Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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These are the best places to buy a vacation home in California – beyond Lake TahoeThe best places to buy a vacation home in the Sunshine State – whether you want to stay there yourself or make a bit of rental income
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3 succession planting tips from Joe Gardener – to give you the biggest, longest harvest everSuccession 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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Does decorative molding add value to a home? We've asked the expertsIs decorative molding such as cornicing and coving a value-adding investment, or just a nice-to-have? Real estate experts give their answers
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Best places to buy a vacation home in New York – old favorites and up-and-coming second home hotspotsThe best places to buy a vacation home in New York are perfect to get away from city life – and make some extra rental income
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Everything you need to know about summer solstice gardening – with Gardener Scott's helpGardener Scott shares his top tips for how to use the summer solstice to improve your garden
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These bathroom features add value to your home – and none of them is a bathtubIf you're looking to maximize your home's resale value, these are the features worth investing in, according to real estate professionals
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The best place to buy a vacation home in Florida – it's not where you think it isThese are the best places to buy a vacation home in Florida, and they're not all in Miami
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The top 3 vacation home hotspots in Texas, according to real estate expertsThinking of buying a vacation home in the Lone Star State? These are the hottest locations right now, and they might not be where you think
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Do high ceilings add value? Here's what real estate experts sayDo high ceilings add value, or are they simply a nice-to-have that has no impact when selling? We've asked people in the know what they think
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These are Monty Don's favorite tender annuals – and his top tips to succeed in growing themGardening 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 togetherIs companion planting all it's cracked up to be? What plants should be grown together? Gardener Scott answers your questions
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Painting your bathroom this color will add thousands to the value of your home – but choose the shade carefullyThis bathroom color adds value to your home and looks great in almost any bathroom
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Lake Tahoe is the best place to own a second home in the US – here's whyIf you're thinking of purchasing a vacation home and renting it out, there's no place like Lake Tahoe
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US demand for backyard greenhouses is growing – here's whyBackyard greenhouses are more popular than ever; not only do they look great, but they may also provide solutions for many problems US gardeners now face
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Lumber prices soar amid housing boom and severe timber shortages – this is what homeowners need to knowA 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
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The top 5 backyard improvements that add value to your home – and what not to doDoes improving your backyard actually add value to your home? We investigate
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Gardener Scott's top tips on protecting plants from frost – even in late springLate 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 nowSupporting plants is crucial to beautiful borders; do it right with these top tips from gardening guru Monty Don
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Selling your home? This is the best week of the year to list itResearch reveals that right now is the best week for selling a home – but be sure to list it before the weekend for best results
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This is the kitchen color combination most likely to add value to your home – and buyers love itNew 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 rightSun 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 usThese 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 homeBiophilic 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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Does a home theater increase home value? Here's what real estate experts sayThe answer to this question will depend on several factors – here's what they are, according to experts
