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Autumn is upon us once again and the nights are

Home Improvement

Stabledoor travertine tiles, from around £41 per sq m, Topps

Easy ways to make your home more eco-friendly

There’s never been a better time to make eco-friendly upgrades

CASE STUDY

Rachel Parsons works as an educational consultant for climate change

Property know-how with George

I’m a firm believer that good design can genuinely change

Create a welcoming entrance

Curtain: Nature Study NS-34-5-2, £45 per m; cushions: Woodland Walk

Shopping guide

Eco news

We spoke to Tom Pratt, General Manager at LightBulbs Direct,

This month we love...

Dust off your walking boots and make the most of

HOUSE HOLD HINTS

We all recognise the saying ‘prevention is better than cure’

What to look out for THIS MONTH

Give your baking kit a stylish makeover with these copper-coated

We test... handheld steam cleaners

This gadget was really lightweight, making it easy to manoeuvre

Pet nutrition know-how

Fetch, the online pet store from Ocado, has launched a

Wardrobe worries

A poll by Sharps has revealed that the typical woman’s

Meat-free marvels

If you’re a vegetarian, or even just trying to reduce

Popularity contest

With so many property programmes on television, presenters can go

Stress-free moving

Moving house is renowned for being a stressful time, so

Consumer news... IN FOCUS

These days there are so many options when it comes

Decorating

Plaid prints and rich colours are staples of autumn home

TREND ALERT... vintage country

The vintage country trend is a very simple style to

HARDWORKING living rooms

Klimpen drawer unit, £65; Linnmon table top; £35; Nipen leg,

Get ready to hibernate this autumn

With temperatures dropping and the nights getting darker, now is

I’ve made the most of my cottage living room

A peg rail across one wall makes a room look

It’s now a modern family space

Having re-located to Kent, Melanie, 44, and Steve Pratt, 48,

Our room is brimming with rustic charm

When Nicola Pond, moved into her two-bedroom Georgian home in

Kitchens &BATHROOMS

Treat your bathroom to a makeover that’s worthy of a

Clever planning gave me my dream kitchen

Eager to get on the property ladder, Ashleigh and Gary

make your kitchen more ECO-FRIENDLY

As one of the busiest rooms of the house, and

Clever choices have made our bathroom feel light

When Linda and Stuart Yarker retired, they took the opportunity

Save water WITH ECO-FRIENDLY BATHROOMS

With the bathroom accounting for a whopping 60% of a

Make it easy!

Autumn is here and we’re getting into the spirit of

Make, do & craft

Add an extra dimension to your floral displays with this

Furniture facelift

Using wooden crates to create your own funky furniture is

Sew simple

Keep your table protected and set the scene for cosy

Girl's Guide to DIY

• Use an electric drill to make a series of

ASK THE EXPERTS

Q I’m in the process of refurbishing my bathroom, and

Your October checklist

It’s that time of year again when the evenings are

This is the house that eBay built!

After viewing lots of rundown repossessed houses in the Newcastle

Our house is made for sharing

Jo and Andy Weatherill felt completely at home from the

Buying my first home meant I had to be clever with my finances

Growing tired of renting a small boxy apartment in the

We have achieved comfort on a budget

Since marrying quite a few years ago Shirley and Ian

Food & Drink

Make sure the designated drivers don’t miss out at this

Enjoy an autumn feast

✔1 cauliflower head ✔1-2 tsp creamed horseradish ✔1 tbsp olive