The substantial project was a Victorian end of terrace in Fulham owned by a family with three children. ‘With the help of Lucy Wood Architects, the house was gutted from top to bottom. We did the side return, which considerably increased the width of the rooms on the ground and first floors,’ says Amelia. ‘We added a bay window on the second floor, which transformed the main ensuite and we also added both a pod and a mansard on the second floor where the children’s bedrooms are....

Enjoying stunning views of the Clwydian Range in north east Wales, the garden mixes romantic, cottage-style planting against formal structure. Undaunted by what was an overgrown field when they took on the property in 2008, Tom and Jennifer have transformed the garden into a romantic delight. See: Cottage garden ideas – charming cottage garden plants and design tips Along with the one-acre walled garden, is an acre around the house, which was built in 1770 and was the former laundry and dairy for Llanrhaeadr Hall, once Tom’s ancestral home....

Security researcher Jane Manchun Wong also found a purchasing screen for Coins, detailing that the currency will allow you to support creators. From the looks of it, it seems awfully similar to the function served by Twitter’s existing Tip Jar feature, which lets users tip creators with cash or cryptocurrency. Wong found that the purchase of Coins will be done through Stripe, with Owji confirming that the feature seems to have no connection to crypto as of now....

Hardware Freak is a free software and points out every detail from your system hardware in a couple of seconds. It displays all the system specs right from the motherboard to your network adapters and even about the USB ports in your PC. It’s a nifty portable tool that can be carried in your USB thumb drive. To get started download, extract and run the application. Once the program is launched it takes a few seconds for the main page to appear....

See: Garden ideas – inspiration and ideas for outdoor spaces But tea leaves are not just good for plants – they can boost compost and deter pests, too. We investigate the upsides – and downsides – of using tea leaves in the garden. Using tea leaves in the garden Using tea leaves in the garden Plant fertilizers contain, among other ingredients, nitrogen, which encourages healthy leaf growth. Tea leaves also contain nitrogen – but much more than you’ll find in plant fertilizers....

Named teal after the common Teal duck, which has a bright teal eye-patch on its head, the color’s connection to nature reinforces its soothing and stimulating characteristics. In this article we will explore the frequent questions asked when researching, what color is teal? If you are decorating with teal, this guide will be invaluable. What color is teal? What color is teal? Located between blue and green on the color wheel, the teal shade is made up of an equal amount of both colors, which makes it a tertiary color (an equal mix of primary and secondary colors)....

If you notice carefully, the example I gave above is for a guest. That is for someone who needs your computer for a temporary period. So I suppose you’ve got an idea about what the guest mode is all about. But don’t assume just yet, there’s more to it than meets the eye. So let’s dive deep into the guest mode on Chrome and know more about it. What is Chrome’s Guest Mode What is Chrome’s Guest Mode...

It is only inevitable that you want your bedroom to look as good as possible. However, there are some decorating tropes that can make a house look cheap, and this can easily extend to the bedroom. Here, we investigate what makes a bedroom look cheap, and what to avoid. What makes your bedroom look cheap? What makes your bedroom look cheap? Some bedroom ideas are better avoided – here’s what designers warn against and why some styles may be worth rethinking....

But just the other day, I signed into a site and found that Safari wouldn’t ask me to save my password and username. Tried signing out and then back in, but to no avail. Since I didn’t fancy myself entering the same password over and over again, I decided to take a look around. If you are having the same issue as well, the following pointers should help you out....

While even the least green-thumbed of gardeners knows that plants need water, what can be less appreciated is that the timing of watering is vital in keeping the plants you’ve chosen as flower bed ideas as well as edibles healthy, and to avoid wasting water. Our guide has the details you need on when to water plants, and why, to optimize their growth and conserve a precious resource. When to water plants When to water plants...

However, if you’re facing a distinctly notable surge in flies, the reason could go beyond your windows and doors being left open. And if you discover why you have so many flies inside, you can easily find ways to keep flies out of the house, hopefully solving the problem for good. Here’s what the control experts suggest, for a fly-free home all summer long. Why do I have so many flies in my house?...

The reasons why your Christmas tree is dropping needles won’t surprise you: if you have bought a cut tree rather than a potted one with roots, essentially, you have a dying plant on your hands. The trick is to slow the march towards Christmas tree expiration as much as possible, which will, in turn, slow down the rate that it drops needles. There are many methods, from the right tree placement to a solid watering schedule, that you can use to keep a Christmas tree alive for as long as possible....

Feng Shui’s meaning is found in a series of intricacies. As well as finding the best Feng Shui bedroom layout and avoiding the Feng Shui death position, finding the correct positioning of each item can have a huge impact on the chi energy of your space. When it comes to Feng Shui bed placement, for example, ensuring you are not facing north could determine the quality of your rest. Here we look at why facing north could disturb your sleep, and where you should rest your head instead....