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A practical guide to wool carpets and underfloor heating

A compact stove can heat a snug room efficiently, but correct sizing and clearances matter more than raw output.

Interiors

Sep 16

Small garden ideas for narrow townhouse plots

Split logs need air and time to dry, so stack them loosely and cover only the top before the cold arrives.

Gardens

Sep 12

Interiors

Spring cleaning rituals for a country cottage

Natural fibres respond well to gentle warmth, but choose the right underlay and tog rating to avoid overheating.

Sep 4

Preparing your home for a British autumn chill

Sep 1

Baking a classic Victoria sponge without fuss

Aug 28

Fireplaces

Aug 22

Slow-cooked stews for cold weekend evenings

A compact stove can heat a snug room efficiently, but correct sizing and clearances matter more than raw output.

Beginner knitting projects for handmade home comforts

Aug 17

Preserving garden gluts with simple chutney recipes

Aug 14

Planning a sympathetic renovation of an old cottage

Aug 8

Choosing paint colours for north-facing rooms

Aug 4

Gardens

Keeping a log store dry and well ventilated

Aug 1

Use vertical planters, folding furniture and pale boundaries to make a slim outdoor space feel open and inviting.

Creating a reading nook beside a fireplace

Jul 30

Choose tough rosemary, thyme and mint, then group pots for shelter and water them early before the sun climbs.

Planting a hedge for privacy and wildlife

Jul 24

Open windows, beat rugs and wipe salty winter residue from sills to let fresh air move through every room.

Making the most of a small Victorian terrace garden

Jul 19

Check draughts, refresh bedding and store summer cushions before damp evenings settle in and fires become truly welcome.

Robot Callers Are Denying That They're Good?

Aug 14

Madden's Facebook/Mobile Game Makes It Incredibly

Aug 8

Difficult to Find a Small but Mighty Secret Weapon

Aug 4

Difficult to Find a Small but Mighty Secret Weapon

Aug 1

Difficult to Find a Small but Mighty Secret Weapon

Jul 30

Seasonal

Jul 24

Preserving garden gluts with simple chutney recipes

Split logs need air and time to dry, so stack them loosely and cover only the top before the cold arrives.

Jul 19

Planning a sympathetic renovation of an old cottage

Combine warm lamps, dimmable wall lights and a subtle glow from the hearth to create gentle evening atmosphere.

Choosing paint colours for north-facing rooms

Crafts

Jul 14

Keeping a log store dry and well ventilated

Renovation

Jul 8

Creating a reading nook beside a fireplace

Interiors

Jul 4

Kitchen

Jun 28

A practical guide to wool carpets and underfloor heating

Small garden ideas for narrow townhouse plots

Interiors

Spring cleaning rituals for a country cottage

Preparing your home for a British autumn chill

Baking a classic Victoria sponge without fuss

Fireplaces

Slow-cooked stews for cold weekend evenings

Beginner knitting projects for handmade home comforts

Preserving garden gluts with simple chutney recipes

Planning a sympathetic renovation of an old cottage

Choosing paint colours for north-facing rooms

Gardens

Keeping a log store dry and well ventilated

Creating a reading nook beside a fireplace

Planting a hedge for privacy and wildlife

Making the most of a small Victorian terrace garden

Robot Callers Are Denying That They're Good?

Madden's Facebook/Mobile Game Makes It Incredibly

Difficult to Find a Small but Mighty Secret Weapon

Difficult to Find a Small but Mighty Secret Weapon

Difficult to Find a Small but Mighty Secret Weapon

Seasonal

Preserving garden gluts with simple chutney recipes

Planning a sympathetic renovation of an old cottage

Choosing paint colours for north-facing rooms

Keeping a log store dry and well ventilated

Creating a reading nook beside a fireplace

Kitchen

Planting a hedge for privacy and wildlife

Making the most of a small Victorian terrace garden

Autumn foraging for safe berries in country kitchens

Winter warming drinks for frosty evenings at home

Building a simple pantry shelf for dry goods

Handmade wreaths using garden foliage and twine

Restoring original floorboards in period homes

Insulating a loft hatch to reduce draughts