Enjoy days out and new experiences for less If you need some inspiration for your garden, how about unlimited complimentary access to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew or Wakehurst in West Sussex with a Boundless membership? If you're working or retir

Splitting the household chores can be a tricky task, which is why some people end up doing the bulk of the work. Make sure your family pulls their weight with our handy hints! • Play to people's strengths or ask them which chores they enjoy most! If

With one foot in spring and the other in summer, May benefits from the new growth of lush green foliage and the first major flush of perennial bloomers. When warmer weather lures us outside, here are a few gardening jobs to work on this month. Increa

Cormar Carpets has announced the relaunch of its classic Sensation range: soft deep pile designs with easy-clean properties, giving you both comfort underfoot and peace of mind. This latest update has a refreshed springtime colour palette, with popul

● 50cm florist metal wire hoop ● wire cutters ● 30mm unfinished large hole wooden beads ● white or cream pampas grass stems ● white floral tape ● string or ribbon for hanging 1 Using a pair of wire cutters, snip through the wire hoop to allow you to

Create a sense of colourful harmony in your home with the new paint collection from eco-paint pros, Earthborn. The five new colours of their breathable, ultra-matt Claypaint are a charming range of rich blues, soft neutrals and jewel-toned pinks. Tre

✔ 200g plain flour ✔ 2 heaped tbsp curry powder ✔ salt and black pepper ✔ 250ml cold tap water ✔ 3 onions, thinly sliced ✔ 1 red chilli, finely chopped, plus extra to serve ✔ 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped ✔ 10g fresh coriander, finely chopped, plus

DIFFICULTY LEVEL INTERMEDIATE 1. As a general rule, the top of the basin on a vanity unit should be around 75-100cm from the floor, so calculate the height of the basin you want to use and the height of the sideboard unit to work out what size hairpi

Make a small home office feel bigger with this clever wallpaper hack If your home-working space is a box room, make it feel spacious by using a bold pattern with a deep background shade to make the walls recede. Used on the main walls, this kind of w

● Spray mount adhesive (optional) ● soft rubber brayers ● glass plate (glass from old picture frames work well) ● speedball water soluble block printing ink ● smooth art paper ● variety of leaves ● picture frame 1 Carefully place the leaves face down

A reflective globe that would sit as comfortably in a modern, minimalist garden as it would in a traditional setting. A mains pump and transformer allows it to be used in sun or in shade This fun ceramic, royal blue water feature is powered by a low-

When Sarah and Scott Finlay were expecting their first child, they knew they'd soon outgrow their two-bedroom house in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. ‘I wanted an older terrace closer to the beach, but we weren't after a big project,’ says Sarah. ‘I'd gr

Celebrate 60 years of this game-changing homeware shop with the Habitat 60 collection. It includes new pieces from high-end designers and cuttingedge styles from new and emerging talents. Plus, re-workings of some of Habitat's most iconic designs, in

Dreaming of the Mediterranean? Get a taste of it at home with Cypressa's range of olives. It has something for all tastes and occasions, from robust Kalamata to buttery Nocellara and fruity Manzanilla, as well as a choice of mixes, marinades and hand

Rattan baskets can be used as towel storage in the bathroom, a napkin holder in the dining room or for fruit and veg in the kitchen – a simple way to add a natural touch to your home ■

Q What kind of vacuum cleaner is best for a family with lots of allergies? Colin Swift, head of product line at AEG, says… ‘The act of vacuuming stirs up dust, pollen and particles which can impact people with allergies. Choosing the right vacuum cle

Clean the coils at the back of your fridge using a brush and a vacuum, to keep it working at the right temperature. Check your clothes line is working properly and give it a good wipe down. Wash pillows on a gentle machine wash, and dry fully to avoi