Homes & Gardens

10 property pitfalls which could scupper a house sale

Tackling potential problems before they become a stumbling block is always a good idea.

Buying and selling a home can be a stressful process at the best of times. But some drawbacks with a property could make potential buyers completely lose interest and sabotage a sale altogether .

Being as prepared as possible always helps, so it’s important to be aware of the aspects of...

Small but mighty: How to grow your own if all you have is a windowsill and a front step

With a little bit of thought and some clever ideas, everyone can grow their own, says Ella Walker.

You might be renting a garden-free house or live in a tiny 15th floor flat with plenty of views but no actual earth to plant stuff in – however, that doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own.

Sure, rhubarb is probably not an option (the leaves are elephant-ear huge), asparagus...

Domestic bliss: The often underestimated link between home and happiness

A new study examines the relationship between our homes and our wellbeing – and busts a few myths along the way. By Luke Rix-Standing.

Ask any student, young professional or member of ‘generation rent’ what matters most in their day-to-day lives, and odds are they won’t mention the decor of their sitting room.

If anything, being houseproud is a little out of fashion. The...

TV presenter Carol Klein spills the secrets of top British gardens – so you can copy their success

As her new Channel 5 series Great British Gardens begins, TV garden expert Carol Klein offers tips from the head gardeners who tend them.

TV plantswoman Carol Klein has spoken to head gardeners and owners of four of Britain’s most glorious gardens to find out how they achieve such amazing results – and is now sharing the secrets of their success with the public in her new Channel 5...

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