See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property The property This house was certainly going to put Irene’s ingenuity to the test. When she first visited, water was pouring through the roof right to the basement, where the living and sleeping quarters were laid out in ‘such a whirlwind of interconnecting rooms that it was almost impossible to make sense of it’. The ground floor, which now accommodates the kitchen and living area, was ‘a weird, ginormous hallway that was incredibly dingy’, while she likens the staircase to something out of an Austrian chalet....

Farmers’ wives, however, have always found a corner for a favourite rose, even if they do not have as much time to devote to that corner as they would like. All of this makes the garden unusual for its scale and beauty. See more: Design gardens, garden advice and inspiration on our dedicated gardens page Garden orientation South-facing garden of an 18th-century thatched farmhouse in Wiltshire. Soil Initially extremely poor and chalky, but tonnes of spent mushroom compost were used to enrich the beds when they were created in 2010....

As detailed Chad Robertson, Head of Live Service at Bioware, the rollout of the VIP demo didn’t go as planned. Among the problems encountered early on was at the beginning, where several VIPs were having difficulties logging into the game. It didn’t stop there either; once logged in, the very same players were then met by what has been described as a never-ending wall of loading screens. Bombarding the players one after the other....

The details came from Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in a note to investors. Beginning the aforementioned MacBook Pro, future hardware will be using the scissor mechanism instead of the Butterfly mechanism. This will result in keyboards that are less likely to fail due to heat, dust and other small particles. The use of the scissor switches will make the keyboard a little thicker, but will have longer key travel as a result....

One well-known study regarding indoor plants and air quality was conducted by NASA in 1989. Scientists were studying natural ways to purify the air in enclosed spaces, such as space stations, and today this has led to further insight into how particular plants can benefit our homes. Best air cleaning indoor plants Best air cleaning indoor plants Together with expert tips, our guide will inform you of everything you need to know, including where to position and how to care for air purifying plants....

From top gooseneck kettles for coffee lovers to smart kettles that offer adjustable temperatures for different types of teas, there are many innovative designs out there to choose from, and we have curated a collection of the very best. Electric kettles can come in a range of colors and patterns and can be a great way to make a unique, colorful statement in your kitchen, however, metallic tones and muted shades always prove popular too, establishing an elegant, understated look....

These luxury kitchen organizers have a focus on high-quality materials and ingenious designs in order to make cooking and cleaning a seamless process. They can also contribute to the design of your space too, subtracting clutter from your carefully constructed vision. Helpfully, there are so many ways to subtly include kitchen organizers into your space. That includes maximizing pre-existing space under countertops and within cabinets, and more complex solutions, including lazy Susans and wall organizers....

Doing your research and choosing the best TV for your needs and your home space is no small task. So, shop for your TV with one of the best retailers to make sure you’re taking advantage of the widest selection, the most helpful customer service, and the most generous promotions and returns policies. These are our top picks of stores when you’re buying a TV. 1. Best Buy (opens in new tab) 1....

Cabinets can help with the safekeeping of your treasured trinkets too, and keep them from being misplaced. All of these choices are wall-mounted, so it is really important to think about which wall, or which section of your wall, you want to choose. Also consider if assembly is required for the cabinet that you’ve chosen, too. A high-quality wall storage cabinet will help you to organize every single space within your home in an effortless way, and slip away things that you don’t want to be seen....

Beyoncé was revealed as the face of the new ad when it debuted during the 2021 Emmy Awards broadcast. A tribute to the Audrey Hepburn movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the commercial sees Beyoncé playing the piano while singing the movie’s Academy Award-winning, Moon River, and wearing the company’s iconic 128.54-karat Tiffany Diamond. The commercial’s setting needed to be ultra-opulent for the upscale pairing, and The Orum House, with its enviable location atop a magnificent Bel Air hilltop, is certainly worthy of the Queen of Pop....

There are more than 60 different species of birch trees, each with their own unique colors, textures and characteristics. From the red bark of the Chinese Red birch and the richly textured River Birch, to the snow white Himalayan and the miniature Dwarf Birch, there is a birch tree that will be able to complement every one of your backyard ideas. Birch trees: a guide to popular species Birch trees: a guide to popular species...

From the leaked photos, the camera seems to be slightly shorter than EOS-R with a reduced top hump. Also gone is the large LCD display on the top plate, along with the EOS-R Multifunction Touch Bar.Instead, we get buttons with a layout reminiscent of Canon’s mid-range DSLRs. The mode dial is back but important buttons and switches are carried over from the EOS-R. The rumored specs list include: 26.2 Million Pixels Full Size SensorDual pixel CMOS AFDIGIC 85 fpsISO sensitivity: 100 to 40000 (equivalent to extended ISO: 50, 51200, 102400)Organic EL EVF3″ type touch panel variable angle liquid crystalDual Sensing ISDLO in camera, RAW development in camera, C-RAW compatibleSize: 132....

Grime and food from pots and pans as well as things like soil from watered houseplants can easily get stuck down the drain, creating an unpleasant odor. So, make sure your kitchen is a pleasant space to be by cleaning the kitchen sink – and in particular the drain – once a week. Jelina Saliu, Chief Innovation Officer at Safely (opens in new tab), the home care and cleaning brand by Kris Jenner and Emma Grede, says: ‘Various foods and objects can easily drop down the kitchen sink and get stuck, clogging the drain which makes it hard for water to flow down....