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WindowsPaint Makeover: How to Breathe New Life Into Your Window Frames
New window frames don't come cheap – here's how to give your existing ones an affordable style upgrade with paint
Full StoryRoofs and CeilingsPicture Perfect: 22 Pleasing Roof Lines From Around the World
Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. Jump right in...
Full StoryBuilding Components8 Steps to Do an Electrical Walk-Through of Your Home
Take these steps before you renovate to create the best lighting plan for your home and avoid common mistakes
Full StoryBuilding ComponentsBeyond Brick and Plasterboard: Alternative Materials for Walls
Check out the newest and most exciting possibilities for your walls, from hemp to zinc
Full StoryBuilding ComponentsBest of the Week: 37 Cosy Fireplace Ideas From Around the Globe
Cold weather is coming. If you're dreaming of a fireplace, peruse these ideas from fiery imaginations around the world
Full StoryBuilding Components7 Ways to Make Low Ceilings Look Higher
Well-chosen paint finishes, lighting, wall mouldings and other details can give your rooms a visual lift
Full StoryBuilding Components10 Ways to Use Hexagonal Tiles
Softer than squares but more versatile than circles, hexagonal tiles offer the chance to add interest to any room
Full StoryBuilding ComponentsWhich Type of Fence Should I Choose for My Garden?
Slatted, louvred, larchlap... There are numerous options out there, so have a nosy over these fences for design ideas
Full StoryBathroomsThe Finishing Touch for Your Wall and Floor Tiles
See how tile-edging trim adds graphic style to these five bathrooms and kitchens
Full StoryBest Of The WeekBest of the Week: 25 Extra Spaces That Are Stylishly Squeezed In
Be inspired to fit in a dedicated dining area, an extra sleeping space, a separate home office and more with these ideas
Full StoryBuilding ComponentsBest of the Week: 41 Great Under-Stairs Ideas
A kitchen, cupboards, kennel, a play area, storage, a laundry; there's not much you can't do under the stairs
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