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    Alex Outhwaite

    Alex lives on a smallholding in Portugal along with a dog, various poultry, too many cats and a husband. If she’s not writing, she’ll be shovelling manure, cooking, eating or lounging in a kaftan and planning a brunch.

    Mince Pies

    Make store-bought pies a thing of the past when you realise how easy it is to bake your own delicious treats!

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    Homemade Pizza

    Forget the takeaway - here's your foolproof way to get pizza right

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    Festive Tortilla Canapes

    Impress your guests with this savoury treat that's easy to prepare!

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    DIY: Make Your Own Bath Panels

    Transform your bath with our tutorial!

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    Makeover: Alex's Bathroom

    A coat of paint makes all the difference in the smallest room in the flat!

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    DIY: Built-in Wardrobes

    Alex's simple open shelving system is a perfect solution for a rental!

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    Tops Tips: How To Grow Cutting Flowers

    How does your garden grow? Alex looks at growing cutting flowers from her garden!

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    DIY: Bed In A Box Upcycle

    In this genius before and after, Alex creates a foldaway bed perfect for small spaces.

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    DIY: Welsh Dresser Makeover

    How a simple change gave Alex a whole new look

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    Tips for Stylishly Integrate a TV

    What to do with the dreaded 'black box'

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    Inspiration: Alex's Deep Blue Makeover

    A dramatic before and after simply by changing the paint colour

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    Inspiration: Chinoiserie Cabinet Before And After

    Our resident Renter gives a tired cabinet a fabulous Chinese-inspired makeover

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    Top Tips: Working With What You've Got

    Transform a dated kitchen and bathroom with some thrifty tricks

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    Top Tips: Investing In Furniture

    How to get great bargains on furniture

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    Inspiration: Fire Places In Rented Homes

    Two stunning before & afters show what you can accomplish

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    Top Tips: How To Get Your Deposit Back

    Our tips will give you the best chances of getting your cash back

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    DIY: Simple Door Update

    Sometimes the little changes make the biggest difference

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    Top Tips: How Much Should You Spend On A Rental?

    Our 4 tips to spending cash on your rental property

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    Top Tips for Gardening in Winter

    Sweetpeas and Roses are perfect for renters! Here's why...

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    Top Tips: Negotiating A Garden Makeover With Your Landlord

    A garden makeover that will delight you - and your landlord

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    DIY: Landlord Friendly Kitchen Makeover

    Rental-friendly solutions for your kitchen storage woes

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