Monday 21 May 2012
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Wind power Wind power could be the key to cutting your electricity bills and making your home greener and cleaner, says Julia Gray
ceiling tiles To remove polystyrene ceiling tiles, make sure you have a stepladder tall enough to enable you to reach the ceiling without overstretching, as this is dangerous.
Solar panels With all this rain, it may seem like the sun will never shine again, but when it does, you can harness its power. Julia Gray looks at the pros and cons of solar panels
kitchen diy Improving your kitchen doesn't have to be a big and expensive job, says Julia Gray. Follow her top tips for a quick and easy fix
What statement does your front door make? Is your front door a bit of an eyesore? Improving your home's facade can be as easy and inexpensive as giving the door a lick of paint, says Julia Gray
You can't say no to wood floors Few things add to the look of a room, or the value of your home, like a real wooden floor.
Make a room look special A fireplace is a great way to make a room look special - and it comes into its own when there's a chill in the air, says Julia Gray
Convert your cellar for extra space It may not be the most obvious way to enlarge your home, but converting the cellar can have lots of benefits - as long as it's done right, says Julia Gray
Mezzanine floor Mezzanine levels have long been popular in church and chapel conversions, but they can also be used to add an extra room in ordinary houses, says Julia Gray