Cold snaps, hurried cleaning and shunted furniture quietly batter skirting boards, leaving tired edges just as guests start ...

A wave of deeper colour is rolling through British homes this year, nudging neutral walls aside and reshaping our rooms.

You might not have a lot of time on your hands, but with a little money and elbow grease you can make some major changes to your front porch in a weekend.

Balconies are filled with potential that very few ever see. They sit empty, aside from storage for bikes or ...