Your Home Magazine February 2014 Vorige editie

No matter how hard we try, most of us end up splurging out at Christmas or in the January sales, but at some point we need to start watching the pennies again. So in this issue we’ve got lots of great ideas for saving money while still creating a home that’s cosy and stylish. You’ll find plenty of quick, easy and purse-friendly ideas for updating your home for under £100 in our inspiring decorating feature on p.35. While in this month’s home improvement section we’ve got some great solutions for saving cash on your building and DIY projects (p.106). Even if you’re not splashing out on any large home improvement projects just yet, you can still make small savings that will help your bank balance stay healthy. Our consumer news pages this month look at some savvy ways that you can reduce your monthly outgoings. You can also cut your weekly food shopping bill by trying our recipes for fantastic low-cost family meals on page 100 – I particularly love the Welsh lamb gratin. If, like me, one of your New Year’s resolutions is to clear the clutter at home then make sure you turn to page 114 for our pick of the cleverest ways to turn awkward spaces into practical, organised storage areas.