Home & Garden

19 May 2017

Jessica Knappett reveals her funny flatmate fails

Rocketing costs of renting means millions of Brits have to put up with difficult housemates – new research by Smart Energy GB reveals the nation’s top energy flatmate fails  · ...

17 May 2017

13 Things you’ll only recognise if you work from home

Working from home comes with a whole host of dirty little secrets that only members of this exclusive club will relate to- but at least you’re not alone. And for ...
11 May 2017

Kitchen cleanliness: Myths and facts debunked

Global homeware brand, reveals what lurks beneath, and what can be done to make sure your kitchen is spick and span! It can be hard to keep on top ...
10 May 2017

Wet room make-over

Are you planning a wet room - do you have one already that looks bland, uninspiring or just not what you wanted. For something competely different and even inspiring take ...
10 May 2017

The 10 benefits of cleaning up your space

If you’re still living with your parents or have a room in a house share- you have a very specific space that’s yours. Even if you live with a partner ...

7 May 2017

5 Ways To Make Your Pooch's Birthday Party Perfect

We are a nation obsessed with our pet pooches. From signing their names in birthday cards, to personalising their belongings and even giving them their own social media profiles, it’s ...
5 May 2017

Gardening as a couple – The dos and don’ts

Gardening as a couple isn’t always a bed of roses. But ahead of the summer season, it’s important to make sure your garden is in tip-top condition for outdoor parties, ...
11 April 2017

Top tips for the lazy gardener by Ann-Marie Powell

Getting the garden ready for summer can be a daunting task after a long winter and it can be hard to find the time or motivation to get out there ...
10 March 2017

Tips on how to clear out your drawers by How Clean Is Your House? star Aggie Mackenzie

Clearing out can seem like a huge task, but if you start off with a small space such as a bathroom cupboard, bedside cabinet or kitchen drawer, it will seem ...

2 March 2017

Five ways to make your home instantly tidier

Interiors expert Katie Glenn gives you her top tips for keeping your home in order. This might seem obvious but it’s amazing how much giving cushions a quick plump can ...
21 February 2017

20 Essentials for women setting up their home office

Good broadband is the business equivalent of central heating. You only realise when you need it when it stops working and lets you down. No-one wants to be the frazzled ...
21 February 2017

Potential affairs, bonfires and sharing Wi-Fi- What neighbours talk about on WhatsApp-

We’re officially keeping up with the Jones’s on WhatsApp, as new research has revealed neighbourhood watch groups, a British Institution since 1982, are increasingly taking place online over messaging services ...
16 February 2017

Colouring in at the dinner table by Michael Kelly

More than ever there is a need to move children away from ‘beige’ food towards brighter, healthier foods. Recent research found that 84% of parents believe children would be more ...
8 February 2017

Seven things in your home you should clean every day

Rune Sovndahl, Founder of leading on demand domestic services provider Fantastic Services As much as we all enjoy a clean and tidy home, it’s no secret that there are countless ...
7 February 2017

How to spring clean your bedroom

It’s that time of year when we give our homes an overhaul. A fresh look and a good clean for the New Year. But just how clean will your bedroom ...
2 February 2017

Five ways to make the most of a small space

Katie Glenn, Interiors expert from Julian Charles reveals her top 5 ways to make the most of a small space   For more style and trend inspiration visit www.juliancharles.co.uk ...
26 January 2017

How to create a happier home for you and your partner

Make sure your sofa is big enough: DFS Design Director Philip Watkins says, ‘The living room is no longer a formal entertaining space. We’re sociable creatures and, in fact, 36% of ...
1 December 2016

‘Christmas décor means more is more’

Christmas is the one time of year when you can go to town with your décor and create the ultimate 'Wow Factor.' When it comes to Christmas décor - more ...
1 December 2016

Read an exclusive extract from Build a Better Vegetable Garden

Extract p60-63 - Build a Better Vegetable Garden by Joyce Russell and Ben Russell Make your own planters using this simple technique to fill your garden and patio with fruit, ...

1 November 2016

The UK’s hottest new interiors craze – ‘Luxecycling’ by Anouska Lancaster

Most of you will have heard of 'up-cycling' which has been the buzz word circulating for the last few years. In fact, so much so, that I was invited to ...
19 October 2016

The foundation for living your best life by Sarah Jones

Now more than ever, people are engaging in conversations regarding the connectedness of body, mind, and soul. We seek ways to bring mindfulness into our daily routine by discussing topics ...

5 October 2016

My zen work desk by Sarah Jones

We've all have those days at work where nothing seems to be going right. Your computer keeps freezing, you spilled coffee on your blouse, and you completely forgot to prepare ...

30 September 2016

Expressing personality through art

By Anouska Lancaster, Noushka Design Photographs by Noushka Design  My ethos; and that of my business 'Noushka Design', is that each and every interior should be an outward reflection of the individual's ...
28 September 2016

Giulia exclusive guest blog – Pet Problems

Let's talk about pets! In 2014 it was estimated that around 46% of households in the UK have pets and I can only assume this number has increased over the ...