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Open Shower Area: The Future of Contemporary Bathrooms
Gareth Whitcombe
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Designing a home environment calls for smart decisions that support daily cleaning. Replacing a conventional shower enclosure with a completely...
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Lantana: the flower that keeps gardens colourful for months
Gareth Whitcombe
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A garden filled with colour for many months is the aim of anyone who grows flowers. Some species can keep...
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How to Remove Mould from Walls and Ceilings
Gareth Whitcombe
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Removing mould from walls and ceilings is more than a cosmetic concern. Dark marks can signal damp, poor ventilation or...
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Desert Rose Care at Home: Essential Tips
Gareth Whitcombe
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The desert rose stands out for its sculptural caudex, colourful flowers and heat tolerance, yet it needs particular care when...
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Why the Tempered Glass Shower Enclosure Is Giving Way to Open Showers
Gareth Whitcombe
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The tempered glass shower enclosure is increasingly being replaced by bathrooms with an open shower, also called a walk-in shower...
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Plant Gaura in April for a Dry Garden That Blooms All Summer
Gareth Whitcombe
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An unassuming springtime task determines whether your dry garden withers in summer – or blooms for weeks thanks to one...
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How Coarse Salt Keeps the Bathroom Free From Humidity and Bad Odours
Gareth Whitcombe
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Keeping a home clean and free from unpleasant smells is an ongoing challenge for many families living in flats. Bathrooms...
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Plant these seven heat-tolerant plants in late March for a flowering summer
Gareth Whitcombe
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Spring may only just be getting under way, but many borders still look bare. Plant wisely now and you can...
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Who Invented the Chainsaw?
Gareth Whitcombe
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Who invented the chainsaw? Although it is now closely linked with cutting down trees, the earliest form of this device...
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Wood Ash in the Garden: What You Need to Know
Gareth Whitcombe
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Many fireplace owners diligently tip ash into flowerbeds and vegetable plots in spring – and harm their plants far more...
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Copper Tape on Walls: What It Is Used For and How to Apply It
Gareth Whitcombe
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Copper tape has begun appearing on the walls of homes, clinics and offices, drawing attention because of the metallic strip...
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How to Unblock Garden Hose Holes and Restore Water Pressure
Gareth Whitcombe
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With regular use in the garden, an irrigation hose can gradually lose pressure and begin to release only thin streams...
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Clean Patio Slabs with Soda Crystals and Washing-Up Liquid
Gareth Whitcombe
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Many people instinctively reach for a pressure washer or harsh chemicals from the DIY shop. Yet a British DIY enthusiast...
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Monty Don’s March Trick for More Hydrangea Flowers
Gareth Whitcombe
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Anyone expecting dense clouds of pink, blue or white hydrangea flowers in summer may instead find their border full of...
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How to Clean the Toilet Properly
Gareth Whitcombe
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Cleaning the toilet is one of the most important parts of bathroom hygiene, as it collects splashes, organic residue, moisture...
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5 Shrubs for Shade Beds: Transform Dark Garden Corners
Gareth Whitcombe
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Shade beds are often dismissed as gloomy leftover spaces: bare, difficult to plant and lacking colour. Yet, with the right...
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Removable Adhesive Wall Covering for the Living Room: The Alternative to Wallpaper
Gareth Whitcombe
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Among Brazilian interior designers, the discussion around the future of living-room walls has taken a fresh direction. Traditional wallpaper, a...
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Why Wild Garlic Leaves Look Pale, Striped or Yellow in March
Gareth Whitcombe
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Among the lush green leaves, plants with white stripes, pale patches or yellowish sections can suddenly appear. Many people immediately...
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Why Put Coarse Salt Down the Drain Before Bed?
Gareth Whitcombe
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Among the many household habits that have become popular again, one stands out for its simplicity: putting a spoonful of...
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Pruning in March: How to Create an Explosion of Flowers
Gareth Whitcombe
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Picking up the pruning shears now lays the foundations for an explosion of flowers. More is happening in the garden...
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Modern Bathroom Renovation: Elegant Alternatives to White Tiles
Gareth Whitcombe
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Changing the look of a room calls for smart decisions during a home renovation. Many people struggle with uninspiring walls...
