not forget that hot-tub
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Habitat is launching the click and collect service that we've been waiting for
Habitat is the latest brand to join the internet retail revolution by making shopping for hip homeware easy with their own click and collect service.
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Rockett St George is launching its dazzling debut decorating book
The super-sassy online emporium of expressive homeware is about to reveal their first ever coffee table book, Extraordinary Interiors. It's simply gorgeous and we've got you a sneak peek...
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How to cut in paint for perfectly clean lines and corners when painting walls
Finish your painted wall to perfection by cutting in corners and edges correctly
