Latest News
I moved of London to the country, this is how I stopped mice
When my husband, our son, Rory, then two, and I sold our terraced house in Ealing, London, to move to Oxfordshire, we were…
Moonlighting is the breakout garden trend for autumn
September is here, and while that means the return of all things pumpkin spice (yay), it also means the evenings are getting…
This bold colour will be in every stylish home this winter
A large portion of my job as a homes journalist is spent nosing around other people’s homes and interiors, and one thing I’ve…
Homeowner given £20,000 fine for cutting back a tree in garden
Gardeners are being warned that cutting back certain trees in their garden could land them with a £20,000 fine. The warning…
What is surface water law? And how to avoid a fine
After a long, hot summer, the heavens have opened, making it the perfect opportunity to refresh your knowledge on surface water…
3 heating cleaning jobs I leave to the pros and so should you
Over the years, after sheer necessity, I’ve become fairly competent at bleeding radiators without panicking or tackling the…
Here’s what experts say about wooden vs plastic chopping boards
Whether you’re decluttering your kitchen cupboards or buying all of your kitchenware for the first time, the question of wooden…
Robins will flock to your garden if you plant this tree now
Robins, with their little red bellies and cheerful chirps, are the UK’s favourite native bird. And if you want to encourage a…
The best Farrow & Ball shades for utility rooms
The best utility rooms all have one thing in common – a beautiful colour scheme. Despite being hidden off the side of a kitchen…
Galley kitchen ideas and layouts to suit any space
Galley kitchen ideas have a unique layout that poses a unique issue – but there are so many ways to make this long, narrow shaped…
The 6 best portable BBQs for convenience and easy grilling
If you’re keen to grill on the go with all the perks of a home BBQ, you’ll want to take a look at our pick of the best portable…
This West Sussex beach home makes the case for monochrome chic
Monochrome schemes tend to elicit a Marmite effect on people. Love them or loathe them, they have their pros and cons, but when…