As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Welcome to the first in a new series of columns by Lara Winter, as she joins Ideal Home's Open House to show how she has transformed her country cottage with a host of clever and charming decor ideas.

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. While a deep pile is a beautiful thing, it’s also a ...

The question lurks in the minds of do-it-yourselfers: How will it look? Will the project pass the eye test? Of all the concerns, including cost and difficulty, if the result is hideous, you’ve wasted ...

THERE’S no better feeling than a newly revamped and cleaning looking bathroom. But with the cost of living crisis affecting everyone, redecorating the house is slightly trickier as our budgets aren’t ...

Finding the cash to renovate a bathroom can prove difficult - especially when you've just poured your savings into purchasing a house. New home-owner Chloe Preece was left feeling very uninspired by ...