10 things you can 'upcycle' in your home
If you want to get some quirky decor in your house, try these easy upcycling projects. Read More …
Made In Britain podcast
The Olympics, the Diamond Jubilee, Bradley Wiggins winning the Tour De France - it's not hard to see why so many people are proud to be British at the moment. Read More …
Brits are rubbish at flat pack furniture
September's the month when children fly the nest, and move on to university. But if they're expecting help from Mum or Dad to put their furniture together, they might be struggling. Read More …
One in ten convert their child's bedroom within a month of them leaving
Over seven in ten parents say they worried about how they would cope when their kids left for university or a job, though perhaps they didn't fret for too long. Read More …
New home trend: how to do silver in your house
The go-to colours for home decorating have always been magnolia, or varying shades of beige, but now a new style is making waves: silver. Read More …
Brits improve - rather than move - home
New research has shown that more than three quarters of Brits are happy in their current home, and almost a third see it as their home for life. Read More …
Get the Downton look in your home
What with the new series of Downton Abbey starting in just over a week, and the much-anticipated release of The Great Gatsby next summer, the 'Roaring Twenties' are back in fashion. Read More …
Kids' perfect house would be next to the beach
When children were asked to draw their perfect home, as part of a competition, it seemed obvious that many of them would opt for a house made of sweets, or a pool. Read More …
The Green Deal: how you could benefit
When the government announced the proposal for its Green Deal a few months ago, in an attempt to help cut energy costs, it left a lot of people confused. Read More …
Declutter and downsize - you'll feel better!
Pretty much everyone is guilty of having more stuff in their house than they need to. You might kid yourself that having twenty extra towels in your home makes you more productive, as you can just gra Read More …
How to improve your home (and save money)
Since the recession began, more and more people have been looking at ways to update their homes, rather than going through the time-consuming and expensive process of moving house. Read More …
Kelly Hoppen MBE launches new Smallbone furniture collaboration
The Smallbone of Devizes Knightsbridge showroom has announced its new Smallbone Kelly Hoppen Collection. Read More …
How to compost: a basic guide
Making your own compost heap for your garden is a great way to save money, as well as being a good educational exercise for your kids. Composting is often thought as as being difficult and for the mor Read More …
Get organised: products to save yourself time and effort around the house
We always need products to help us be more organised around the house, whether it's with planning our meals, or knowing where stuff is. Until they invent a robot that can do it for us, we're going to Read More …
Household project: make a cute storage box with a divider
If you're constantly losing small items such as your keys, then this paper box with a divider will be great for you. Read More …
Bank holiday is the most popular time to move
The August bank holiday is the busiest time to move home, with thousands of us packing up and shipping off to a new property this weekend, according to new research. Read More …
Tommy Walsh's DIY tips for bank holiday Monday
Female First caught up with TV personality Tommy Walsh, to find out his top tips for any potential DIY-ers. Read More …
Home is where the heart is: falling in love with your new abode
New research has found that it takes people an average of two months and six days to be truly settled into a new home. Read More …
Celeb sheds on sale for charity
Five celebrity shed fans have been commissioned to create their ultimate sheds - and now they're going up for auction to the British public. Read More …
Neighbourly spirit: eight out ten would help if their neighbour was being burgled
Perhaps it is due to the community spirit that was widely felt during the Olympics, but a new survey has revealed that eight out of ten of us would personally intervene if one of our neighbours was be Read More …
Hot tub and walk-in wardrobe are ultimate status symbols for 2012
A new poll has revealed that Brits think the top 'lust-have' item - something you buy yourself when you're a success - is a hot tub, closely followed by a walk-in wardrobe. Read More …
Turn your bathroom into a boudoir
No proper lady should be without a boudoir - the place where she gets herself ready and beautiful. Boudoirs aren't included in many houses anymore, and most of their functions are provided by the bath Read More …
Quick and easy makeover ideas for your bedroom
Your bedroom is your sanctuary. It's the first place you see when you wake up and the last place you see at night. That's why when it's not in the best condition, it can make you feel down. Read More …
Sally Cullen's Top Ten Tips for Styling a Beautiful Vintage Home
Interiors expert Sally Cullen shares her top tips on how to decorate your home in a vintage style. Sally has been working with soap company Palmolive, as they have created a new vintage-inspired rang Read More …
