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I always keep a roll of masking tape on hand when vacuum cleaning – it's the best way to keep skirting boards scuff-free
Now I don’t vacuum without it
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Marble is elegant, timeless, but also pricey – yet, I just found 2 high-street brands selling affordable marble furniture and accessories
I love marble furniture but not the price tag – so imagine my excitement when I found these budget-friendly pieces
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Renovation experts all agree that most wall removal mistakes stem from this initial blunder
Here's how you can avoid it
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‘When your sofa and wall colours are in sync, the space feels intentional’ – experts reveal the 4 best paint and sofa colour combinations
These are the sofa and wall colour pairings that will effortlessly elevate your living space
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Farrow & Ball’s most popular neutral paint shade will surprise you – and no, it’s not off-white, beige or grey
The versatile staple colours to keep coming back to
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Pros and cons of knocking down internal walls revealed
Is it a good idea?
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This once dark, oppressive kitchen has been transformed into a light, fresh space that channels coastal charm
This kitchen is a masterclass in elegant coastal-inspired design
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Have your non-stick pans expired? Yes, that's a thing – here's how long the experts say you can use them
Plus ways to help prolong the life of your current non-stick pan
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Are coverless duvets a good idea? I'm a sleep and bedding expert – here's what I think
The pros and cons of this alternative bedding choice
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'It's a subtle trick' – how the 4-inch seating rule can transform your dining area into a more inviting and sociable space
Experts say ‘it’s about creating a sense of cohesion and balance’
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32 budget garden ideas that won't break the bank (but still look amazing!)
You wouldn't know these were cheap garden ideas...
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Is grey making a comeback? The soothing shade has a new look
This classic neutral is back
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How to tell if a wall is a partition wall before you remove it
Correctly identifying a partition wall is key if you want to embrace an open-plan layout
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This £6 Amazon buy turned my trailing house plants into a beautiful indoor display
And you barely know it’s there
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Mulch vs membrane – experts reveal the best way to keep weeds at bay in your garden
Weed control is a tricky job, so it’s best to go in with the best tools for the job…
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This is the one thing that’s killing your vacuum cleaner – and experts say we’re all guilty of doing it
It’s a surefire way to kill your trusty appliance
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How to mow your lawn in hot, dry weather without damaging grass, according to experts
You’d best believe that hot, dry weather can (and should) impact your mowing strategy…
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Does your new home need a 'stopgap colour'? The quick fix paint experts recommend if you hate the paint colour of your new home
‘It’s the shade you use to rescue your eyes from a colour you can’t live with’
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I removed the trickiest weeds from my path and driveway in under an hour using this clever weeding duo
Get your hands on them and easily rid your outdoor space of weeds
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This is the one regret I have about installing air conditioning at home
Hindsight is a wonderful thing
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Steam cleaning is my favourite way to deep-clean my carpets – this is how to do it in 6 easy steps
Steam cleaners are this year’s hottest appliance (literally)
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Sorry, cotton, there’s a new bedding material in town – I tested eucalyptus silk bedding and it's a dream in hot weather
No wonder reviewers are saying, 'I don't want to sleep with anything else'
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I had open shelving in my last kitchen – here's why I refused to include them in my new one
They look great, but are they the best kitchen design choice?
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I asked 8 interior designers what you shouldn’t put in a small living room – these 3 things kept coming up
The pros reveal what to avoid and what to do instead
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3 cleaning jobs I'd never do myself and neither should you – here's why they are best left to the pros
Here's why I always call in the experts
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I look at kitchen tiles day in, day out - these are the 5 best places to buy kitchen tiles for any design scheme
From floors to walls, these are our go-to spots to shop
