The traditional toilet we are most familiar with is called a close-coupled toilet. On a close-coupled toilet, the cistern –... View Article
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Thinking of turning your home into an Airbnb? Short-term renting is bigger business than ever – with 5 million Airbnb... View Article
There are windmill conversions, and then there’s The Windmill in Suffolk – one of the very best. Sitting in gently... View Article
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A pantry is a small room used to store food, usually attached to or just off the main kitchen. The... View Article
Although we think of solar energy as primarily a way of generating electricity, solar water heating is an alternative use... View Article
An outdoor shower can be a great practical addition to your garden. For example, if you live near the sea... View Article
What do you do when you have to leave a home you’ve lovingly designed and built yourself, or spent years... View Article
A pond can be a source of constant delight in your garden. Whether you choose a formal water feature or... View Article
Finding a property you love in the sun should be the easy part. That’s when the hard work begins to... View Article
Firepits and bowls, chimeneas, fire baskets, outdoor fireplaces and wood-burning stoves remain favourite forms of outdoor heating. As you sit... View Article
The vibes of this unique home in Devon are ‘Bond villain’s lair – if that villain had a change of... View Article
“Veranda” or “verandah”? Let’s get that out of the way first. In British English, for a long time, the word... View Article
Repair is the new replace. To help save the planet – and save themselves cash – more and more people... View Article
Beautiful Backwater, nestling at the heart of the Norfolk Broads, is an award-winning holiday home designed by architect Patrick Michell,... View Article