Many UK homeowners adore their original timber sash windows but are tired of cold rooms, traffic noise and high energy bills. At the same time, the idea of ripping those windows out and replacing them ...

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Learn how to clean your front door the right way—whether it's wood, steel, or glass. These tips will help you maintain curb appeal and protect your door’s finish year-round.

If you've ever planned on giving your old and boring closet a facelift but are held back by those clunky wooden shelves bolted to the walls, you are not alone. Many homeowners share the dilemma of ...

Although it's cold and there may be frost, January is a great month to get on with pruning certain plants, according to an ...

THE owners of a house in a village known for appearing in beloved family films have transformed their home, despite backlash ...

A guide to plants to prune in January, including shrubs and vines that flower on new growth, which will reward any trimming with a great display of blooms ...

In her memoir My Seven Mothers, Pernille Ipsen recounts growing up in a feminist camp—and chronicles the spirit, struggle, ...

Grinding an old tree stump into oblivion isn't the only way to deal with it. You also can turn it into something that adults ...

Old, worn-out towels can still have a second life, as your too-scratchy, too-thin, or too-stained linens actually make great cleaning assistants.