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Ikea's Faltmal Qwillow is made from recycled polyester

Multifunctional everything please...and if you're a fan of transformers, you'll love this Faltmal cushion that turns into a ...sleeping garment or a full size quilt

keep plants healthy with care and attention

If you want to know how you can stop your plants from wilting or generally pegging out on you, plant food maker Miracle Gro is offering you online Q&As with garden expert Kate Turner 

Bear in mind safety when doing DIY

When it comes to decorating the house, you’ve got two options: get the professionals in, or do the job yourself. If you choose the latter, then there are some important rules to consider before you begin. 

We're waking up to the urgent need to halt climate change and lobbying governments and industries is crucial. But don't think of yourself as a powerless tiny cog in the machine because behavioural change x millions does help the planet

ventilate for indoor health

Poor indoor air quality is in no small part down to humidity which leads to condensation, damp and mould. But you can do something about it without spending a fortune...

Wooden duck handle and PET fabric umbrella from Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

We're being deluged, so carry a brolly in your bag. Such as the Original Duckhead umbrella, made from recycled PET fabric... for eco precipitation protection

Albert Moon Downloadable and printable art on Etsy

Valentine's Day has become another of those days where marketing folks try to convince us our beloved will be thrilled with a bin or a hacksaw. Well, having quizzed a range of folks it seems the old favourites continue to reign supreme: flowers, champagne and a dinner that isn't pasta and pesto. Which isn't to say some new thinking couldn't come into play...

Interior architect Daniel Hopwood prefers to use natural, sustainable materials

This London townhouse is testament to the skill of the many craftspeople working in Britain, and more of us should make use of them, urges interior architect Daniel Hopwood

EGLOO terracotta heater

If you get chilly while working late at your desk, or you need a bit of heat during an al fresco supper, the Egloo could be just the thing to give you that soupçon of additional heat to keep you going

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