architecture
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How to Winterise Your Screened-In Porch
In the early days of the pandemic — back when many people were only leaving their homes when it was absolutely necessary — having any type of outdoor space made a big difference, and helped people feel less trapped. But some outdoor spaces are more pleasant than others: Especially ones that are basically extensions of…
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You Can Make a Tiny Yard Look a Lot Bigger
Planning a garden or patio that will be both functional and beautiful can be difficult if your yard is small. Creating an outdoor space that feels airy and expansive might seem impossible if you are pressed for space, but there are a number of things you can do to achieve a larger feel even if…
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You’re Probably Painting Your Bathroom Wrong
Paint is among the easiest and most affordable renovations you can do to a room. But while it has the power to transform an ageing bathroom, they are humid, damp places where water splashes and steam soaks into every surface. Even if you have a hefty exhaust fan that keeps the room moderately dry, there’s…
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Don’t Use This New TikTok ‘Hack’ to Clean Your Grout
Why does it feel like every week, we’re coming to you with a plea to ignore the latest TikTok cleaning hack because it’s dangerous, faulty, or useless? Well, probably because we are, and this week is no different: There’s a hack going around advising people to tackle their tile grout with toilet bowl cleaner and…