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By Natasha Brinsmead published
In the market for a new shower screen for your over-bath shower? Don't start shopping without reading our guide

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By Caroline Ednie published
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By Alexandra Pratt published
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By Seán O'Connell published
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By Seán O'Connell published
When the owners needed more light and space, the solution was a light-filled extension that's brimming with energy-efficient ideas

By Debbie Jeffery published
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By Andy Stevens last updated
Learn how to install a wet room with our experts' step-by-step instructions and video guide

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By Natasha Brinsmead published
All it took was one wall panelling kit and some inky grey paint to take a tired and boring chimney breast into the focal point of the room

By Hugh Metcalf last updated
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By Sarah Harley published
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By Natasha Brinsmead last updated
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By Megan Milstead published
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We tested the best LED bulbs that are long-lasting, inexpensive and help create different levels of ambience

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Wondering what the best angle grinder is for your DIY project? Here's our pick of 5 of the best you can buy right now