Guides and advice
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Guides and advice
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The Painted Hall at Greenwich Old Naval College
A masterpiece of interior decoration, The Painted Hall at the Old Naval College in Greenwich requires ongoing conservation
By Country Life Published
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Government to ‘revise approach' to home extensions
Eric Pickles will look for ‘a sensible compromise' to a bill extending permitted development rights after many Tory MPs voted against the plans
By Country Life Published
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Linseed Oil Paint: The future of paint
Linseed oil paints last longer, are sustainable, non-toxic and are fantastic at preserving new and old woodwork
By Country Life Published
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How to restore a listed building
If you're planning a restoration, or any works on your listed building, make sure you consult our guide to who's who in the business
By Country Life Published
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Commission a bespoke chandelier
If you can't find the light you want to fit a particular space in your house, consider getting something commissioned
By Country Life Published
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Need to know: Buyers searches
Buyers searches on farms and estates are crucial to finding out everything you might want to know about the land before you take it over
By Country Life Published
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Housing a modern art collection
Period houses not always the ideal backdrop for contemporary art so country house owners are devising new bespoke spaces, or properties, to house their collections
By Country Life Published
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The value of trees
Developing and looking after trees in your grounds can be absorbing work, but also can add value to your property
By Country Life Published
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Should we fear the deathwatch beetle?
Expert Tim Floyd bebunks some myths about the deathwatch beetle in the first of a series on pests in historic houses
By Country Life Published
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All lighting used to be low energy
Proportionately, bright light in the evenings has only existed for the blink of an eye in our history
By Country Life Published
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Country house histories: The Hearth Tax
Ellen Leslie takes a look at one of the more obscure property taxes, The Hearth Tax, introduced in 1662
By Country Life Published
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Maximising natural light in your house
Making the most of natural light in your house saves money and is friendlier to the environment, not to mention making dark spaces much more conducive to work or relaxation
By Country Life Published
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Property punters: The pony club mother
Our new series takes an affectionate look at the different types of property buyer in the market, kicking off with the Pony Club mother
By Country Life Published
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Listed buildings VAT Budget surprise
Changes to the rules on VAT and listed buildings were one of the few Budget announcements which wasn't trailed in the press
By Arabella Youens Published
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Rising damp and period houses
The term rising damp is often used when referring to problems, or potential problems with houses, but if you own a period property there are certain issues you need to take into account
By Country Life Published
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How to position a sundial
Positioning your sundial so it gives its most accurate reading can be achieved in a variety of ways, from traditional measurements to apps for your smartphone
By Country Life Published
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The history of sundials
Man has been measuring the path of the sun since pre-history. Sundials are a fascinating part of this.
By Country Life Published
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The Listed Property Show at Olympia
Visit the Listed Property Show at Olympia this month for advice on extending and altering your listed property
By Country Life Published
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Architectural lighting: Art Deco and Art Nouveau
We take a look at the similar influences, but very different implementations, of Art Deco and Art Nouveau
By Country Life Published
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Restoration: The many advantages of lime
An old building material, the many advantages of lime mean it can also be used on more modern stone houses as well
By Country Life Published
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Ten house tips for the winter
Now is the time to put your house in ship-shape for the winter months ahead. Chartered surveyor Tom Grillo shares his ten top tips
By Country Life Published