Design

6 imaginative nursery rooms inspired by books from famous children’s authors
03:06 2018-01-24

When it comes to decorating your home, you can find inspiration from all sorts of places, from art and movies to the natural world and fashion. One fun area of inspiration – in this case suited to decorating a baby’s nursery – is children’s literature. Rather than going for the traditional blue/pink or neutral yellow …

The one mistake we always make when painting a room
02:15 2018-01-24

Whether you’ve just moved into a new place or you’re redecorating your home, it’s more than likely that you will use paint in some way to transform your walls. While choosing the right colour to suit your scheme is an important process, there’s a mistake that we’re all making when it comes to applying the …

5 Ways to Find the Best Bath Towels
06:03 2018-01-23

With an endless option of towels boasting a variety of features, it’s difficult to know which will live up to their claims. These tips and tricks from the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab will have you shopping like a pro. Be sure to check out our top-tested bath towels to find the right pick for …

5 reasons to take up gardening in 2018
22:19 2018-01-20

After the excitement of Christmas has faded, January can often feel rather dark and dismal with many of us looking to stay inside and hide away until spring. But by doing the opposite, putting on that warm coat, setting outside and enjoying the garden could be what’s needed to help you feel your best in …

How to Dispose of Leftover Paint the Right Way
07:07 2018-01-20

Painting is an easy way to update a room, but more often then not, afterwards you end up with half of an unused can. Since leftover paint can be hazardous, as it contains materials that can leak into the ground, cause physical injury to sanitation workers, or contaminate septic tanks, you have to be careful …