Your Home Magazine March 2015 Vorige editie

At last March has arrived and it feels like we’ve turned a corner in the year. The clocks go forward at the end of the month and the days are beginning to get warmer and brighter, thank goodness. If, like me, you want to dust off the drabness of winter and brighten up your home for the months ahead, you’ll find plenty to inspire you in this month’s issue. Those of you planning to tackle some DIY over the coming months should check out this month’s buyer’s guide to power tools to help you pick the right one for your job. And if you’re really going to town and planning to add an extension to your home this year, you’ll find plenty of expert advice on how to begin your project on page 106. If all your home needs is a coat of paint or some cheerful new wallpaper you’ll find lots of inspiration for your fresh new colour scheme in this month’s Trend Alert on page 20 – it’s all about bringing the outside in! The right flooring can really make or break a room but we know the choice can be baffling, so we’ve put together a comprehensive 8-page guide to help you pick the perfect floor covering for every room in your home (p.36). March is the time of year when the gardening season really begins and on page 114 we take a look at some of the latest trends for flowers and veg, while on page 113 you’ll find a handy checklist for which gardening jobs you need to tackle over the coming weeks. Finally, don’t forget to take a look at our food pages this month. We’ve got some delicious healthy recipes using the best seasonal produce that’s in the shops right now.