Friday 18 May 2012
Max McMurdo Max McMurdo, Director of Reestore, shows you how to be eco at home. Everything from how to upcycle shopping trolleys into chairs and insights into his new green projects are right here.
Reestore Piled up washer drums to the left, discarded shopping trolleys to the right and various parts of old bath tubs strewn across the floor. No, this isn't a scrap yard this is reestore.
If you've ever wondered about how the different renewable energies work then look no further:
dial The latest updates to help you save money and energy at home by becoming more economical.
ROOM FOR LIVING The living room needs to be practical in design, attractive and comfortable. No pressure then.
bedroom Now is the perfect time to think about giving your bedroom a contemporary, refreshed look.
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king family kitchen It's taken soul-searching, sleepless nights and weeks of financial planning but you've finally made the decision. You're going to have a new kitchen.
fireplace Anyone who has sat through Grand Designs on Channel 4 knows that, just before the final commercial break, things will go horribly wrong...

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hardhat There's nothing like a design rethink - even a mini-makeover - to cheer up both you and your home!
bad plumbing Over 6 million Britons have fallen foul of a "cowboy" trader in the past five years.
toolbox It's sod's law. Anything that can go wrong in your home, will go wrong. Things will break, you will curse.
female diy Julia Kendell, spokesperson for The National Home Improvement Show, is championing a new generation of DIY females
mowing An Englishman's shed is his castle. It's also, on occasion, his sanctuary, his study and his sleepy-corner hideaway.
bathroom makeover 1 TOOTHPASTE gets squirted, water gets splashed and clothes get thrown around in it. Yet we really need our bathroom to be a little haven from the stresses and strains of everyday life.

THAT old expression about spring being in the air is spot-on. The birds are belting out romantic ballads like there’s no tomorrow, the sun is flying higher in the sky and the air smells oh, so sweet.So take a deep breath and enjoy it. Now’s the time to freshen up your décor indoors and spruce up your living space outdoors.

 

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fun at the fair Garden designer Catherine Waddington trained at Chelsea and now creates gorgeous gardens. Here's her exclusive look at Chelsea Flower Show 2012.
Jubilee hearts With the celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee starting already and regular news of souvenir products being launched, we are on the look out for the best mementos and memorabilia for your home.
If you have an old family recipe that you'd like to share, send it to us at homesandgardens@lsnmedia.co.uk and we'll publish it here on the website for everyone to enjoy. We'd love to hear about how your recipe has come down through the family.
NEXT time you find yourself out in your garden with a big pair of sharpened secateurs STOP! A perfectly manicured lawn may be your ideal garden design but spare a thought for the wildlife.
Relax amongst the flowers Whether it's a balcony, a patio, a back yard or a garden that you've got - if the weather this summer is kind then, odds are, you are going to want to spend some time sitting out in it. But on what?
linda levene Linda Levene is founder of Light & Space, the new online interior design service that also specializes in offering a Home Staging service for clients.
veg patch 1 By growing even some of your own fruit, vegetables and herbs your food will be cheaper, fresher and more rewarding.
garden design Your garden may not be Hampton Court but you'd be amazed at what you can do on even the smallest patch.
king family garden A warm summer evening; the last streaks of red have yet to fade from the sky. When all of a sudden - OW! Crash, tinkle, tinkle...

lucy Flying the nest can be stressful. For many, university is the first experience of fending for themselves and this can often involve residing in a hovel...
hitler house The house that looks like Hitler became an overnight internet sensation a while or so ago - much to the astonishment of its owner. Now, the ordinary end-of-terrace in Swansea, has sparked a wave of
climbing roses Whatever the weather is doing, it's clear to anyone who is contemplating selling their house that there's still a chill wind blowing through the property market.