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After years of colour-drenched rooms, white ceilings are making a surprising comeback. Here’s how professional painters and colour analysts make cloud capping successful without losing impact

Electrical sockets are easy to overlook, but they can make a surprising difference to how practical and convenient your home feels. Experts explain the different types and what to consider before choosing yours

Find out where to buy the best garden furniture covers to keep your outdoor items in tip-top condition, come rain, frost or shine

Circular windows are the designers' choice for adding interest, fun and some seriously eye-catching views. Here's how to use them in your project

Colour-matched paint can be a cheaper way to get the look you want, but is it really as good? We ask the experts to settle the debate

Getting a heat pump fitted can happen in a variety of ways, using a number of different people. Heat pump expert David Hilton explores the routes and risks

From leafy greens and root vegetables to crops that can get a head start now, here’s what’s worth sowing and growing in September

Make the most of September's planting opportunities with these colourful flowers, from cyclamen and chrysanthemums to bulbs that will deliver a spectacular spring display

If your canine companion is anything like mine, underfloor heating is the enemy, while our late cat seemed to adore it – how can you please both?

Considering a stamped concrete driveway? We unpack the pros and cons, the costs involved, and whether it’s the right option for your home