Alex D'arcy-Orga

Stories by Alex D'arcy-Orga

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Lifestyle
9 Jan 2026

DO SOMETHING YOU

New Year, new things to do, try, and explore in Surrey in 2026. Looking for short courses and workshops? Expand your mind, broaden your horizons, and get a new perspective on life as you know it with these top courses kicking off this January. Whether you want to finally learn to crochet or try your hand at blacksmithing, do something, you. 
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House and Garden
29 Dec 2025

PAINT COLOURS OF THE YEAR 2026

Are you planning to refresh the interior of your home next year? Then you might be interested in the paint colours that are set to be big in 2026.
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House and Garden
22 Dec 2025

HOW TO SAFELY WINTERISE YOUR GREENHOUSE

Winterising your greenhouse is an essential process when it comes to ensuring that your plants survive the cold winter months. By keeping the space well-maintained, you can retain heat, protect plants from frost damage, and prevent costly repairs caused by issues such as frozen plumbing.
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House and Garden
18 Dec 2025

LOG BURNERS VS GAS FIRES

Log burner vs gas fire – what’s hot and what’s not?  Nothing quite creates the same beautiful ambience as a live burning fire. But just how efficient is a live fire when compared to a gas fire? It is important to consider which type of fire is best for your home. If you are planning on getting a new fire in your home, there are some factors that you should take into account.
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House and Garden
15 Dec 2025

TOP 10 HOME REPAIR TO DO BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS

As the year comes to a close, most of us are starting to think about the festive season, family gatherings, and maybe a bit of downtime before January comes around. But before you settle in for winter, there’s one more thing worth putting on your list – maintaining your home.
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House and Garden
12 Dec 2025

HOW TO FREEZE PROOF YOUR HOME

Want to find out how to freeze-proof your home? The very first frost always seems to just sneak up on us, and while we’re rushing to find our thick coats and hats, our homes face a serious threat: freezing temperatures. These drastic temperature drops can lead to significant heat loss and, worse, catastrophic plumbing failures like burst pipes.
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House and Garden
12 Dec 2025

SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR LIVING ROOM FEEL WARMER

When it’s a little chilly, homeowners are constantly looking for ways to make their homes feel warmer. The living room, the place where we spend the most time relaxing and entertaining, is an important space to keep warm. Luckily, there are some great, simple tricks to make your living room feel warmer.
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House and Garden
11 Dec 2025

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHIMNEY SWEEPING

Are you lighting your fireplaces to keep your homes cosy during the cold weather? It’s important to ensure that your chimney is clean and maintained before lighting your fire for the first time – let’s find out what you need to know about chimney sweeping.
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Lifestyle
5 Dec 2025

RECIPE: THE SMOKING BISHOP

“Smoking Bishop!?” I hear you say. No, it’s not the latest reform from the Church of England but instead a drink popularised by Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ and first mentioned in English literature via Jonathan Swift’s verse ‘Oranges’ from the late 1600s.