Shopping guide

Welcome

Now that the nights are long and there’s a definite

Home IMPROVEMENT

We can’t all be lucky enough to have a property

Buy a home in a property hotspot

Nothing’s guaranteed in the world of property – after all,

‘My home’s set to benefit from Crossrail’

Buying one’s first home is always exciting, and Sabina Hasanli

Property know-how with George

We all know that we are in the middle of

Your letters

I really love reading Your Home because it’s down to

Eco news

Much like an electric blanket for your floors, rugBuddy™ is

This month we love...

Bonfire night on 5th November is a great excuse to

HOUSEHOLD HINTS

The kitchen is the hub of the home, so it’s

Great buy

Experts in solving tricky kitchen and food preparation problems, Joseph

We test... toasters

This had an attractive retro design, with a stylish reflective

Print your own personalised labels

Stay on top of the latest issues and hot topics

Frozen assets

A survey by AppliancesDirect.co.uk has shown that the average UK

Mum’s the word

Kitchen favourite Pyrex’s latest study has revealed that modern mums

Good neighbours

Having found out that over a third of people would

Costly mistakes

Over two thirds of those who have attempted to carry

Consumer news... IN FOCUS

Make sure you’re not paying more than you need to

Decorating

Light boxes are a fun addition to any room but

TREND ALERT... MISTY MOORS

Create the perfect retreat from the cold, wind and rain

Pick the perfect sofa

Buying a new sofa is a major investment that’s going

Our new kitchen is modern and multi-functional

Buying their first home together was a big step for

We extended to create the perfect kitchen diner

Sharon Hughes, 48, and her partner Nick moved to their

We decided to open up and go open-plan

Having bought their 1950s semi, in Chester, as a renovation

Transform your home with Topps Tiles

If you’re thinking ahead to the festive season and worrying

Kitchens & BATHROOMS

Forget setting the table with your best white china –

We moved a giant boiler to free up space

Gill Moore, 66, a retired teacher lives with husband Roger

Cook up a storm with a brand new oven

If you’re finding that your cakes are baked unevenly, or

EDITOR’S CHOICE

‘Perfect your baking skills with this pretty-in-pink stand mixer from

Our bathroom needed a complete re-think

Jennifer Fildes and her husband, Nigel, live in this 1920s

Take two looks...

Oxford two tap hole traditional basin, from around £59.95, Victorian

Make it easy!

Make, do & craft

This soft, embellished cushion is perfect for cuddling up to

Furniture facelift

Sometimes the best projects can stem from an unexpected find

Sew sımple

Made from super soft chenille yarn, this striking rug can

Girls’ guide to DIY

⚫ Start at the longest wall with internal corners. Measure

ASK THE EXPERTS

Q I live in a hard water area and have

Your November checklist

Keeping your home clean over the cooler months can require

I paint a room white first, then wait for inspiration to strike

A nest of tables is so handy, great for guests,

I changed the look of my house by myself

In 1910, Eva McConkey’s greatgrandfather bought a brand new house

I have a grand scheme on a compact scale

Suburban living would never work for Muriel MacAskill. ‘I was

I just loved the amazing room sizes

Five years ago Sara and Stephen Green decided they wanted

Food & Drink

• To make venison burgers, combine 700g minced venison; 1

Fireside feast

PREPARATION TIME 20 MINUTES COOKING TIME ABOUT 3 HOURS 30