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Installing brick pavers is an excellent way to create clean lines throughout your outdoor space, but how much do they cost?

Paint empty wine or water bottles with vibrant colours for a festive look. Use them as unique flower vases or standalone showpieces. Create ambient lighting by filling bottles with fairy lights. Try ...

It gives you more time, spares resources and gives you the space to garden. If that sounds appealing, there are plenty of indoor pod gardens that are low-maintenance and apartment-friendly.

With some basic power tools and a little imagination, there are plenty of DIY projects you can do for the garden ... To help keep the soil moist for longer, spread a layer of mulch over the garden ...

A cat burglar costume is easy to put together on short notice. To start, wear a black-and-white striped top and black gloves. DIY a pair of cat ears and apply feline-inspired makeup to enhance the ...

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Q. Do I need to line the bottom of a raised garden bed? A. Lining the bottom of a raised bed with landscape fabric or hardware cloth can help prevent weeds and keep pests like gophers and moles from ...

I visited all the big names – John Lewis, Heal’s, Loaf etc – to try the bestselling sofa beds out for myself. I was testing them for fabric, style, features, comfort, quality and the ease of ...

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