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Spring is in the air, so it’s the perfect time to drag

This month we love…

Make the most of March with the best things to do, see and buy this month

HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Get your home spring-ready in style

Be a SMARTER SHOPPER

A survey has revealed what we get up to in secret –

Expert CONSUMER ADVICE

If you want more choice when it comes to medical care, going private may be the best solution

TOOLS & ACCESSORIES to make DIY a breeze

We’ve chosen some of the latest buys to help you tackle home improvement tasks around the home and garden

Your Letters

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Win! a new tool bundle from Draper Tools

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We have £6,243 worth of fab prizes up for grabs!

Win a set of sumptuous Victoria bed linen from Vantona

Shopping guide

Where to buy everything in this issue

Eco news

Discover this month’s green buys and advice

Decorating

Discover the latest spring trends to update your home

TREND ALERT… Blush pink & rose gold

Dusky pink and gold metallics were made for each other

Update your home with a fresh new look

Spring into action and give your home a head start in the style stakes, with our pick of this season’s best decorating trends

Bold colours brought my living room to life

Mel Watson transformed a drab beige space with bright peacock-inspired colours

Upcycled furniture makes my room unique

A fresh, family-friendly layout including some one-off pieces gave Cath Koutna’s living room a much-needed style boost

We reinstated some period charm

A clever combination of modern and traditional elements has transformed Joy Donovan’s dated living room into a colourful and characterful space

Kitchens & bathrooms

See how to spruce up your cloakroom

Smarten up your cloakroom

Make the most of every inch with these clever ideas for compact spaces

We took out a boiler to get a streamlined kitchen

Removing a disused boiler in huge housing gave Kay Greenway enough extra space to create the kitchen she wanted

Make a statement with new kitchen flooring

From affordable vinyl to showstopping ceramic tiles, take a look at our pick of the best designs

MAKE IT EASY

This month we’re all about taking something old and

MAKE, DO & CRAFT

Give household clutter a new lease of life with these upcycled projects

REVAMP, REPAIR, Recycle

Stash your stuff out of sight in these quirky tea chest storage seats

Sew simple

Make a gorgeous memory book as a gift this Mother’s Day

Girls’ guide to…diy

This month we show you how to update your windows with decorative film

Ask the EXPERTS

We answer your DIY and maintenance questions with a little help from the experts

CRAFT STASH must haves

Check out the latest crafting news, workshops and brilliant buys

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Reader homes

Whatever your style, turn the page to find real inspiration and great ideas

A run-down auction buy is now our perfect home

Katherine Shah transformed a dated period house into an eye-catching family home

We made our house work for our growing family

Rachel and James Tyrrell transformed their home into a bright, eclectic space the whole family can enjoy

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We gave our period home back its history

Charlotte and Oliver Haines have carefully crafted their Georgian conversion into all its original glory

We brought our own style to our new-build house

Clare Booth injected vintage glamour into the home she bought off-plan

Life of pie

Indulge yourself this month with our selection of irresistible pies

Home Improvement

Turn the page to find out the benefits of downsizing to a smaller property

Downsize to a more manageable home

Making the move to a smaller property? Read our essential advice on how to get it right

Property know-how with George

This month architect and presenter of Channel 4’s The Restoration Man, George Clarke, looks at how MOBI will be inspiring tomorrow’s generation of designers and house builders

Gardening

Great buys and advice to help your garden bloom

Cultivate your style

Discover a look you love and be inspired to achieve the garden of your dreams