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    How to get your home valued

    We’ve had our house valued at least once in the last five years, despite the fact we aren’t actually bothered about moving right now. This might make you think, “Well isn’t that a waste of time for the valuer or estate agent?” but it’s actually…

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    Creating an easy-to-clean hallway (for those that have kids)

    If you have children, you understand the battle. Your hallway gets absolutely wrecked every single day from muddy boots, damp coats, school bags dropped mid-stride, and the occasional mystery stain. Arguably, your hallway sees more dirt than any other room. So how can you make…

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    Designing a bathroom that works for decades

    Designing a new bathroom? Welcome to the chaos! There’s loads to think about, from the tiles and mermaid boards to the taps and toilet size. It’s a lot I know. You want the new space to be practical and beautiful, and it always feels like…

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    Step inside: The complete guide to buying a walk-in bath

    I don’t know what it is about a bath that is deeply restorative. It’s one of life’s uncomplicated pleasures, and yet for millions of people in the UK, the high sides of a standard bath make it a daily hazard rather than a daily comfort.…

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    18 crazy ways to celebrate buying a new home

    Buying a home is one of the biggest milestones of your life. You’ve survived the viewings, the surveys, the solicitors, the nerve-shredding wait, and the moment someone finally handed you a set of keys that actually belong to you. So now what? A cup of…

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    What to do with that extra room in your house

    We’re all trying to make the most of the space we have. And it often feels like no matter how much you have, you always need more. So we build extensions, convert lofts, reimagine the garden, use our walls to display precious items and so…

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    Should you choose a charcoal or gas barbecue?

    We don’t actually have a BBQ, but we’re in the middle of trying to decide which type is going to be best for us. Let me tell you, I had no idea there were so many options. Gas, charcoal, multiple burners, smokers, hob rings, the…

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    A complete guide to skip hire for DIYers

    When you’re renovating your home (or even just clearing out your garage or demolishing part of your garden), you’ll probably find that you have so much stuff, you need a skip. I know we’ve been there. How does this stuff even accumulate? Sometimes, it feels…

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    Low maintenance plants that love a heatwave

    Uk summers can be tricky for our plants. We don’t have any rain for a month and then suddenly we have a deluge that basically floods the garden. Sometimes, it feels like all or nothing, and this can be hard to deal with. But, you…

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    How to set up a welding workshop at home

    When it comes to DIY, I’m all about organisation. Anything that can make my life easier so when I come to start a new project, I have everything I need. Now I am not a welder (that’s my husband). But we have a setup that’s…

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    Top window trends for 2026

    Right, let’s talk windows. And yes, I promise this is going to be more exciting than it sounds. For years, windows were the wallflower of home renovations. They were purely functional and rarely given a second thought. But now, people are choosing to incorporate fun…

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    Everything you need to know about booking self-storage

    Ah, spring is here. The clocks have just changed, so the evenings are much lighter (which is such a welcome change). But spring also means it’s time for a spring clean, and you might be thinking about using a storage solution to store some of…

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