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Helen Chesnut >F3

Their compact nature and tolerance of a wide range of growing conditions makes them perfect for building wreaths, popping them in the smallest spots imaginable, bringing them inside for short spells and pairing with plants that are not their kind.

Mike Holmes >E2

A soot-clogged flue can lead to smoke in the home, or even a full-scale inferno

1990s star Vanilla Ice and his crew revamp couple's home for TV show

Home buying is a big purchase - think ahead to avoid buyer remorse

Begonia changes its colour depending on the light conditions

Q: Can you tell me how I will know when my basil and lavender are ready to cut and use? A: You can harvest basil as soon as you have enough leaves for what you need, while leaving enough on the plant to keep it alive.

Interior designer Tim Clarke helps readers capture the easy-living feel of the beach in his book Coastal Modern - even when the beach is thousands of miles away.

When you want to paddle that extra mile for a summer theme party, here's a bit of inspiration for you. This would be fun for kids of all ages, and especially those who love the lake and have a canoe trip or two in their memory repertoire.