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7 simple ways to make your portable air conditioner more efficient and avoid wasting energySummer's not over yet, so boost your cooling efficiency with these tips
By Sarah Handley
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Clodagh McKenna's clever use of dried lavender has transformed her kitchen into something out of a fairytaleThis will be the hallmark of your rustic kitchen inspiration
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 heatwave-proof evergreen plants to keep your garden colourful in every seasonThey'll stop your garden from feeling bare in the colder months
By Jenny McFarlane
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'It helps me feel grounded' - A clever paint technique transformed this bedroom into the ultimate relaxing havenStacey Solomon and Dulux lent a creative hand to transform this blank space into a calming retreat
By Laurie Davidson
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This kitchen went from bland to grand with nothing more than a tin of paint and some MDFThis homeowner transformed her boring kitchen cabinetry by updating it with colourful paint
By Laurie Davidson
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Feng Shui principles and Frenchic paint transformed this kitchen into a luxury spaceDeep green cabinetry, a reeded glass splashback and Feng Shui principles all play a part in this stunning kitchen
By Laurie Davidson