Sarah Warwick
Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor writing for websites, national newspapers, and magazines. She’s spent most of her journalistic career specialising in homes – long enough to see fridges become smart, decorating fashions embrace both minimalism and maximalism, and interiors that blur the indoor/outdoor link become a must-have. She loves testing the latest home appliances, revealing the trends in furnishings and fittings for every room, and investigating the benefits, costs and practicalities of home improvement. It's no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house revamper. For Realhomes.com, Sarah reviews coffee machines and vacuum cleaners, taking them through their paces at home to give us an honest, real life review and comparison of every model.
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How to insulate a floor and why it's worth installing
Here’s what you need to know about how to insulate a floor, whether you have a solid, timber, concrete floor or boards – because it could help your home to become more energy efficient, and your bills lower.
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How to choose the best bath: top tub tips from the experts
We are here to help you find the best bath, after all, it is the focus of your bathroom so getting it right is key!
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How to choose a bathroom sink
Looking for a bathroom sink? Whatever your style we have all the advice so you can make the best pick
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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Best backpack with wheels
Opt for a flexible backpack with wheels for your daily commute, business travel, or a short break. These are the top options.
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Best bread maker
Enjoy fresh and tasty loaves with a bread maker that’ll make producing them in your own kitchen easy. These are the best around.
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Best cooling rack
Move freshly baked cakes, scones, biscuits, and tarts on to a cooling rack that allows air to circulate. These are our favourites.
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Best electric kettle
Make yourself a tasty brew every time with an electric kettle. We’ve rounded up the fastest and most flexible choices around.
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Best peel and stick wallpaper
For a speedy makeover, peel and stick wallpaper is hard to beat, and you can use it on walls or furniture. These are the best options.
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Best desk
Work from home on a desk that has all the space you need and complements your room, too. We’ve tracked down the best choices.
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Best watering can
A good watering can enables you to direct the flow accurately to keep plants healthy. Check out our selection of the best around.
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Best dog food
Keep your canine companion healthy and content with the right dog food. We’ve put together our selection of the top choices.
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Best hanging chair
Chill out in a stylish hanging chair. We’ve selected the very best on offer so you can take the weight off and simply relax.
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Permitted development rights: improving a home without planning permission
Permitted development rights mean you can extend or improve a home without the need for planning permission. This is what you need to know
By Sarah Warwick Published
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20 impactful home improvements you can make without planning permission
Be inspired by these ways to extend or renovate your home without planning permission
By Lucy Searle Published
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How to clean decking – whether it’s wood or composite
Find out how to clean decking – remove dirt, algae, and mold from all decking materials in a few easy steps
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How much do solar panels cost?
Get clued up on how much solar panels cost so you can save on energy bills and reduce carbon emissions
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Renovate or knock down and rebuild: which is more cost-effective?
When does a demolition and rebuild project make more sense than a renovation? Industry experts share their knowledge to help you decide which option is best for you to create your dream home
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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A guide to planning a loft conversion in 2022
Get a bigger home without moving by planning a loft conversion to perfection
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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Loft conversion costs 2022 and how to budget for the perfect design
This is the lowdown on loft conversion costs and how to make this home reno project worth your while
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion?
If you like the idea of converting the loft, but wonder if you need an official go-ahead, find the answer right here
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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Love Made’s Insta-famous Haru sofa bed but need to save £££s? Buy this instead
The sofa bed at the top of our lust list has a rival that’s a top deal
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How to clean a glass oven door – degrease, remove stains, and get it looking like new
This is how to clean a glass oven door to perfection, leaving a streak-free oven glass that looks brand new
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5 unusual container gardening ideas Monty Don’s shown off on Insta
Bring interest and originality to your plot with these brilliant container gardening ideas – and buys – from our favourite gardener
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5 oven cleaning hacks from Mrs Hinch that are sooo easy
It’s not your favourite job, right? But with these tips from the cleanfluencer oven cleaning will be super simple
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