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Asbestos remains a problem in our housing stock. So if you're a landlord, what are your responsibilities regarding this dangerous material? |
When it comes to decorating the house, you’ve got two options: get the professionals in, or do the job yourself. If you choose the latter, then there are some important rules to consider before you begin. |
We're waking up to the urgent need to halt climate change and lobbying governments and industries is crucial. But don't think of yourself as a powerless tiny cog in the machine because behavioural change x millions does help the planet |
Poor indoor air quality is in no small part down to humidity which leads to condensation, damp and mould. But you can do something about it without spending a fortune... |
We're being deluged, so carry a brolly in your bag. Such as the Original Duckhead umbrella, made from recycled PET fabric... for eco precipitation protection |
For abstract art in lovely colours, Nat Maks' prints are unique as she uses the centuries old craft of Suminagashi |
Valentine's Day has become another of those days where marketing folks try to convince us our beloved will be thrilled with a bin or a hacksaw. Well, having quizzed a range of folks it seems the old favourites continue to reign supreme: flowers, champagne and a dinner that isn't pasta and pesto. Which isn't to say some new thinking couldn't come into play... |
This London townhouse is testament to the skill of the many craftspeople working in Britain, and more of us should make use of them, urges interior architect Daniel Hopwood |
If you get chilly while working late at your desk, or you need a bit of heat during an al fresco supper, the Egloo could be just the thing to give you that soupçon of additional heat to keep you going |