A chimenea is a fantastic addition to your garden. When you're out enjoying your garden in the summer, a chimenea allows you to extend the party into the evening. Providing warmth as the sun goes down, as well as an attractive focal point, many people love to relax by a flaming chimenea.

Dating back as many as 400 years ago, the chimeneas come from Spanish and Mexican influences. They have traditionally been used as a way of heating an area, and were also used historically for cooking.

If you've got a chimenea, or are thinking of adding one to your garden, follow the steps in this guide to use it properly.

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There so are many different kitchen styles and designs, that it can be hard to choose which one to go for. Usually, it will depend on your personal preferences and how you choose to finish the kitchen off with utensils, accessories and appliances.

Whether you're looking to renovate your kitchen space, or you want to add some character to your existing design, this guide will help you accessorise to suit your tastes.

Here's a selection of our favourite kitchen styles for inspiration...

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When the summer sun comes, many of us love to spend time in our gardens. Whether it's relaxing with a book, tending to your flower beds or hosting a barbecue with friends and family, summer is a great time to be outdoors.

But after a long and cold winter, your garden will more than likely need sprucing up before you can really enjoy it. Here are our top tips for preparing your garden ahead of summer.

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Nothing says 'Easter treats' like a good old chocolate Easter egg nest!

These delectable little delights are not only a tasty treat for all the family, but they're also really easy to make. So why not gather the children together, and spend an afternoon making some lovely Easter-themed sweets?

You don't need many ingredients, and it shouldn't take more than half an hour for you to put these fun cakes together.

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Nowadays, chocolate eggs are the most common Easter treat, enjoyed by millions every year in the UK. But sometimes it's nice to try something a little more traditional.

That's why today we're bringing you this recipe for a classic Easter delicacy: Simnel cake.

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