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6 features you’ll find in every stylish country-style kitchen diner
While a separate kitchen and dining room were traditionally the norm, the shift towards open-plan living has seen multifunctional…
8 drought-tolerant plants for front garden pots
While the warmer weather has been fabulous, keeping pots and planters well-watered has been a challenge. For me, the front garden…
Energy experts want homeowners to switch to fixed tariffs
Home energy experts are encouraging homeowners to switch to a fixed tariff in light of the July price cap announcement from…
This vibrant kitchen pairs two trending colours in an unusual way
Home Notes WHO LIVES HERE? Giles and Suzi Edwards-Alexander live here with their daughter. THE PROJECT A kitchen extension as…
Lidl launches an affordable solar battery
Lidl has launched an affordable solar battery in Germany, at an ideal time to help households offset rising energy prices. The…
How to revive heat-frazzled seedlings
The most recent heatwave has wreaked havoc on my garden. Where I once had shelves of healthy seedlings, full of life and promise…
I’ve been using this Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker for two years
Summer is on the way and I’m already scrolling through ice cream recipes for fresh inspiration. I reviewed the Cuisinart Ice…
This pretty parasol base quickly sold out at John Lewis
Stylish parasols are proving to be one of the ‘it’ garden buys of this summer. But if you invest in a pretty parasol this year…
How to stop birds pooing on your outdoor furniture humanely
The BBQ is lit, the food is prepped, and your garden is looking lush – guests are arriving imminently, but you look down at the…
5 fast-growing drought-resistant flowers you should plant now
We’ve already had a heatwave this year, and it’s technically still spring. With summer showing potential to be as hot as last…
I can’t believe this stylish bistro set is from Morrisons
If this heatwave has left you realising that your patio lacks a decent bistro set, then I have some good news for you: Morrisons…
Outdoor table wardrobes are the garden storage hack to try
One of my favourite new trends to grace our kitchens is that of the table wardrobe – and inviting this storage idea into our…