Features Archive | May 2026

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May 19th
- My dog chewed my skirting boards — this is exactly how I fixed them for £5 in under 30 minutes, and you'd never know
- 6 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 garden trends that are actually achievable at home – and work in small gardens, too
- 5 garden items you should never splurge on – this is where to strategically spend your money for a beautiful garden on a budget
- I lost £13k to a scam builder – this is what I wish I'd done differently when finding a tradesperson for my side extension
- 'It makes a fantastic visual statement' – this bedroom loft conversion used a clever layout and unusual wall finish to create the ultimate sleep retreat
- What renovating together really does to a relationship – somewhere in the middle of all of it we’ve built something that isn’t on any floor plan
- 5 things that people with a dust-free home always do – game-changing tools and techniques to help you spend less time cleaning
May 18th
- 5 things every boho-style living room needs – the secret ingredients that will curate the perfect relaxed lounge
- 5 things that people with a tidy fridge always have – fuss-free additions that will banish mess and make your food last longer
- My home’s kerb appeal needs a boost — so I’ve stacked up these 6 easy DIY tasks to do in a weekend
- 8 gorgeous plants that will have butterflies flocking to your garden – the small shrubs, statement trees and flowers they adore
- Cottagecore vs real cottage living – what it’s actually like to live in a country cottage
- 3 interior designers reveal the 7 things all stylish balconies have in common – ‘Even small balconies can feel elevated with the right styling’
May 17th
- Where to buy seeds online – these 5 retailers have given me the best results in the garden
May 16th
- 5 genius ways to use orange peel in your garden for natural pest control and healthier plants – these expert-approved tricks are too useful to ignore
- This stunning house went from bland and dated to a modern masterpiece, finished with burnt-larch cladding
May 15th
- This cosy Norfolk home celebrates the romance of 'slow living' and the ebb and flow of seasonal country life
- These are the 3 front door colours experts say are going out of style in 2026 – and the ones taking their place
- Fragrance is the secret ingredient in all feel-good homes – this is how the experts use scent to lift the mood and make a space smell incredible
- 4 ways I’m turning my wedding memorabilia into home decor
- My flaky front door was letting the whole house down – these are the 5 steps I took to smarten it up with a pop of colour
May 14th
- I didn’t understand the hype around air purifiers until I discovered these 5 unexpected perks – now I wouldn’t live without one
- This Cornish cottage is a masterclass in pattern layering and coastal calm
- I’ve taken on two kitchen renovations and am left with one big question – was it really worth it in the end?
May 13th
- This charming renovation has reimagined the classic Cotswolds country aesthetic in a beautiful colour palette inspired by the landscape
- How to clean garden furniture so it looks brand-new – the best ways to tackle wooden, metal, plastic and rattan sets
- Painting uPVC – how I transformed the feeling of every room in my house, and all it took was a £25 tin of paint
- We’re 4 weeks into our loft conversion – these are the lessons I've learnt so far
- Sorry, fence toppers – this fast-growing shrub does a much better (and prettier) job of screening my garden and giving me plenty of privacy
May 12th
- 7 easy ways I’m reusing broken crockery and pots in my garden this summer – those chipped ceramics can come in very handy outdoors
- I think we should all be prepared for tough times ahead – am I being a scaremonger, or just resilient?
- ‘Slow vacuuming’ is the only way I’m vacuuming my home this May – and experts explain why you should be doing it too
May 11th
- How to plan the perfect light-filled home – 3 experts share the tricks of the trade to create a home that's light, bright and welcoming
- 5 things that people with tidy kitchen worktops always have – space-savvy ways to prevent clutter and bring order back to your cooking space
- I asked 3 colour experts and they all recommend this paint trick to make a small room look bigger and more open – it’s so simple!
- I clad part of my house to boost its kerb appeal on a budget — it’s unrecognisable now
- This petite kitchen has been given a bright and uplifting refresh with plenty of vintage charm and character
- How to host outdoors when it’s raining – 5 ways to entertain guests, whatever the weather
May 10th
- Elegant and effortless – a new layout and clever zoning have transformed this urban garden
- The 10-minute fixes I’ve adopted to prevent energy wastage – and now I can save up to £207 a year on my energy bills
- Spa gardens are trending in 2026 – this is how to turn your outdoor space into your own day spa, no matter the size
- This is the direction to sleep in if you want 'deeper rest' – experts advise if your head should face north, south, east, or west
May 9th
- Sorry, green – these are the 3 garden furniture colours replacing the popular shade this summer
- These destructive plants may look pretty – but I'd never grow them in my garden (and I'm a gardens editor)
- The Cotswold outdoor kitchen trend is the chicest way to dine alfresco this summer – here's how to get the look in your own garden
- 4 of the best climbing plants for a front garden – plant these climbers in May for showstopping displays that'll wow the neighbours
May 8th
- How I used the stacks of magazines I've been collecting for 30 years to create the coffee table of my dreams
- I gave my tired cloakroom a DIY makeover — here’s how I transformed the space in 3 days and for just £150
- 6 surprising ways solar panels can change how you use energy at home
May 7th
- After a fire devastated their home, these homeowner created the kitchen of their dreams
- I'm a café curtain-obsessed editor who is done with DIY – these are the 3 best places I've found to shop them ready-made on the high street
- Solar now or later? How to decide the right time to install panels
- Renter-friendly IKEA products that everyone should know about – the famous five edition
May 6th
- This is how to do a black kitchen in style – the fearless monochrome look is both sophisticated and timeless
- 5 things I always forget about my garden every single spring – from mistaking seedlings for weeds and never ever buying enough compost
May 5th
- 6 ways a heat pump can change how your home feels – not just how it’s heated
- The floor that nearly finished us – it might be the most labour-intensive renovating decision we’ve ever made but we'd do it all again
- Are heat pumps noisy, bulky or hard to live with? The myths homeowners should ignore
- Sorry, regular dusters, this is the only tool I’m using to dust my house this hay fever season – and it’s cleaning expert-approved, too
May 4th
- Garden items you can no longer recycle when decluttering a shed due to new bin rules in England – and what to do with them instead
- I've always skipped this dishwasher setting, but it turns out it could have been saving me money (and no, it’s not the Eco mode)
- My DIY patio makeover cost me under £100 – how I added colour and energy into my space without breaking the bank
- I asked the experts and these are the 4 paint colours that work the best to make narrow rooms look bigger, more stylish and less tunnel-like
May 3rd
- I tried 5 different methods for getting rid of marks and scuffs on my walls – including one my dad swore by – these are the ones that actually worked
- Chef's kitchens are a big trend for 2026 and beyond – these pro-level tips will make your cooking space so much more practical
May 2nd
- Everybody’s obsessed with IKEA outdoor furniture – but I found 4 more affordable alternatives on the high street to some of their bestsellers
- Alan Titchmarsh says keeping your grass short will keep rats out of your garden – but there's a simple expert-approved fix if you're doing No Mow May
- These 3 compact wet rooms show how to make the best out of a tricky layout – with tips on how to add style from bathroom design experts
May 1st
- Bathroom living rooms are a big trend in 2026 – the bathroom of Bert and May's founder is a masterclass in creating a cosy but practical scheme
- I was afraid my house would be really dirty when we got a dog but instead it’s made it more homely – here’s how
- Some areas of my home looked tired and shabby way too quickly – here’s how I plan on giving them a DIY seasonal facelift
- Sorry, lawn mowers, No Mow May is too important to skip this year – here's why experts are urging you not to cut your grass this month