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How to mix your own paint colour, according to the experts

Mixing your own paint colour is a brilliant way to create a unique shade for your room. But before getting out your brushes, make sure you heed the advice of the experts
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A florist’s guide to simple, elegant table arrangements for Christmas

Florist and author Graeme Corbett of Bloom & Burn walks us through how he makes elegant table arrangements using seasonal local ingredients
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A florist’s guide to making a mantel garland using foraged and seasonal ingredients

What is more festive than a bit of crafting? Florist and author Graeme Corbett of Bloom & Burn walks us through how he makes his festive mantel garlands, using seasonal local ingredients.
Christmas wreaths

How to make a Christmas wreath: a florist’s step-by-step guide

Hoping to create your own Christmas wreath this year? Let acclaimed florist Philippa Craddock show you how its done
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How to make the most charming DIY advent calendar that the whole family will love

Keen to make the most of your countdown until Christmas? Decorative painter Amy Balfour lays out the steps to create your very own advent calendar
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Natural ways to make your house smell like autumn

Old-world tricks and gentle alchemy to lend your house a cosy, autumnal aroma
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Why we should all consider making the decoration we can’t afford

How to tap into the creativity that will enable japanning, marble-effect painting, the production of Impressionist pictures, and more
Summer living

Tess Newall’s guide to pressing flowers for a charming framed display

One of our favourite artists, Tess Newall is an expert at creating beautiful crafts at home. Here she shares her helpful guide to pressing flowers so you can give it a try this summer
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The DIY jobs we would categorically never do

There are some aspects of a renovation you can take on yourself, and some you really can't
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11 DIY Kitchen Projects That Will Elevate the Heart of Your Home in 10 Minutes or Less

Interior designers reveal the best refreshes guaranteed to save you time and money
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How to build the perfect fire (and recipes you can cook on it)

Whether its traditional hearth, a wood-burning stove, or an outside pit, ignite your fire right this Christmas 
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How to DIY wall panelling 

Wood panelling adds instant charm and character to an interior – and its easier than you'd think. 
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How to DIY: cafe and cupboard curtains

In the great gamut of DIY jobs, these pretty little curtains are very achievable
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How to become more confident with DIY jobs

In an extract from her new book, Your Not Forever Home, Katharine Ormerod puts out a case for women taking on more DIY
Gardens

A beginner's guide to gardening

Hands in the dirt, soft breeze on your face and sweet scents swirling around you: gardening is the best hobby to get into. We've dug up the best tips for beginners.
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How to DIY: wallpaper

Wallpapering a room yourself may seem daunting, but with the right tools and a good dose of patience, it can be done
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How to DIY: fitting your own flooring

If you're thinking about redoing your flooring and fitting it yourself, read on for top tips from the professionals and those who have done it before
Gardens

Cuprinol announces the 17th ‘Shed of the Year’ competition

Spring is officially in bloom and now is the time to give your tired shed a makeover - and yourself a chance to be crowned winner of Cuprinol’s ‘Shed of the Year’.