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Your Home Magazine
September 2015
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Editor’s Letter
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Isn’t it funny, no matter how many years ago you
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
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Downsize your home for a low-maintenance lifestyle
Downsizing can be very liberating. You’ll be able to get
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Property know-how with George
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Gardening
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The only way is up
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Clean windows and shower screens, remove condensation, and clear up
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Coeliac confusion
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Modern family
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Decorating
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It’s gone from dark and dated, to bright and beautiful
When Sheena Watson moved into her three-bedroom terrace, in Margate,
Spruce up your home with a whole new look
This rural, country feel is sure to warm up your
Makeovers
It’s all change in my compact bathroom
A double-ended bath, complete with sleek wall-mounted tap, is the
It’s both sophisticated and family-friendly
Shutters offer a good combination of light and privacy, and
Kitchens & bathrooms
Kitchens & BATHROOMS
Summer is on its way out, but that doesn’t mean
Bright, bold highlights make my kitchen stand out
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Make, do & craft
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Sew simple
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