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10 Decorating Money & Time-Savers
Paint windows first so they'll be dry by the evening – clever! © Ikea Are you a beginner to decorating? Make light work of all your decorating with these great ways to save time and money, and cut down on mess. By Sarah Warwick 1 Buy The Right Amount Of ...
Posted 3rd July 2009
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10 Loft Conversion Design Tips
Keep decor simple and colours light to maximise the space © Taylor Howes Want to create a brand new space upstairs? Before you get the builders in, get some ideas of just what could be possible in your roof space. By Sarah Warwick 1 Keep Decor Simple In a loft ...
Posted 6th July 2009
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10 Smart Ways To Improve Your Home
A cleverly planned extension can increase light and space © Apropos Want to stay put in your home but need to give it a revamp that will improve its value and appeal in the future? Find out which jobs to tackle - and how to go about them - here. ...
Posted 3rd July 2009
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10 ways to add wow factor on a budget
You don't need to paper the whole room to make a statement © Casamance You don’t need to spend a fortune – or have an out of the ordinary house – to give every room that something special – all it takes is a little imagination and a willingness to ...
Posted 20th July 2009
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10 ways to merge indoors and out
10 ways to merge indoors and out Use furniture that is smart enough to be used indoors © Marks & Spencer Want to create a room that blends seamlessly with the garden beyond? Doing so will make your interior space feel bigger, brighter and contemporary – and it will draw ...
Posted 18th May 2010
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Design & Plan An Extension
Make a statement with a contemporary style extension © Apropos If you're stuck for space, you might find moving outwards and building an extension makes more sense than buying a bigger house. There are several reasons why adding an extension makes sense, particularly with the continued uncertainty in the housing ...
Posted 6th July 2009
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Designing & Planning A Conservatory
Big isn't always best when planning a conservatory © Amdega Picture yourself enjoying a leisurely breakfast in a sun-filled conservatory... Well, it really could be you – or rather the conservatory could be yours as we can’t do anything about the weather. But before you head down to the nearest ...
Posted 3rd July 2009
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Hidden costs of moving house
The stay-at-home boom means more renovations! © Architect Your Home Do you know the hidden costs of moving house? The economic downturn has hit the property market producing falling prices and flat conditions. The knock–on effect is a ‘stay at home boom’. Hugo Tugman, from Architect Your Home, highlights the ...
Posted 16th April 2009
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How to colour co-ordinate successfully
How to colour co-ordinate successfully Don't be afraid to experiment with bold colours © Nono About to tackle a revamp of one of your rooms? Ensure your colour scheming works well every time you decorate with our guide to the basic rules of decorating. By Sarah Warwick Use the colour ...
Posted 19th October 2010
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How to decorate your rental property
How to decorate your rental property Feel at home when you rent © Shutterstock Found a rental property that isn’t your style? Don’t panic. Over 30% of Brits rent rather than own property with numbers increasing due to the current economic climate. But renting doesn’t mean you must surrender your ...
Posted 14th October 2010
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