DO YOU HAVE TOO MUCH FURNITURE IN YOUR HOME?

Keeping your home cosy and functional isn’t just about choosing the right paint or stylish decor. The amount of furniture you have plays a big role. Too much furniture can turn your space into a cluttered, frustrating place to be.

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2025 CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW GARDEN TRENDS

Love your garden? The trends at the Chelsea Flower Show this year are a mixture of acknowledging the challenges of gardening in the 21st century as well as embracing new technologies that may help with those problems. There are deep human connections to be made in many of the garden designs and themes, and there is a focus on health and wellbeing.

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SIGNS YOUR HOME NEEDS REDECORATING

Keeping your home looking fresh and inviting is important for many reasons, including comfort, self-esteem, and positive mental health. However, over time, even the most well-loved spaces can begin to feel out of date or less comfortable.

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WHICH INDOOR PLANTS ARE BEST FOR PURIFYING AIR?

House plants are a great way to bring the outdoors into the comfort and warmth of your home through all seasons. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, this beautiful range of plants often comes with a number of benefits to our physical and mental health, including reduced stress and anxiety, better sleep quality, and even respiratory benefits.

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MONEY-SAVING HOME MAINTENANCE TASKS EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD KNOW

Home maintenance often feels like a hassle. Something that takes time and costs money. But believe it or not, keeping on top of certain home maintenance tasks can actually save you money in the long term.

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10 ESSENTIAL SPRING CLEANING JOBS TO DO RIGHT NOW

Spring is in the air, and now is the perfect time to give your home a proper spring clean. But where do you even start with this annual task – this is the essential to-do list for every homeowner.

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HISTORIC GERTRUDE JEKYLL GARDEN PLANS DONATED TO SURREY HISTORY CENTRE

Recently unearthed plans of a Surrey garden, designed by the renowned Gertrude Jekyll, have been donated to the Surrey History Centre.  

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR SMALL GARDEN LOOK BIGGER

If you have a smaller sized garden, it can easily feel cluttered and untidy if the space is not utilised carefully. This may put you off gardening and spending time on maintenance, but even the smallest space can become a sanctuary of beauty and relaxation if approached correctly.

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WHICH LOCAL AMENITIES ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME?

Whether you’re looking to sell your home, buy a new house or are considering a move to a new area, you’ll have no doubt spent time researching property prices. Although the size of the house and the condition it’s in will affect its value, it’s not just about the bricks and mortar. The area it’s in also plays a role.

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