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The ‘dead’ space underneath a bed is an area that often gets forgotten about, which can make it a magnet for dust bunnies, odd socks and crumpled-up tissues. But if space is tight or storage is lacking in a small bedroom or guest room, then making use of the underbed area is an easy way of gaining extra stowing space. Storing clothing, bedding or out-of-season items under a bed means that they are close by and convenient should you need to access them in a hurry – unlike items stored in an attic – plus they are out of sight, which allows your more decor-friendly bedroom ideas to shine....

According to a report released in the UK, the hacks were conducted by APT29 – also known as Cozy Bear – a hacker group that is reportedly by the Russian state and to date, has targeted universities, diplomatic agencies, and health organisations located around the world. The report further elaborates Cozy Bear’s actions, saying that the hacker group had been trying to steal intellectual property relating to vaccines. Via a variety of tools and techniques that involves port scanning and spear-phishing....

From knocking through rooms to clocking up hundreds of hours in the garden, no corner has been left untouched. Its owner, Chris Myers, has handmade soft furnishings, restored furniture, and planted up an abundant cottage garden. While her husband Neil has repurposed salvaged materials in his workshop. The house was unloved and its garden an untamed wilderness before the couple took it on, and now with an extension, a refreshed downstairs layout, and that pretty veranda, the 1904 house in Buckinghamshire, UK, is one of the world’s best homes....

Members of the public can choose their favorite garden from a shortlist of 15 eligible projects, ranging from a large rural garden situated among vineyards and olive groves of a Tuscan estate in Italy, to a tiny courtyard in Kensington. Sponsored by Homes & Gardens, the People’s Choice Award entries have been chosen by an independent judging panel of industry experts from among the Society of Garden Designers Awards 2022 shortlist....

Have you been meaning to disable iCloud Photos and wondering what happens next? Will your photos be deleted from iPhone? Will they be removed from iCloud? Don’t worry. Whatever your reason for turning off iCloud — be it lack of iCloud storage space or dislike towards the cloud, we will tell you what happens when you disable iCloud and delete photos from it. Let’s get started with the basics first....

Although most online searches are around when to put a Christmas tree up, there is just as much confusion about when to pack it away after the holiday. Whether you subscribe to Christmas traditions or not, it turns out there is one date in January, also called Twelfth Night, that is the sweet spot for returning your home to normal after the holiday. This, if you’re a stickler for tradition, is when you should be taking your Christmas tree down – and where this strange tradition comes from – though there’s no judgement from us if yours comes down on the 26th or stays up until Easter....

If you’ve read up on how to get rid of mosquitoes, it is likely that you and your home are already less attractive to summer’s most annoying pest. However, even with the right prevention methods, you are unfortunately not guaranteed protection. And while it is important to know what keeps mosquitoes away – it is equally vital to know what attracts this insect – and, consequently, what to avoid to stay bite-free for the remainder of their season....

Wood is an ultra-desirable flooring choice because it has natural beauty, appealing warmth, durability and a look that won’t be overtaken by the tides of interiors fashion. But is it suitable for kitchens? Both heat and moisture in the environment affect wood, causing warping, swelling and shrinkage and, because of the activities that take place in a kitchen, wood kitchen flooring is far more exposed to changes in temperature and humidity than if it was in a living space or a bedroom....

However, the actual availability of the phone depends on the variant that you prefer. Specifically, the variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage will be released first on 18 June while the unit with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage will follow later on 25 June. Both variants are equipped with a 6.53-inch Full HD+ display alongside MediaTek Helio G80 processor, LPDDR4X RAM, and eMMC 5.1-based internal storage. They also comes with a 13MP main camera on its back alongside 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro, and 2MP depth cameras....

The announcement poster is vague and doesn’t contain any information about the phone’s hardware or feature. What is does announce, however, is that Xiaomi will be officially pulling back the curtain on the phone on 30 July, which is the end of this month. While nothing has been confirmed, there is speculation that the phone will be sporting Qualcomm’s recently announced Snapdragon 855+ SoC. It makes sense, especially when you consider how pointless it would be for the brand to simply release an “updated” variant of its gaming phone with the same chipset....

So, read our top 10 solutions for rooms with low ceilings to gain the confidence to create stylishly designed living areas that feel spacious and perfectly proportioned. See: Living room ideas – clever ways to decorate living spaces 1. Choose low-slung furniture to make a ceiling look higher 1. Choose low-slung furniture to make a ceiling look higher Low-slung furniture that hugs the floor is the friend of living rooms with low ceilings....

With time at home a new norm, dog owners have become even more appreciative of their canine companions (especially as a reported 46% of dogs like watching TV beside their owners). However current restrictions on daily walkies has meant that dog owners need to get creative to ensure their four-legged friends remain happy and healthy. See: 10 best pet-friendly houseplants to keep your cats and dogs safe A study of 1,500 UK dog owners, commissioned by Devon-based, natural dog nutrition experts, Forthglade (opens in new tab), found that 57% of owners cite their canine companion as a best friend, with 88% saying their dog makes them happy and 60% saying their dog helps them deal with stress and anxiety....

Estate experts have revealed that your open-plan layout may be hindering your home’s chances on the market – most significantly in a post-pandemic world when open-plan living room ideas are less sought-after. Do open-plan layouts devalue your home? Do open-plan layouts devalue your home? We caught up with real estate professionals to find out whether you should interrupt your open-plan kitchen ideas – or whether this layout remains in demand worldwide....