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Twenty-one per cent of those delaying or scrimping on home maintenance have experienced problems or unforeseen costs as a result. Image:Thinkstock

Hard-up owners cut spending on home repairs

Delaying maintenance could be a false economy and lead to unforeseen costs, warns AA.

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Garden rooms - video with how to guide

Do you have extra space in your garden that you could make more use of?

Garden rooms are a great way of adding space to your house, Peter Blair from MyBuilder.com talks us through the process of building one.

Ten tips to make your home more eco-friendly

Lavender can be an eco-friendly equivalent to air fresheners. Image:Liquid

Want to make your home more eco-friendly? Here's ten ways to do just that, provided by Abacus Estates.

Ideal Home Show 2012: 2-for-1 ticket discount code

The Ideal Home Show is back! Get involved with our discount code.

Britain's best loved home exhibition is returning in March. Book two tickets for the price of one using our exclusive discount code.

Fitting in furniture: How to

Harry Hare Wenge Table

Big or small, Great British design can be for all, says founder of furniture design website Makers' Eye.

Protecting your home – top ten tips

Top tip: Don't forget to pull up the drawbridge.

There are a few obvious ways to keep your home safe and secure... and a few less well-known methods.

Makeovers for children's bedrooms

You can never have too much space.

Kids' moaning about their bedroom? Want to give them something new without breaking the bank? Try a Walltastic covering.

Call for rethink of way we heat our homes

Getting a thermostat with a timer can help save a lot of of energy. Image:Thinkstock

Engineering experts warn that installing kit like solar panels and heat pumps is not enough and may even cost more if badly done.

Renovation tips - Web TV show 3.30pm Thursday

Richard Burbidge provide stair parts. Image:Thinkstock

Catherine Gee discusses renovation tips with Mark Horrocks from Richard Burbidge, the stair parts company. Starts at 3.30pm Thursday 12 January.

Top ten tips to cut costs in your home

Not turning appliances off properly costs the average household £30 a year. Image:Thinkstock

Is your new year's resolution to save a bit more money? Here's a few tips from Abacus Estates.

Dining rooms ditched by open planners

Many people use an open plan kitchen as their social hub. Photo:Jupiter Images

Dining rooms, hallways and kitchens are falling victim to the increased popularity of open plan living, according to analysis from Lloyds TSB Home Insurance.

How to get the vintage kitchen look

Tempted by a new kitchen for the New Year? Becky Yardley talks you through how to achieve the vintage look.

Decorating your Christmas tree - top ten tips

For a few weeks your Christmas tree will be the focal point of your home. Make it a good one.

Anglian Home Improvements launch biggest ever offer

Fifty per cent off from Anglian Home Improvements in January.

Anthea Turner: How to turn your home into a relaxing winter haven

Anthea Turner on how to go about decluttering your home this Christmas.

Owners warned to watch out for damp rip-off

Magazine investigation finds firms failing to spot problems and recommending unnecessary work.

Owners urged to act on silent killer

Incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning have doubled over last five years but less than half of homes have a detector.

Owners pay the price for DIY money saving efforts

Rising living costs and TV shows fuel rise in DIY home improvements but what if things go wrong?

Furniture giant MFI re-launches online

Sixty per cent off furniture? It could only be the return of the MFI sale.

Energy-saving help on the way from Green Deal

Huhne pledges scheme to make homes warmer and cut energy bills.

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Top young interior designer speaks to AboutProperty

Tony Tan, from the University of Portsmouth, won the Janine Stone Young Interior Designer of the Year Award 2011.

We speak to Tony Tan, winner of the Janine Stone Young Interior Designer of the Year award 2011.

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Fitting in furniture: How to

Harry Hare Wenge Table

Big or small, Great British design can be for all, says founder of furniture design website Makers' Eye.

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Alaris

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Alaris specialise in quality Bathrooms and Kitchens along with many other unique products for your home. The range of kitchens, kitchen worktops and bathrooms is extensive and the highest quality so you are sure to find what you want. New bathroom furniture, bathroom suites, taps, showers and cabinets are added regularly.

Bathrooms365

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Bathroom365 supply all areas of your new bathroom - leading-edge designed bathroom suites, stylish bathroom taps and showers, all styles and forms of shower enclosures and a vast collection of bathroom furniture.

Beds Direct

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Whether you've just moved into a property and need to furnish it or just fancy having something new to sleep on, Beds Direct offer you a wide array of beds to order online or via the telephone.

Fitmykitchen

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Fitmykitchen are specialist suppliers of kitchen appliances, sink taps, waste bins and furniture. So whatever you want from kitchen sink taps to waste bins look no further than fitmykitchen, UK, the specialist suppliers of kitchen appliances, stainless steel sink taps, waste bins and kitchen furniture.

MyStampDuty

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We help people buying property all over the UK to minimise Stamp Duty Land Tax on residential and commercial property. If you are looking at purchasing a new home or business premises over £500,000, contact us today by completing the form on the right

Oak Furniture Land

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For hardwood furniture, including Solid Oak, Mango, Mahogany, Sheesham, Acacia, Ash and Birch, look no further than Oak Furniture Land.

Propertywide

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Propertywide.co.uk is Countrywide plc's dedicated property website. Created to provide online access to all our estate agency, lettings and property related services, Propertywide.co.uk has been designed with the consumer at heart.

The 21st Century Radiator Company

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Welcome to 21st Century Radiator Company. We supply a stunning range of traditional reproduction high quality cast-iron radiators and cast-iron baths. All our cast-iron radiators and cast-iron baths are brand new, fully tested and guaranteed for ten years.

Rated People

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Whatever type of home improvement or garden remodelling project you have, Rated People can help you to identify the right tradesmen for the job in a way that is quick, easy, convenient and, as it is based on real-life recommendations, trustworthy.

Residential Land

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If you are looking for short or long term rentals in Central London, Residential Land have a portfolio of over 1200 flats and houses in the best postcodes across the Capital.

Simply Bedrooms

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Simply Bedrooms, a part of Sleepwell Bedrooms Ltd, supplying quality beds, wardrobes, sliding door wardrobes and bedroom furniture at low prices and great service, London and Home Counties Specialists.

Door Handles UK

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Door Handles UK is the UK's largest online range of Door Handle accessories, Door Hinges, Locks and Latches and so much more and all at genuine internet prices. We have a wide range of Chrome, Brass and Glass Crystal Mortice door knobs in both traditional and contemporary designs, whatever your taste and budget you will find a design to suit.

Woodlands Furniture

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We are an established family business situated in rural Herefordshire specialising in beautiful handcrafted classic reproduction furniture. Our comprehensive ranges are readily available from stock.

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What insurance products are there for shop owners?

With all the potential threats that exist to retailers, it is important to explore the various insurance policies designed to protect you. These include public liability, employers' liability, building cover and business interruptions cover.

Where are the best areas for renting in London?

London is a city that caters for everyone from the fabulously wealthy to students. Whatever you want in a property, you will find somewhere suitable in the capital. Employing the services of a letting agency will help you find somewhere suitable.

Why towel radiators are an important bathroom addition

If you've recently redecorated your bathroom, you could find that towel radiators offer the ideal finishing touch. These practical products also come in a range of different designs, meaning you are sure to find something perfect for the space you have available.