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Knowing how to tile a floor starts with the easy basics: laying whole tiles in a simple square or rectangular space. The tricky part comes when you have to tackle areas around sanitaryware and doorways. However, these are all skills even a DIYer can learn. If you’re not experienced at the task, it’s best to achieve bathroom floor tile ideas using ceramic tile as it is easier to work with than porcelain and doesn’t come with the high price tag of natural stone....

Geraniums, or pelargoniums, are stalwarts of the summer garden. Available in an array of colors, and flowering continuously provided they are deadheaded, geraniums are perfect for bringing cheer and long-lasting color to hanging baskets, containers and borders. However, they should be one of the winter garden ideas you have in mind when compiling your job list. Planning a winter garden is vitally important when it comes to frost-sensitive plants. While they put on a long display and are perennial plants, geraniums are frost tender, meaning that they will not survive harsh winters – so knowing how to overwinter geraniums is a must if you are keen on growing them....

The 6,456-square-foot cedar-shingled main residence was created for entertaining, for gatherings grand or intimate – and it is surrounded by miles of woodland and beautiful beaches. Take the tour of this amazing home – and when you’re done, jump over to our page dedicated to the world’s best homes for more. Jackie Kennedy purchased the 340-acre oceanfront property, known as Red Gate Farm, in 1979. The main residence – a 6,456-square-foot cedar-shingled-style property – includes five en-suite bedrooms, and two powder rooms, as well as a chef’s kitchen....

Lighting can also help realize your living room ideas by making the very most of the space’s architecture, highlighting objects on display and artwork and, of course, creating a beautiful element of the room in its own right. We’ve put together a selection of living room lighting ideas for rooms of every proportion and style to inspire your choices. Living room lighting ideas Living room lighting ideas We have covered living room lighting ideas that are more than just about looks – they also encompass practical solutions, along with a ton of advice from top lighting and design experts....

Interior design ideas for your mantel are all about adding an extra layer of visual warmth to your home as the weather gets colder, meaning that the fireplace should be a priority for a seasonal refresh. Rethinking your living room or bedroom’s look for after the festive season is also about appreciating the beautiful natural changes happening outside the window, so be sure to sprinkle some seasonal magic in the form of nature-inspired color palettes, rustic textures and raw materials amongst your fireplace ideas....

If you are wondering what to plant in September, it may be a good idea to look around your garden before you buy new. From roses to berries, taking cuttings from plants and propagating is an easy, sustainable way to make your planting scheme even richer and denser. In a recent blog (opens in new tab) post, Monty gives his top tips for taking fall cuttings successfully. 1. Always take cutting from your best existing plant 1....

Every one of us has been in love at some point in time in our lives and some of us still are. It is a rare thing that someone has not been in love but some of us don’t get the person we want to be with that easily. Which is the reason why we decide to stay single but what if I told you that there is an app that will offer you a chance to have a girlfriend?...