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So, we asked landscape experts which they recommend, and which features to look out for, both good and bad. We’ve already established whether rain chains are better than downspouts (answer: you can’t do without downspouts entirely, but rain chains are a great addition), but which type of chain is strongest again harsh weather conditions? ‘Your standard chain link rain chains are best. We’re not saying you should avoid the more ornate options, but they’re definitely not as effective, and if anything, they could actually be damaging the drains and areas around the base of the chain,’ says Des Brosnan, a garden maintenance expert at Brosnan Property Solutions (opens in new tab)....

As we sit on the fringe of the hottest season, there is no better time to remind yourself of the logistics behind your air conditioner – so you can call in help quickly – and stay cool when it matters the most. Sometimes, saving your unit can be as simple as learning how to clean an air conditioner – but other times, the problem is more complicated. Here’s what the experts suggest....

As we approach the holiday, there is an inevitable interest in increasingly-popular houseplants – and it’s possible that knowing how to make a Christmas cactus bloom is on your agenda for the coming weeks. If you’ve read up on how to grow a Christmas cactus, you likely will have heard that carting for the plant of the moment is relatively easy. However, a healthy Christmas cactus is certainly no guarantee, and so, if you question, ‘why is my Christmas cactus not blooming?...

The Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker justifies its high price in several ways. First, it boasts 15 different settings, including options for gluten-free, salt-free, sugar-free, and vegan bread. It can even help you make sourdough starter, and there are three “homemade” memory settings that you can program to bake custom loaves. Additionally, this bread maker boasts dual kneading blades that promise more even mixing, and a horizontal baking pan for a classic loaf shape....

Where to start? Right here. With a little help from interior designer Sarah Davies, founder at FLOELLA Interiors, we bring you 2020’s most on-trend bathroom ideas. So, whether you are looking forward to a major renovation, merely want to give the space a quick spruce – or simply love looking at beautiful bathroom trends, these are the Instagram bathroom trends that the world’s design conscious have embraced this year – and that you should know about....

Artwork, mirrors, wall hangings, ceramics and more introduce color, texture and character to farmhouse style living spaces. Set against understated painted or paneled walls, they make a strong style statement and fabulous focal points. If modern farmhouse ideas are what inspire you, and rustic wall decor is on your agenda, this expert advice from interior designers will bring you beautiful rooms. Farmhouse living room wall decor ideas Farmhouse living room wall decor ideas...

As Marianne Shillingford, creative Director at dulux says: ‘The right paint colors can even make small spaces appear larger and reconnect us with nature. It has always had the power to transform on more levels than the way things look and we are only just beginning to realise its potential in our homes.’ We’ve curated our favorite paint ideas, showing how to introduce color in a variety of interior design settings to help you create a completely new scheme in your home....