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Time to go wild for creature comforts Nov 03 2008

WHEN it comes to animals, we’re known as a nation of softies.Read

What will Santa bring this Xmas? Nov 03 2008

IT was December 1980 and there was just one thing I wanted for Christmas.Read

Interiors with a licence to thrill Oct 27 2008

THERE’S a little of James Bond in every man – and even if you’re not up to performing his death-defying stunts you can still imitate his stylish ways.Read

Deal searchers see web voucher boom Oct 27 2008

CANNY shoppers are realising they can save pounds in the run up to Christmas, at the touch of a button.Read

Holiday hire hell Oct 27 2008

WHAT seemed like a simple task of picking up a hire car, ended up driving Laura Griggs round the bend and ruining the first day of her holiday.Read

Fashion picks Oct 21 2008

HAVE a look at our picks for fashion under £50....Read

Roll up roll up for the Wallpaper show Oct 20 2008

WANT to turn your rooms wild with colour, pattern and decoration?Read

Bite the dust and invest in antiques Oct 20 2008

A PRESENT from the past is a gift for the future, says Antique dealer Paul Burrows, with a grin.Read

Give your home a hot new look Oct 13 2008

IT’S that time of year when there are more trends flying around than falling leaves.Read

Queen of the catwalk Oct 13 2008

SMALL proved to be beautiful at the House of Fraser petite fashion show. Aiming to highlight new autumn designs for women sized 5ft 4in and under, there was a choice of day wear, casual and party pieces.Read

Fun for a fiver Oct 13 2008

HOW much do you spend on toys for your children?Read

Wherever I lay my head Oct 06 2008

OUR natural inclination at this time of year is to hibernate and escape the chill winds outside – and the current gloomy financial situation is surely helping to heighten that feeling.Read

Turn your back on traditional facials Oct 06 2008

THESE days there are hundreds of tailor-made facials available at beauty spas and in local department stores.Read

Families are binning £420 of food a year Oct 06 2008

WHAT do you see when you look inside your fridge?Read

Soaking up the celebrity style Sep 29 2008

WE ALL need a special place to pamper ourselves and escape from life’s stresses – and for many, that sanctuary is the bathroom.Read

Top tips to help sell your home Sep 29 2008

IT’S not only down to the estate agent to sell your house. There’s plenty you can do yourself to attract buyers, impress viewers and secure that all-important deal.Read

Boost your chances of a dream move Sep 29 2008

THE reaction was swift. “You’re thinking of moving?” chorused half a dozen voices as my friend Sarah happened to mention that she and her husband Andy were seriously considering putting their house on the market and trying to find somewhere a bit bigger for themselves, their two children, two cats and a rabbit.Read

Digs to die for! Sep 22 2008

STUDENTS – normally that messiest of species – will soon be settling into their new rooms in colleges and universities.Read

Top tips for homecare and DIY problems Sep 22 2008

This week John Hancock from Homeserve is back to help the readers of the Birmingham Mail with more handy hints to tackle all those niggling home care and DIY problems.Read

Holiday nosedived after card blunder Sep 22 2008

BIRMINGHAM man Dave Chesworth has warned holiday-makers to make sure they let their bank know they will be travelling abroad after he found himself in Egypt without any cash.Read

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