Your front door is often the key to your house’s personality, and whether or not it feels welcoming. Faded, chipped and scuffed paint work or dark, dingy colours are a…

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If you last tried camping in 1985 and were put off by leaky tents, mud, lack of washing facilities (or indeed any facilities), uncomfortable sleeping bags or any one of…

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With the weather improving all the time, many of us are starting to make plans for the summer. From festivals to the beach, glamorous Glyndebourne to our own back gardens,…

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Summertime means eating outside time, so whether you’re packing a posh repast for the point-to-point or slinging some sandwiches into your saddlebag for a long cycle ride, we’ve got some…

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Adding a bird box to your garden will help provide a safe environment for nest building, and our top ten colourful, funky bird houses are pretty as well as practical.…

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Did you know that the UK holds a National Picnic Week every year, aiming to share advice, tips, recipes and information to make sure everything from the food and drink…

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(Image credit: Spring Dance by Serena / Flickr Creative Commons) Summer is on the way, meaning we will all be spending a little more time in the garden. Are you…

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Now the solstice is past, it looks like summer’s finally arrived, and here at Cosy Home, we’re getting giddy about the prospect of picnics. While we can do simple, and pack sandwiches…

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