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Why do men love sheds?

It appears that every man needs some form of sanctuary, a place where they can collect their thoughts and relax by themselves. Surveys have shown that males use their sheds as ways of getting out of arguments with their loved ones and even that they feel most at home in their garden retreat, so let's look at some of the reasons that sheds are so important to men.

Homeowners should consider eco-friendly flooring.

Choose eco-friendly flooring for your home

When it comes to moving house or giving your abode a new look, it's best to select a flooring material that is environmentally-friendly. Not only will this decision help you and your family to adopt a healthier and greener lifestyle, it also makes sure you are not releasing dangerous chemicals in to the atmosphere.

A lick of paint could transform your bathroom

Budget-friendly ways to bring summer into your bathroom

Winter traditionally sees the gathering of cobwebs and dust throughout the house, and one oft-neglected area of many properties during the cold season is the bathroom. Now that the worst is (hopefully) over, your thoughts may be turning to the spring and summer months.

Top ideas for home decoration

Design ideas for dark oak floors

If you've decided to revamp your home by installing a dark oak floor, you will find an array of fantastic design schemes open up to you as a result. Indeed, dark flooring like this is really versatile, and you can find some fabulous ideas for making the most of it below.

Can this help your child keep their room tidy?

Top five tips: Hanging pictures without nails

If the idea of picking out new paints and getting messy with DIY fills you with dread follow our tips for creating a simple gallery/feature wall without the mess of nails and holes all over the wall.

Creating that perfect look can be elusive. Image: Gilpin Lodge

Are you happy with your home décor?

More than half of people are unhappy with their current décor at home, but few are actually able to do anything about it, a new Homebase survey shows.

Under-sink cupboards are good space savers

Space-saving ideas for a small bathroom

One of the biggest issues in a small bathroom is finding space for all the bits and pieces you need in this part of the home on a daily basis. This is only compounded when you have a family, as there will be an even greater number of things to store.

5 ways to achieve a traditional country look in the home

Nothing creates an inviting, homely feel quite like country-style interiors. Don't think that you need to buy a centuries-old cottage to achieve this look, though - read on for five ways to bring traditional appeal to your home, whatever it may be!

Brits spend £13,000 on home decorating over their lifetime

A study by Graham & Brown revealed that the typical cost of a redecorating project is £220.62 which means homeowners will part with £13,347.51 over their lifetime- around the same price as a small car.

Try a Taste of Christmas at London’s ExCeL

Sup, sample and shop for, all the very best festive treats with a trip to the UK’s largest Christmas food festival at London’s ExCeL.

What attracts mice into the house?

Many people will have spotted mice scurrying around in the past month as the cold weather encourages them to seek out warmer homes. Now is the time to ensure your house does not become their home for the winter months.

Kevin McCloud’s green heroes

Grand Designs Live will soon hit Birmingham and with it this year’s green heroes will be announced. Each year television personality Kevin McCloud chooses his favourite products, materials and innovations from the DIY and renovation market.

100% Design London the inside scoop

GALLERY: The 100% Design showcase opened in London this week and HouseFixer.co.uk went along to see what it was all about. The showcase is a collection absolute bursting with interesting concepts, sustainable methods of production and plenty of people with a passion for the industry.

Green Heroes: Up-cycled floor rugs

Upcycling features heavily in this year’s Green Heroes role of honour. The role was collated by television presenter Kevin McCloud to feature eco-friendly products at the Grand Designs Live events.

Green Heroes: Tree Trunk Stool

Sustainable Dutch design has again made it onto the list of Green Heroes for Grand Designs Live. The showcase of eco-friendly home and building products will be on display at the Birmingham event next month.

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Natural tones spring trend

Plain is in for spring.

Forget bright and bold when redecorating your home as pale tones make a furnishings comeback. It seems spring may bring out colours in the garden but many home furnishing companies are offering a range of paler tones for customers.

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Installing loft insulation will save you money on heating.

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