Natalie Wain
Latest articles by Natalie Wain
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Who'd live in a garage like this? Plan to turn disused lock-ups into £11-a-week pop up homes
An enterprising architect firm has proposed turning disused garages on countil estates into 'bijou' homes in a bid to solve the UK's chronic housing shortage
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Britain's most expensive home goes on sale for £250m with stunning views of St James's Park (oh, and the Queen will be your neighbour)
If it sells, the Grade I listed Regency home on Carlton House Terrace in London will smash the record for the UK's most expensive private property
By Natalie Wain
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How to decorate with pink - 10 of the best ideas
Don't be scared to think pink! Introduce a dash of this lovely colour to your scheme for bold or barely there effect, we'll show you how. For more ideas on how to decorate with colour go to housetohome.co.uk
By Natalie Wain
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It's a marathon not a sprint! World's largest Snickers bar packs a hefty punch with 2,000 calories - equivalent to a woman's daily intake
Wondering what to get the chocolate lover in your life this Christmas? Help could be at hand in the guise of a foot long Snickers bar that's eight times the size of its regular counterpart
By Natalie Wain
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Death of the dining room: family dinners are a thing of the past as almost 60% of families eat at different times
When was the last time you sat at the table and ate a meal with your family? If you can't remember then you're not alone as a new survey reveals that, while most homes still have a dining room, almost 60% of families don't use it and eat alone
By Natalie Wain
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How do you drink yours? The type of coffee you drink could reveal your personality traits, according to new research
Are you a frothy-coffee lover or do you prefer it black with no frills? According to a study of 1,000 coffee drinkers by psychologist Dr Ramani Durvasula, your hot beverage decisions could be more revealing than you think...
By Natalie Wain
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Your chance to own a piece of BBC radio history as the pub that inspired The Archers goes on sale for £90,000
It's the pub behind the dum di dums and the inspiration for The Archers' fictional village of Ambridge, but now the landlords at The Old Bull in Inkberrow, Worcestershire, have decided to call time
By Natalie Wain
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Drilling under the influence: more than 3 million Brits admit to drunken DIY-ing
Maybe it's the bold graphic wallpaper we chose in a moment of uncharacteristic aplomb, but when it comes to DIY it turns out we need a bit of Dutch courage
By Natalie Wain
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Property mogul to create London’s most extravagant home by converting seven Grade I-listed Regency houses into luxury ‘mega mansion’
Marcus Cooper has been granted planning permission to turn the properties overlooking Regent's Park into one private home that will rival Buckingham Palace
By Natalie Wain
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Had any work done? Nip-tucking home trend continues to thrive despite economic gloom
Finances may be tighter than ever but 79% of house proud Brits are still willing to spend as much money as they can on cosmetic 'house lifts' in an attempt to add value to their homes
By Natalie Wain