Alex D'arcy-Orga

Stories by Alex D'arcy-Orga

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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.
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House and Garden
5 Dec 2025

ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR WINTER DIY JOBS

If you haven’t done it already, now is the time when we prepare our homes and gardens for colder, wetter and windier days. An essential part of that maintenance is the use of proper power tools. These essential tools for DIY jobs allow us to build, repair and maintain, keeping our properties in good condition throughout autumn, winter and beyond.
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What's On
4 Dec 2025

THE SPORTS LOCKER: SPORTS IN S THIS DECEMBER

Discover sports in Surrey with our regular feature, The Sports Locker. From Festive Fun Runs and Dirty Santas to basketball, football, and rugby. Get ready, get sweaty, and read on. 
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House and Garden
4 Dec 2025

HOME MAINTENANCE JOBS TO DO RIGHT NOW

December is here, and Christmas and the New Year are fast approaching. Now is the time of year when the nights are getting darker, the weather is getting colder, and autumn is in full swing. This month is all about getting your home ready for cosy winter nights and preparing everything ready for the festive season ahead. 
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What's On
4 Dec 2025

KEEP IT GREEN: ECO-FRIENDLY SURREY

Looking for sustainable and eco-friendly events in Surrey? In this, the month, where one may have a tendency to overconsume and be caught by the glare of shiny things – let’s take a mo to think about Mother Earth before you go all ga-ga buying stuff you really don’t need to.