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 …
Enjoy an indoor BBQ
A survey has revealed that 96 per cent of Brits have had their BBQ parties ruined by rain, no surprise as this summer was the wettest on record. Read More …
Silence is golden: one in three Brits find their home too noisy
After the success of Team GB at the Olympics this month, noise levels in homes reached an all-time high, so it's perhaps no surprise that a third of Britons think their home is too noisy. Read More …
Why gardening is good for you - not just the environment
British Food Fortnight has just been, so get inspired to get out into your garden and grow your own! Read More …
Plan an outdoor party for summer
If the forecast says it will be nice and, keeping in mind the days are getting shorter fast (depressing stuff!), why not plan an outdoor party. Read More …
How to have the perfect guest room
During the summer holidays, it's likely you'll have more people to stay than usual, so it's important that your guest room is up to scratch. Read More …
Easy decorating products: temporary wallpaper and wall stickers
I'm sure most people are guilty of wanting to have their house decorated, more often than time and money can allow. But if you're looking for a quick way to make a big change in your rooms, look for s Read More …
Top tips to sell your house
We may be in the middle of a recession, meaning it's the worst time to sell your house, but if you really want to move, there's plenty of things you can do to help shift your property. Read More …
Kate Gould guest blog: designing a small garden
Most small gardens and particularly town gardens have to be practical as well as visually appealing. The garden featured for instance had to accommodate four children and a large dog, so base plants w Read More …
Stop the slugs: plants for your garden that they won’t like
If you’re constantly dismayed by your beautiful garden being destroyed by the pests that are slugs and snails, the best idea might be to think about planting some crops that aren’t ‘slug-friendly’. Read More …
Autumn inspired homeware: how to decorate your home for the season
Now that autumn is just around the corner, it’s time to think about getting our homes ready for the colder days and longer nights. But it’s not just about the practicalities; your décor should also Read More …
Why not make a statement in your living room?
With the trend for neutral palettes continuing to dominate our homes, it’s easy to end up with a room that looks bland and uninteresting. Read More …
Dyno's top tips on keeping your home tiptop
As summer (finally!) seems to have arrived, it is now a great time to perform the yearly maintenance checks that your household’s plumbing and drainage systems deserve. Read More …
Diana Civil gives her tips on choosing the right flooring
Choosing the right flooring for your home is probably not something you give much thought to – until you have to. Read More …
Vastu Shastra: the Indian feng shui?
The way you decorate your house could have an effect on your life, if you believe in the Indian concept of Vastu Shastra, that is. Read More …
Out Of The Dark: saving furniture and saving lives
There are plenty of great reasons to buy furniture from Out Of The Dark. The main reason is that it’s a charity that rescues salvaged furniture, thereby lessening the amount of landfill waste, and Read More …
Decorating kids’ rooms: creating a homework environment for your child
Though you’ve got another month with the kids, outfitters and stationers alike are already proclaiming ‘Back to School’ sales. It’s probably best to get all this stuff sorted sooner rather than later Read More …
All Things Bright and Beautiful: flowers for the autumn garden
The best part of our summer seems to have taken a rain check (literally) with the sun only just beginning to show its face. We can finally start to show off our gardens properly. Read More …
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen talks home decorating
Laurence Llwellyn-Bowen first appeared on our screens in 1996 in Changing Rooms, since then he's gone on to succeed in interior design, and give us inspiration for our homes. Here he talks to us Read More …
Pippa Jameson’s top tips for a quick and stylish interior makeover
Command brand by 3M has teamed up with leading Interior Designer, Pippa Jameson who has used the products to create a fabulous – on trend feature wall for the spring/summer. Read More …
Tenancy Deposit Protection Launches In Scotland
New legislation to protect tenants in Scotland comes into effect on 2nd July, with government-licensed Tenancy Deposit Protection schemes launched to bring Scotland into line with England and Wales. Read More …
Dad knows best when it comes to DIY
Who needs the internet or modern technology when you have the hands and knowledge of your own father? Read More …
Home security tips for when you're on holiday
You want to enjoy your holiday, and at the same time know that your home is safe. Here we have top tips on how to ensure your home's security whilst you're enjoying the summer vacation too. Read More …
