Interior trends, garden tips, DIY guides & seasonal advice

Which? advise on beekeeping

If you fancy having a go at beekeeping & honey producion but need some help to get you up and running, ensure you do your preliminary research.

• Essentials to help the bee population flourish

The Eighties make a comeback

With clashing colours, sequined furnishings, furry phones and the lacquered look.

• Celebrity homeware collections
• Calculate your carpet needs
• Kitsch-en style

Revamp your home

With hundreds of bargains to be had on eBay re-designing your home has never been cheaper.  From designer furnishings to flamboyant accessories get the chic style you've always longed for.

• Expert tips and advice
• Ways to get furniture for less

Statement wallpaper 

Wallpaper these days is far from bland and many homeowners are now opting to paper rather than paint for that quick and easy 'wow' factor.

• Top wallpapers featuring birds
• Make an impact with a chandelier
• Using colour and light for impact

Kitchen planning

• Cleaning your kitchen
• Trauma-free kitchen makeovers

Don't get taken for a ride

TrustMark, a not-for-profit Government organisation, has some excellent advice to ensure you don't get diddled by rogue tradesmen. Vital tips if you're planning any sort of renovation.

• Paying for home improvements
• More DIY advice

Romantic style

Indulge your feminine side with our pick of the best romantic home accessories.

• Get the look
• Best rocking chairs
• Luxurious velvets

Brighten your garden with conifers

Creative, colourful and convenient – not necessarily the first three words that would spring to mind if asked to describe a conifer. Yet the modern day British conifer is great to enjoy all year round.

• Ten facts about conifers

Flood precautions

Read our guide to flooding to find out how you can minimise damage & disruption to your property and keep your family safe.

• Flooding myths debunked
• Current flood warnings

Bathroom storage

Turn your bathroom into the sanctuary you deserve with these storage tips from Sir Terence Conran. He shares expert ideas on how best to hang, shelve, stack and store your bathroom contents.

• Cleaning tips
• Bathrooms on eBay

Using lemons

We share some fantastic techniques using the humble lemon to leave your home sparkling clean.

• Cleaning tips from ex-Buckingham Palace housekeeper
• Cleaning hardwood floors
• Clever cleaning from JML Direct

Carpeting your home

Liz Dennys, an interior stylist with a passion for design, has joined forces with Tiscali to share her experience and knowledge with you.

• Underfloor heating
• Kids bedrooms
• Conservatories

Butterflies in danger

• Garden plants to attract butterflies
• Create a butterfly haven

Electrical safety at home

Read our simple tips on preventing electrical accidents in your child's bedroom.

• More practical advice
• Beware of amateur electricians
• Furnishing kids' bedrooms