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Full and opulent, these window treatment ideas have a grandeur about them which means they’re ideal for giving a sense of occasion to windows of period properties – they also act as a fabulous draught excluder in the winter. Window valance ideas Window valance ideas If you’re considering curtain ideas now, it makes sense to take a look at window valance ideas, too. Below, we’ve listed our favorite window valance ideas – and valance lookalike designs – so that you can dress your windows in style....

For many, decorating the tree is one of the most magical parts of the year, so the last thing you will want to think about is following design ‘rules.’ After all, the process often offers a chance for you to revisit personal heirlooms and homemade ornaments that you might otherwise never bring into your space. However, learning how to decorate a tree from professionals is never a bad thing, especially if you want to make the right statement to your friends and family over the festive season....

It turns out that even the best dehumidifier needs some setup and trial and error to get it working at its best, especially as each home is so different. Who knew that angling the machine the right way could greatly affect how quickly my thick jumpers would dry? Certainly not me. Here, I share the nine dehumidifier mistakes I have made since owning my machine that you can learn from them too....

‘The house was a real mess. I walked in through this very dull red door and there was a soil pipe running right through the middle of the place. It was beaten up; it felt abandoned and studenty. There was an outside toilet and an ugly 1960s lean-to on the back - but I instantly liked it and completed the sale in six weeks,’ says Paul. Renovation works Renovation works...

I’ve had the chance to sleep on one of Casper’s most premium offerings for several weeks now, and I’m ready to report back – and I’m feeling good. In fact so good, I think it’s one of the best mattresses you can buy. In the coming review, I’ll lay out who will love the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress, what it’s like to sleep on, what sets it apart from other mattresses with its construction, and the million-dollar question: is it worth it?...

Cottage gardens should contain something to please everyone – so we have called on the advice of expert gardeners, to find out their favorite cottage garden plants and to sneak a few tips on how to get the most out of them. What are the best plants for a cottage garden? What are the best plants for a cottage garden? We asked gardening expert Jenny Williams for her favorite cottage garden plants....

Decluttering a whole house so you can implement your home organizing ideas can seem an incredibly overwhelming task, but if you approach it a little at a time and bit-by-bit, and invest in some excellent storage ideas, it immediately becomes more manageable. Here, we bring you a range of room-by-room decluttering tips from experts in the field. Decluttering tips Decluttering tips Decluttering isn’t just about clearing your home of clutter, period....

If you have little or no space for outdoor herb garden ideas, then you can quickly master growing herbs indoors. Whether you want to grow a windowsill herb garden in your kitchen for use in cooking, would like to keep aromatic herbs, such as a lavender plant in your bedroom to aid sleep, or a container of scented lemon balm in the hallway to welcome in guests, this advice will help you do so successfully....

Besides lighting ideas, interior designers often play with clever furniture placement and paint techniques to create the effect of a bright room – even if there is no natural light. Rooms tend to be dark for several reasons; whether it is an internal room with little to no windows, a north-facing room, or it is blocked by external features or trees. From brightening a dark bedroom to light living room ideas, these designers’ advice is bound to brighten up even the dullest of rooms....

Before you replace a kitchen sink drain, though, do check that it isn’t just a case of fixing a clogged sink. ‘The biggest causes of kitchen sink clogs are grease and food,’ says Martha Stewart (opens in new tab). ‘That’s why it’s so important to scrape any crumbs off your plate and into the trash before giving it a good rinse.’ Check your sink area regularly and look for signs of wear and tear....

Not only does knotweed grow at an astonishing speed, it spreads fast, far and wide, and can cunningly regrow from the tiniest portion of its underground root system. Invasive Japanese knotweed can find its way into the smallest cracks in paving and paths, doing damage as its rhizomes expand, especially if close to walls and buildings. In the UK, disposal of Japanese knotweed is restricted, and if you’re selling your UK home, any Japanese knotweed in your garden must be declared....

‘When getting rid of water bugs from your home, it is important to correctly identify the insect,’ says Rachel Crow, garden editor for Homes & Gardens. ‘The term ‘water bug’ is used to describe a whole range of insects that typically dwell in warmer, wetter areas of your home such as the bathroom rather than the actual water bug itself that lives outside in open water. When trying to get rid of ‘water bugs’ from your home, you are more likely trying to get rid of roaches, as indoor water bugs are much more likely to be Oriental Cockroaches....

iAd , little to nothing has been heard of about how it is actually implemented into iOS devices in order to make possible for it to track users’ information and deliver relevant ads to them. Well, it turns out that the moment you enable Location Services while setting up your iPhone, you allow it to track the necessary information to deliver iAds to you if you live in the U.S. or on any other country where iAds are supported....