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Fung Shui is an ancient and wise approach to the way our environment affects us. This Chinese system suggests the way we feel and the way we act is heavily influenced by the environment that surrounds us. By learning how to organise your surroundings in relation to this you could improve your quality of life and balance work and home.
You may not think so but ensuring you choose the right bed is one of the most important decisions you will make.
The cost of keeping your home warm is no joke these days. City A.M. has calculated that since 2005 the cost of UK domestic energy bills has risen by a staggering 75%.
PVCu windows first started to be seen in the UK approximately 25-30 years ago and some of these products are now coming to the end of their life.
DIY jobs don't always have to be too tasking or take up your entire weekend. Follow these simple and easy DIY tasks to help improve the running of your home.
When creating a wetroom it is important to make sure that both the walls and floor are completely watertight to avoid leaks or water damage. Renovating expert Michael Holmes explains how to make sure the water stays in your wetroom.
Using a mortgage calculator is the best way to quickly find out what kind of mortgage you can get, based on a few basic inputs.
Chairman of Hammonds Furniture, Richard Hammonds, gives his expert advice on how to plan a new walk-in wardrobe
Expert renovator Michael Holmes shares his advice on what to consider when plumbing in a new bathroom. Includes advice on pipework, waste pipes, water pressure and fitting a shower.
Design ideas and priorities change over time, so what might have been your ideal extension a few years ago may no longer meet your needs or aspirations – but it’s never too late to go back and improve what you built first time around. Expert advice from experienced renovator Michael Holmes.
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| Real Homes' Editor-in-Chief, renovation expert, self-builder and TV presenter Michael Holmes answers your DIY questions. |
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| Interior Designer and TV presenter Julia Kendell offers expert advice on interior design for your home. |
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| Gardening expert and TV presenter Matt James offers advice and design ideas for your garden. |
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| Financial Expert Jennifer Newton answers your questions and helps you save pounds. |













