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INFORMAL
GARDEN DESIGN
(Nov 2002)
In
the same way that weekend homes tend to be designed for a less
formal, relaxed lifestyle, so too do the gardens of such homes.
While it is true that formal city houses lend themselves to
more formal gardens.....[Read
on...]
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A
WEEK-END HOME IN THE CITY?
(Oct 2002)
Many
people dream of a weekend home in the country; somewhere they
can relax, express themselves with as minimalist or over-the
top decorating as they please, and with only the things they
like around them.....[Read
on...]
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DESIGN
WITH ACTIVITIES IN MIND
(Sept 2002)
At
the start of the planning process, many people consider an addition
to their existing home. It can be cheaper than the price
of a new home, especially when you include realtors, Removal
company and legal fees. Before you make any decisions however,
look at how you live and how your current home can be adapted
to fit your needs....[Read
on...]
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PRIORITISING
CHANGE (August 2002)
As
an antidote perhaps to the busy urban lifestyle, there is an
increased need for space and light. Summer is outside the window,
but there is no easy way to enjoy it from indoors. The house
and garden needs changing, but how and where to start?...[Read
on...]
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DESIGN
YOUR HOME FOR SUMMER LIVING (July 2002)
Summer
is the time when God presses the eject button and we all spill
out of our homes, offices and factories in search of a summer
holiday. ...[Read
on...]
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BACK
TO NATURE (June 2002)
Chelsea is
the most prestigious horticultural event in the world. While
its pavilions are full of the best plants and flowers in the
world, around the edges, stalls display ...[Read
on...]
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INDOOR
PROJECTS
(May 2002)
Remodel your kitchen with a minimum of fuss and maximize this
important room in your home. Whether you are interested in kitchen
lighting, appliances, repainting kitchen units...[Read
on...]
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LANDSCAPING
TIPS
(April
2002)
As
with every home design redevelopment project, you need to know
what you are trying to achieve. If your requirements are simply
for an increase in living space, many options will be open to
you. The trick is to...[Read
on...]
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IF
YOU WANT A JOB DONE PROPERLY (March
2002)
By
March, those New Year's resolutions to get more out of life,
maybe convert the attic, remodel the garden, paint the kitchen,
or develop a water garden really start to nag at us. It's easy
to get so caught up with life...[Read
on...]
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AS
THE BIRD SONG BUILDS (Feb 2002)
As
the bird song builds and the first spring bulbs come up in our
Surrey garden, thoughts turn to home improvements. We have had
so many enquiries about kitchen remodelling; I thought we should
start there...[Read
on...]
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GEAR
UP FOR GREAT NEW THINGS (Jan
2002)
This
is the time of year to gear up for great new things. January
sales tempt us with offers of new products and services. But
before you go ahead and snap up that bargain, do you know what
you need?...[Read
on...]
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