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Are chair skirts cool again?! Yes, but there’s a technique to make them timeless, not dated

This vintage seating trend is making a huge comeback

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Experts say mulching with pine cones can help keep cats from digging in your beds – it's a simple, natural deterrent that protects your plants

Pine cone mulch is having a moment on Instagram, but does it keep curious cats at bay?

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A brand new Ninja coffee machine has dropped and it's £300 cheaper than the sellout Luxe Café – here's everything it can do

For hot coffee all day long

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I asked Stacey Solomon for a craft to get my home ready for autumn – she recommended this super easy one that looks stunning

It's a simple yet effective hack to give your floral displays an autumnal flourish

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I had brunch with David Beckham and found out how he spruces up his coffee at home – it's such a sophisticated hack

You too can brunch like Beckham

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From dated to divine – a Cheshire vicarage gets a smart upgrade

The rundown house was reinvigorated with colour and pattern

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How to add pieces to your home that tell your story, and how I ignored all the interior design 'rules' to make a house that felt like me

How I added fun, colour, and a whole lot of personality to my 200-year-old cottage by giving up on following the rules

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This is the best way to harvest and cure pumpkins so they last until Halloween

Keep them fresh!

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Experts say this is the best time to put your heating on in the morning to save money and make getting out of bed easier

Because there's nothing worse than a freezing home in winter

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The three things my mother-in-law swears by for drying your clothes quicker indoors - my washing now dries twice as fast

Simple tricks my mother-in-law swears by

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How to insulate a cold wall from the inside, and why the type of wall you have matters

Experts share options to suit a variety of budgets

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Pottery Barn has finally launched in the UK, and their stunning autumnal collections couldn't have come at a better time

Cue the Friends references

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I've been growing roses for years and didn't know that autumn is a great time to plant them, according to rose-growing experts

Here’s why I will be planting my roses now

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I’ve been using this heated throw every evening to avoid putting my central heating on, and it’s currently on sale

It's a quick way to get cosy on cold nights

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The Ugly Middle: Why no one talks about the worst part of renovating – and the encouragement any DIY-er needs to hear

Don't pick up a paint brush or reach for a wrench without reading this reno advice that we've learned from multiple projects

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Damp is a huge problem in my Victorian home – but these are the tricks I’m using to prevent moisture build-up before winter

They're small changes that will make a big difference

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IKEA's £17 matchstick lamp is going viral – it's one of the boldest and most playful floor lamps I've ever seen

‘We are craving a bit of joy in our homes at the moment, and lighting is a safe place to play’

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Our Place and Crocs (yep, Crocs!) have reimagined the cult Always Pan and Perfect Pot in a pretty new colourway

Summer's not over now that this stunning collection has launched

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I’ve found the best way to clean underneath (and behind) appliances without moving them – all you need is a wire hanger and a sock

And it doesn't cost a penny

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William Morris homeware is everywhere right now – but these are the 4 best collections to shop right now

If you're a fan of the Arts and Crafts designer, you won't want to miss these collabs

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You'd never guess this narrow garden shed was hiding a fully-functioning workshop

Cuprinol's shed of the year is a masterclass in clever small space design

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7 things you'll regret not bringing indoors before the first frost hits

Protect your plants, furniture and accessories from the first frost

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I asked 6 interior designers what every hallway needs, and they all agreed on these 4 things

‘It makes the journey through your home just as impactful as the destination rooms’

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I knew nothing about growing flowers, but what I've learned in the last four years makes my home so much prettier to live in

As a screen printer, I love to work with colour, and that includes my approach to growing flowers

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Think air con is just for summer? Think again – it could be key to reducing your heating bills over the winter

It’s a common misconception that air con is just for summer

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