Expert Opinion43 Stories
DecoratingPro Panel: 8 Indoor-Outdoor Blunders You Don't Want to Make
Three design experts reveal the most common mistakes homeowners make with indoor-outdoor flow – and how to avoid them
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Small SpacesPro Panel: Designers' Golden Rules to Maximise Small Living Rooms
Follow these small-space tips from interior designers and architects to help you plan your compact living room
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OrganisingTeaching Kids to Clean Up... KonMari Style
She's sorted our shelves and tidied our drawers. Now Marie Kondo takes on a bigger challenge: teaching kids to clean up
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SellingSmells That Sell: How Scent is a Seller's New Secret Weapon
If you believe the aroma of freshly baked bread is enough to lure buyers, think again. Selling scents have gone upmarket
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BuyingRenovate For Profit: How to Flip a House
Don't let your house-flip dream flop: a renovate-to-sell expert reveals what to look for and how to appeal to buyers
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Expert OpinionPro Panel: How to Avoid ‘Dead Front Room Syndrome’ When Extending
What happens to your front room if your new extension has a living area? Here’s how to avoid creating a redundant room
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LifeExpert Opinion: How to Sleep in a Heatwave
Struggling to get some shut-eye during the heat? Here's how to up your chances of falling – and staying – asleep
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OutdoorsNo-Mow Gardens: What to Lay if You Can't Have Grass
Three experts reveal the top materials to choose if grass isn't an option for your outdoor area
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Architecture12 Dos and Don'ts of Renovating a Heritage Home
Restoring your period home to its former glory? Three heritage renovation experts share their top tips for success
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Outdoor Areas13 Questions to Ask Before Building a Rooftop Terrace
Sky's the limit? An architect reveals everything you need to know about rooftop terraces, from councils to costs
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Architecture4 Ways to Tell if Your Architect is Good, Bad or Mediocre
An expert shares how to judge a potential architect from the design stage to budgeting and beyond
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