One of the most important things to do with hydrangeas in autumn is to apply a layer of mulch to the base – this is particularly important at this time of year as mulch helps protect plants from frost ...

Let's face it, how many times have you really stopped to think about the light switches in your kitchen? I'll bet not many. But that ought to change. While a small detail in your interior style, ...

The Oracle Dual Boiler from Sage is designed to be the ultimate assisted espresso machine. A bean to cup machine that, if you can afford it, is capable of recreating the shot-pulling talents of your ...

Garden advice What to plant in empty garden beds now to fill the gaps in your borders for an easy autumn refresh Garden advice The rookie bulb planting mistakes I was making - and what I now do ...

Beads of water trickling down your windows first thing in the morning is a common frustration during the colder months. Left untreated, this condensation can soon cause mould and damp around your ...

There's nothing quite so satisfying as the sound of autumn leaves crunch, crunch, crunching underfoot – unless, of course, you're trudging through your own backyard. While it's tempting to run for a ...

You can leave perennials alone for winter interest and shelter for wildlife, but if you’d prefer to keep your garden looking tidy, October is the prime time to trim them. You shouldn’t be giving ...

You can also tumble-dry it on a low setting. However, Dreamland states it should be removed from the dryer whilst still damp and then air-dried for the last stage. That's because you need to stretch ...

'While it may be tempting to use fabric softener on your towels, this should really be avoided. Softener leaves a waxy coating on your towel’s fibres, which reduces its absorbency over time and ruins ...

Now the family calls this Grade II listed manor house home. Built in 1570 of mellow honey-toned Cotswold stone, has a large hall, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, snug, utility, boot room, seven ...

I have overhauled my own home with these simple IKEA hacks that can easily be done in a day or two at most, elevating your decor ...

Pansies and violas are handy little bedding plants that are brilliant for adding instant colour to pots and planters. You can pick them up quite cheaply in garden centres right now, and they’ll often ...