Property
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Lumber prices soar amid housing boom and severe timber shortages – this is what homeowners need to know
A lumber shortage is driving up prices, making an average US home $24,000 more expensive to build. Here's what's the behind the extraordinary price hikes
By Anna Cottrell •
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Selling your home? This is the best week of the year to list it
Research reveals that right now is the best week for selling a home – but be sure to list it before the weekend for best results
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to convert a barn – from planning to potential pitfalls
Follow our step-by-step guide to find out how to convert a barn into a dream rural property, both sympathetically and practically
By Caroline Rodrigues •
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How to clean encaustic tiles – an expert guide
Discover how to clean encaustic tiles to restore their vibrancy, remove ingrained dirt, and protect them from damage, with advice from the experts
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Explore this Grade II-listed manor house with its own moat
The historic house dates back to the 1670s...
By Ruth Doherty •
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Sash windows – what to do when choosing, restoring or replacing your frames and glass
Discover how to restore original sash windows to their former glory, or invest in beautiful new designs to suit your home's era
By Melanie Griffiths •
Outdoors
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How to grow thyme
Follow this guide on how to grow thyme, and enjoy this delicious, low-maintenance herb all year round
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to grow kale – from seed to harvesting
Find out how to grow kale from sowing to harvesting. It's one of the original superfoods – tasty and easy to grow, too
By Karen Darlow •
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Life & Style
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Can I buy property in Europe after Brexit? We investigate
Can you still buy a holiday home in Europe? We give you the low down and suggest the hot places to buy property post Brexit
By Arabella Youens •
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Author Iona McLaren reveals the secrets of Bodnant Garden – and how to recreate its ambiance in our exteriors
The esteemed author discusses design secrets, her favorite plants, and bringing the botanical beauty of Bodnant into our back garden
By Megan Slack •
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Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage – 8 thoughts on her life in the Norfolk countryside
The influencer discusses woodlands, antiques, and where to find Norfolk’s finest lemon polenta cake
By Megan Slack •
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Introducing Earthborn’s new paint collection with Country Homes & Interiors
The eco-friendly paint company have joined forces with the country powerhouse to create the perfect backdrop to your home
By Megan Slack •
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Frieda Gormley, co-founder of House of Hackney, on life in the Cornish countryside
Frieda talks fairytale gardens, antique treasure troves, and Cornwall’s coffee scene
By Megan Slack •
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Globetrotter Tobias Vernon – on the must-visit hot spots of Somerset
Founder of gallery space and design studio 8 Holland Street waxes lyrical about living in Somerset in England's West Country
By Jo Bailey •
