Broad view: at home on the water’s edge in Norfolk
Built on the site of a sinking bungalow, this contemporary home has incredible vistas across the BroadsAs a child, architect Patrick Michell loved messing around on the water. His grandfather, who had served in...
Creating The Perfect Guest Room In Your Home
There are many people who have a spare room in their home that is filled with junk and not really used for anything constructive. If this sounds like you, it is well worth considering clearing...
How to buy and set up a tall cold frame
It’s a big investment, but you’ll reap the rewards if you sow and grow under glass, says our gardening expertEvery gardener dreams of one day owning a greenhouse. It is an inevitable path that...
The Marie Kondo wars: how Netflix’s clutter consultant is sparking domestic unrest
The Japanese expert has a show that aims to help us streamline our lives. But it is just as likely to end up sowing discord among couplesName: Marie Kondo.Age: 34.Who is she? Everyone’s talking about her, she’s...
Gardening tips: plant heavenly bamboo
Then cut back your deciduous grasses and check out the new winter garden at WakehurstPlant this If you like the look of bamboo but don’t fancy it taking over your garden, try heavenly bamboo (Nandina...
Gardening tips: Camelia ‘Yuletide’ will spice up winter gardens
Plus, visit The Enchanted Garden at the William Morris Gallery and keep pelargoniums going through the coldPlant thisCamellias that flower over Christmas offer a splash of glamour and colour as gardens sink into winter....
Gardening tips: plant tree ivy
Then trim hellebores and invest in a guide to cacti and succulentsPlant this Tree ivy (× Fatshedera lizei) is one of the few plants that thrives indoors or out. It’s a cross between ivy (hedera)...
Meet the ‘cleanfluencers’, the online gurus who like things nice and tidy
It may not be spring yet, but everybody’s cleaning. Or, at the very least, they are talking about it. It has only been a month since Tidying Up With Marie Kondo launched on Netflix, but the series,...
Tips For Moving Your House The Right Way
Packing is an important yet very tiresome part of moving into a new house. You need to know how to pack properly. Following, we are giving you some quick tips that will help you pack...
Colourful plants that thrive in cold weather
If your garden has been looking a little sad, plan now for a more verdant winter next yearGardening is a fascinating art form. As much as it is about experiencing tranquillity and nature, it...