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Welcome

At last, summer feels like it’s finally arrived, which for

Home IMPROVEMENT

Turn the page to get the low-down on choosing the

All you need to know about choosing patio doors

Patio doors can be an integral part of a room’s

CASE STUDY

Hannah and Charles Finch share a common interest in buying

Property know-how with George

Whether you are building a new home or upgrading or

Gardening

If you’d love to grow your own vegetables but don’t

Enjoy a taste of the exotic

When thinking of exotic plants the mind conjures up images

Your letters

Q I recently purchased a 1950s larder unit from an

Shopping guide

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Eco news

if you’re planning on throwing a dinner party this month,

This month we love...

Foodies rejoice! Shrewsbury Food Festival is back for its third

HOUSEHOOLD HINTS

A pretty floral display needn’t be expensive to create, a

What to look out for THIS MONTH

Whether you want to lock in the steam or protect

We test... pressure cookers

We were impressed with the capacity of this model, we

Wire-free charging

Stay on top of the latest issues and hot topics

Rental requirements

According to recent research for Heart of House at argos,

Washing woes

Despite nine in 10 of us owning a washing machine,

Smartphone shopping

If you often shop on Homebase’s website for DIY materials

Safety first

The danger of loose hanging blind cords has been a

Enjoy the great outdoors with the latest camping buys

If you love nothing more than getting away from it

Decorating

George home has teamed up with The prince’s Trust charity

Trend Alert...Mid-century modern

Background wallpaper Votna 111112 from Levande collection, £36 per roll,

Update your OUTSIDE SPACE

Whether you have a large garden, a small patio or

We added personality to our kitchen for just £1,000

Cover up unattractive appliances with a handmade curtain. Red striped

We’ve gone from cramped to clutter-free

Choose a colourful wallpaper to add instant impact in the

I can’t believe the difference knocking a wall down has made

Adjustable bar stools cater for family members, both short and

Kitchens & BATHROOMS

Our obsession with Mason jars, retro tins and quirky containers

Our new open-plan layout is much more family-friendly

Brenda Kimber, 42, a teacher, lives in a four-bedroom, detached

MAKE A STYLE STATEMENT with a new splashback

Although often overlooked, a splashback is an important component of

We now have a stylish multi-functional space

Jeanette O’Keefe, 45, an accounts assistant, lives in a three-bedroom,

EDITORS CHOICE

‘Get ready for summer by introducing splashes of colour into

Make your bathroom more FAMILY-FRIENDLY

Unless you’re lucky enough to have more than one bathroom

Make, do & craft

We’re getting you ready for your summer holidays this month

Furniture facelift

We spotted this plain bedside table at Ikea – it

Sew simple

A good weekend bag is essential for quick trips away

Girls’ Guide to DIY

Main image and step-by-step images B&Q’s You Can Do It

ASK THE EXPERTS

My precious plants get ravaged by slugs every year, I’ve

Your June checklist

With summer upon us it’s time to wheel out the

Our house is a history of our travels

Alifetime of travel has resulted in a very unique interior

We imprinted our style on a modern property

John created wine storage above the fridge freezer by pushing

I turned a tiny one-bed flat into a fantastic family space

Karen Dammone faced one of her toughest design challenges ever

One look at the garden and we were hooked

Painting the concrete floor really made a difference in the

Food & Drink

• To make a sweet and spicy jam, peel the

Posh picnics

✔150ml mayonnaise ✔3 tbsp green pesto ✔2 tsp fresh chives,