Sunday Mirror

The Other Florida

The secret beaches and islands a world away from Disney Go for the CLASH How to make colours work

..Chests of Drawers ; Lookalikes

DARK, curvy and extremely glamorous, these chests of drawers are anything but dull. The Moulin Noir (near right) is made of mahogany and is handpainted in black with a soft, distressed finish and ornate handles Its measurements are H87cm x W103cm x D51 cm. It costs pounds 369 and is available from (www.ivorypearlinteriors.com, 020 7701 2330).

New Ways for Photos Top10

Don't leave your holiday photos in an album... make them part of your life Lunas hanging clip mobile (holds 59 photos) pounds 44 (www.umbra.com)

Homes

4& 5 If you rent a place, now could be the time to buy it...like David Stang did 6& 7

Buy the House You Rent? ; with the Market Starting to Move, Will It Pay You To..

The housing crisis is easing and a number of tenants are snapping up properties they have been renting for the past few years - which is good news for landlords who would rather be sellers... THE housing market crash of the last two years turned many homeowners looking to sell into accidental landlords, while those wanting to buy were forced to rent.

Is Your Garden.. Stuck in a Timewarp? ; Homes

BACK yard, patio or garden? Whatever you call yours, the way we use our outdoor space and the way it looks has changed drastically over the years. Gardens are now being treated as an extra room with a lot more attention being lavished on them. And with more people working from home, garden home offices have also become increasingly popular.

Banish the Beige ; If You're Staying Put, Make Your Home Your Own with Vibrant Colour Mixes

CAN'T sell? Can't get a mortgage? "Don't move, improve" is the mantra of the day. Learn to love your home and decorate it exactly how you want it to look, instead of anticipating the tastes of a potential buyer.

Holiday Brits Down to a Tea

BRITONS are still a nation of tea lovers with four out of 10 of us packing teabags when we head off on holiday abroad. And while the odd packet of teabags is unlikely to get you stopped at Customs, some other British favourites hidden among your summer clothes will.

Stay-at-Home Families Push Up House Sales

THE school holidays normally trigger a slump in activity in the housing market as families jet off. But this year people are saving money by staying at home and using the time to move house, according to Propertyindex.com and Cluttons estate agents.

To the Test Home Security

HERE'S a bluffers's guide to all that techno-babbble used with home security equipment... IP (Internet Protocol) cameras use an internet link to send videos to a computer or a phone.

Zena Says.. ; Tricks of the Trade

I Want a Small Sofa I Can Tuck Away in a Corner ; Tricks of the Trade

Mirror, Mirror On the Wall: Help! ; Tricks of the Trade

A Shower Curtain That Doesn't Go Mouldy ... Is There Such a Thing?

Safe Selling

WHEN inviting a stranger into your home to see an item, ensure there is someone else with you and keep house and car keys and other valuables out of sight. UNLESS you are paid in cash, always wait for payment to clear before handing over goods.

Turn Your Clutter to Cash ; ..Without Even Leaving Home

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Offer

Save pounds 14.95 on delphiniums DELPHINIUMS make a great back-ofborder display and are one of the great traditional garden favourites. We have selected three beautiful varieties for you - the lavender-pink Delphinium Astolat, the deep-purple Black Knight and the beautiful pure-white Galahad.

Do It!

Jobs for the week Easy Take cuttings of pinks that have grown leggy. Keep the cuttings in a cold frame and remember to shade them in hot, sunny weather.

Lasting Colour ; Add a Blast Of..

Help summer stretch into autumn with clever planting combinations to give you a dazzling grand finale DAHLIAS

Expert Advice

Tall ferns will be right up your alley THE front door of my cottage is in a shady alley and I've struggled to get anything to grow in pots. Any suggestions? - Laura Turner, Bristol