Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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Does a vegetable garden add value to a home? Real estate experts weigh in
Does having a vegetable garden add value to your home? Here's what real estate professionals think
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The best place to buy a vacation home in Pennsylvania
The best place to buy a vacation home in Pennsylvania has something for everyone – and affordable home prices
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The home storage features that add value – from small additions to full storage rooms
These enviable home storage features will help you sell your home for more – and faster
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The architectural features that add value to a home – according to interior designers and expert realtors
These are the architectural features that will add value at resale
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85% of home buyers want an extra large pantry – real estate experts explain why your house sale depends on one
Oversized pantries are one of the most desired kitchen features right now; real estate and design experts give their top tips for incorporating one into your kitchen
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3 succession planting tips from Joe Gardener – to give you the biggest, longest harvest ever
Succession planting can take your garden to a whole new level – here are the most important tips and tricks for making it work
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The best place to buy a vacation home in Florida – it's not where you think it is
These are the best places to buy a vacation home in Florida, and they're not all in Miami
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These are Monty Don's favorite tender annuals – and his top tips to succeed in growing them
Gardening guru Monty Don shares his top picks of colorful tender annual plants – and wise tips for growing them well
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Gardener Scott's top 5 tips for companion planting – they will change the way you think about growing plants together
Is companion planting all it's cracked up to be? What plants should be grown together? Gardener Scott answers your questions
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Lake Tahoe is the best place to own a second home in the US – here's why
If you're thinking of purchasing a vacation home and renting it out, there's no place like Lake Tahoe
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Gardener Scott's top tips on protecting plants from frost – even in late spring
Late frosts have been hitting much of the Northern Hemisphere this spring; here's what you should and shouldn't do to keep your plants safe, according to Gardener Scott
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Monty Don top 3 tips for supporting plants – and why you need to do it now
Supporting plants is crucial to beautiful borders; do it right with these top tips from gardening guru Monty Don
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This is the kitchen color combination most likely to add value to your home – and buyers love it
New analysis shows the unexpected kitchen color combination that can add value to your home – and which buyers find most attractive
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Sun mapping a garden is essential for planting success – Gardener Scott tips will help you get it right
Sun map your garden to see a dramatic difference in the health of your plants; follow Gardener Scott's easy tips for creating your own sun map
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5 gardening mistakes that spoil our gardens – and really frustrate us
These gardening mistakes are easy to keep making year after year; Gardener Scott give his tips for eliminating them and enjoying a better garden
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Biophilic design is 2021's most exciting new interior trend – how to use it in your home
Biophilic design is great news for our homes and gardens; architects and interior designers give their top tips on easily incorporating it into your home
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The trees that increase property value – and the ones that will lose you money
Here's what to look for to identify trees that increase property value – and those that will reduce it
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Does a home theater increase home value? Here's what real estate experts say
The answer to this question will depend on several factors – here's what they are, according to experts
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These are the two rooms to spend your budget on – if you want to increase the value of your home
If you want to increase the value of your home post-pandemic, you're guaranteed to benefit from spending money on these areas of your home
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5 hotel decoration secrets for backyards – to transform your al fresco dining area in time for summer
Missing the pleasure of dining out in an impeccably-designed outdoor lounge in a hotel? A luxury interior and hotel designer advises on hotel decoration in your back yard
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The best paint colors for selling a house – interior designers advise
If you're looking for the best paint colors for selling a house quickly, you're in the right place. We have interior design advice for using them, too
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5 best ways to cut house moving costs – as revealed by consumer experts
You can cut your moving costs, and these are the top ways to do so
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Sarah Raven shares her favorite herb for growing in a small garden – and how to look after it
Sarah Raven sings the praises of the 'overlooked' plant that can make for a stunning display in your garden if grown correctly
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The lighting mistake we make every winter – and the expert tips to fix it
This expert lighting tip for winter may surprise you, but it works wonders for dark rooms
