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DIY gift ideas: Honey Xmas biscuits
Melinda Williams shares a cheap and easy Christmas recipe.
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Above a rising tide
Inspired by Maori pa designs, this home on a slope overlooking the water was built with possible sea-level rises in mind.
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DIY fix for cold air flows around curtains: A reader’s letter
The gaps at the top and bottom of curtains can create a chilling flow of air in your home. Green Ideas reader John O'Neill suggests how to fix it.
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Small steps: Five ideas for a greener Xmas
We asked for your tips on being a little greener in the holiday season. Here’s a selection of your answers.
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