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Give your decking a new lease of life
It's easy to restore your wooden decking to its former glory, one board at a time.August 2009
Spring into action
There are now so many affordable and clever ideas to spruce up your home, it's never been easier to DIY with style.April 2009
Paint is hot news
Paint is the style budget hot tip for all interiors this spring. It's easy to buy, easy to apply, eco-friendly and affordable.February 2009
In with the in crowd
Home is where the heart is this winter, so turn yours into somewhere special with the latest trends.January 2009
It’s the fiesta season
Interior designer Sue Timney doesn’t want a white Christmas this year. She is decorating her home in the paintbox-bright colours of Mexico instead.December 2008
Pick a fruity new look
Make your home rich and glamorous for winter with purple and deep berry colours. Find out how to mix the ingredients.December 2008
Restoring garden furniture
Plan some DIY for the weekend with our easy step-by-step guide to restoring your garden furniture and saving some money.August 2008
Add pattern to your furniture
The swing back to pattern has embraced furniture - from top Dutch brand Moooi to a set of simple shelves at Ikea. But it is easy and far cheaper to create your own totally original feature for any room.May 2008
Interiors all aflutter
London is aflutter and butterflies are out in force. Design takes up the theme, with butterfly china, lights, cushions and trimmings all over town.May 2008
Modern stripey makeover
Painting stripes on walls can create a sophisticated, individual interior. Transform your home with our step-by-step guide.April 2008
Wallpaper made easy
Wallpaper is back in fashion, and putting it up can be quick and easy, thanks to the latest 'paste-the-wall' designs. These can be hung dry from the roll, and the exciting news is that they now come in many fashionable patterns.March 2008
We all flock to damask
Damask’s shimmering motifs are appearing on modern silks and velvets, china, washbasins and even concrete radiators. Find out all about this season's hottest interiors' trend.December 2007
Fantasy takes flight
Just go for it. There is such a fabulous choice of cheap, high-fashion decorations in the shops that every home should get the wow factor.December 2007
Gorgeous fireplaces
Rediscovering a fireplace and setting it to rights is one of the greatest pleasures of moving into a traditional home. In the 1960s and 1970s, fireplaces were largely regarded as old-fashioned, and were filled in or covered over. We show you how to investigate fireplace potential - before calling in the pros.October 2007
Lovely laminates
This type of flooring reached its heyday in the Nineties. Yours may have been down for more than 10 years, so it is good to know that there are products that can restore colour, revive sheen, and conceal knocks and scratches.October 2007
Expert tips: Feature walls
The shape of a room can very easily be "changed" with the clever use of paint or wallpaper. Make your living space work for you with these simple techniques from the experts at Farrow & Ball.October 2007
Garden project
Get cracking now to brighten your view. Coloured finishes can transform old wood on furniture, fences, sheds and trellis.August 2007
Re-laying a gravel path
The main problem with gravel paths is weeds. They can be controlled by weedkillers, but a longer lasting solution is to use a weed-proof membrane.August 2007
Replacing a broken floor tile
Floor tiles can get cracked due to wear and tear, or through damage if a heavy object is dropped on them. Replacing a single tile is more cost-effective than re-tiling an entire floor.August 2007
Drilling a tile without cracking it
Many installations in kitchens (and bathrooms) involve making fixings in a tiled surface. It is essential to use the correct technique for drilling through tiles so they do not crack.August 2007
Repointing mortar
If old mortar has cracked or deteriorated, get advice from a structural engineer about whether it is a sign of a structural problem or simply due to settlement. If settlement is the cause, mortar can be repointed. Find out how in our step-by-step guide.August 2007
Simple stencilling
Highlight one wall - or just part of it - with a fashionable pattern of metallic dots. This idea also works well on screens and large cupboard doors. If you leave enough time for the paint to dry, you can complete this project in a day, or over a weekend.July 2007
Dining room makeover
Get rid of the clutter and reinstate its proper function as a welcoming space in for family meals and entertaining.May 2007
Spruce up your front door
Your front door is the first thing people notice about your home, so it is vital it makes a good impression. Give the front of your house a new lease of life.May 2007
Hallway in a weekend
Hallways may be functional areas but that doesn’t mean they have to be devoid of style - try this quick fix to revive your hall.May 2007
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