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Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, Your Home magazine will give you the best in design ideas, makeover tips and money-saving advice that'll help you spruce up your home and garden.

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SUBTLE STRiPES • Add a touch of modern glamour with these sophisticated ribbed pieces

HOUSEHOLD hints • Prepare your home for Zero Waste Week on 2nd-6th September, discover this month's to-do checklist, plus check out our travel mug reviews

WE TEST…travel mugs • THINGS WE CONSIDERED: How long does it stay hot? Is it too hot to handle? How do you clean it?

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FOOD ON the go! • Carry your lunches and snacks in style with these nifty containers

TIPS & tricks • Get ready for Zero Waste Week, plus discover top ideas for the kitchen

FOCUS ON TV & streaming services • If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the options or want to reduce your monthly cost, here's how to find the best digital TV deal for you

Style & DECORATING • Switch up your schemes with the latest launches and clever styling hacks

SPOTLIGHT ON BOLD blue • From cool cobalt to warmer teals, it's time to be brazen with blues as we transition into the new season

THE MOODBOARD • Embrace this trend by incorporating these key decorating elements into your home

HELLO, autumn • Switch up your style for the new season with these quick ways to get your schemes trending

STYLE IT FROM THE GROUND UP! • Starting with a rug as the basis for your scheme is a simple and effective way to decorate a room – here, we bring you four inspiring looks using this designer trick

‘This space is both beautiful and practical’ • Laura Cave transformed a tired-looking patch of garden into a stylish outdoor living room, complete with a fully functioning kitchen and bar

DIY my style How to paint wooden decking • Revitalise a dingy decked area with this guide to keeping wooden decking in tip-top shape, like Laura's

OUTDOOR CHAIRS • Style up your garden room with chic seating options, like Laura

Kitchens & BATHROOMS • Create a wow-worthy look for your kitchen and bathroom with our inspiring design ideas

ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, BAKE! • As The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens, get the look for less in your own tent-inspired kitchen, with baking essentials and pretty accessories

BEST OVENS FOR BAKERS • These built-in ovens come with special features for perfect results

UNWIND IN THE PERFECT TUB • Discover the art of bathing by choosing the right tub for your space, and learn how a long soak can do more than just wash away the day

5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF BATHING • We all know that a warm bath can ease muscles and soothe the mind, but Dr Barbara Kubicka, founder of The Bath Project, says that bathing goes beyond that and is more than a routine activity, with many health benefits. Here are a few ways Dr Kubicka says we could be reaping more rewards from a good soak…

‘I've blended period charm and modern style’ • After buying a bland former-rental property, Laura Gibson has opted for a rich, cocooning palette that helps its original features shine

RATTAN bedside table • Make an old bedside table look brand new with this simple rattan insert hack inspired by Laura's design

Happy HUES • Create a homely, laid-back space, like Laura, with cheerful pops of pink and green, grounded by black accents

‘Our eclectic home tells the story of who we are’...