Tradespeople and experts share their screts 

Buying art is far less intimidating than it looks, Jennifer Sheahan discovers when she consults Rachel Earley of Dado Curate

Of everything I changed in my  1890s cottage, the lighting is what I'm proudest of. It doesn't have to cost a lot to make every room feel more expensive than it is

'While I’m not planning to rip my kitchen out and start again, there are certainly some things I picked up that will help me create a better workflow'

Repairing wood furniture and joinery is not complicated. In fact, in many cases, it is even possible to repair flat-packed goods

Eat your heart out, Romeo and Juliet

As El Niño threatens to turn up the heat, Jennifer Sheahan shares advice on keeping your space cool without spending a fortune

It can be confidence-building to tackle basic home maintenance and repairs when required — and you save yourself some cash

It's still worth hiring a tiler, especially with anything outside standard-format tiles or for clean mitred edges, but sometimes that's not an option

Resealing your bath or shower may not be glamorous, but it is far more manageable than it looks

All homes need some level of maintenance, and you can get great satisfaction out of being able to do as much as possible of that yourself, writes Jennifer Sheahan

The EuroCucina exhibition at Salone del Mobile sets the bar for kitchens

Jennifer Sheahan explores three ways of taking home — and work — on the road

You need to make your lighting plan early in a renovation, and it is one of the most important decisions you'll make

Overwhelmed by home security jargon? Jennifer Sheahan shows you how to simplify your home protection with this homeowner's guide, focusing on practical, layered solutions

Jennifer Sheahan shares how to know when it's worth investing in custom joinery and built-in furniture 

The secret is – you already do. Jennifer Sheahan serves up ideas to help make your style choices seem less daunting

'The problem is rarely a lack of nice furniture. Usually, the pieces simply haven’t been chosen to work together, or the room hasn’t been thought through before the shopping started'

Plan wisely when renovating so you you're not doubling your outlay down the line, writes Jennifer Sheahan

All you ever wanted to know about that vital plan you need to have in place from the very start of your project