It's a dirty old job but Monty Don still loves it 

Northern Ireland housing market shows hints of recovery in University of Ulster index 

The latest University of Ulster house price index  has recorded  improvements in the Northern Ireland housing market, hinting at a tentative recovery.

£1 million Ulster mansion - yours for just £100,000 

By Helen Carson - It's a £1m stately mansion set in mature gardens with an indoor heated pool, a library and a cellar for your wine.

How to create a happy home 

Does your home make you happy? Charlotte Hedeman Guéniau knows a thing or two about that.

25 most expensive houses for sale in Northern Ireland Spring 2013 

Turn your home from drab to fab 

Despite being a nation obsessed with home makeover shows it seems when it comes to revamping our homes some of us can struggle to find our own inspiration, so much so that many of us haven’t decorated or renovated their home in the past year.

Make a grand entrance 

You're not alone if you walk into your home and your spirits wilt as you're greeted by a jumble of coats, shoes and bags, as the hallway is generally the most neglected area in the home.

25 cheap houses for sale in Northern Ireland March 2013 

Give your home a groovy makeover with some of the greatest hits from the 1970s 

By Trish Lorenz - The 1970s are known as the decade that style forgot but nothing could be further from the truth as two major new exhibitions are setting out to prove.

Make your bathroom the most important room 

By Helen Carson - Whether you’re planning a full bathroom renovation, or the addition of a few stylish updates to your suite, leading bathroom, heating and tile company Bassetts which has 12 branches provincewide, has everything you might need.

Make your home a happy place 

Only a truly miserable soul would fail to feel an instant surge of optimism and energy on stepping through the door of a house flooded with light, brimming with colour and adorned with fun, quirky accessories.

Give your kitchen the star treatment 

By Tamsin McCahill - There are now more cooking shows on TV than you can shake a large electric hand whisk at.

Tidy up your home with some smart storage solutions 

By Gabrielle Fagan - Stylish storage has suddenly been transformed into a stunning addition for any home.

Crom Estate is the star of TV ’s Blandings,but who really lives in a castle like this? 

Viscount Crichton, who will inherit this Fermanagh pile from his father, the Earl of Erne, tells Ivan Little about the pressures of preserving the property.

Call in the dust busters to save you from a life of grime 

As more of us are turning to cleaners to ease the burden, Jane Hardy and Helen Carson talk to some local women who rely on the mop brigade to help them cope with a busy life

The 10 best rugs 

By Sarah Ann Harris - Need to feel warm in this freezing weather or want a splash of colour in your home? Then invest in a bright or cosy floor covering.

A cheat’s guide to housework 

ADVERTISING FEATURE - While few of us will actually enjoy it, housework is a necessary evil. In fact, it has been suggested that keeping a clean home has a wealth of psychological benefits, while observing good standards of home hygiene can help reduce the impact of allergies and even infection.

Northern Ireland town records biggest property price plunge in UK 

A town in Northern Ireland has suffered the biggest crash in house prices of anywhere in the UK over the past year.

12 scents of Christmas 

By Gabrielle Fagan - Make it a fab festive season with fragrances for every occasion.

How to prepare your property for winter 

Winter is now well and truly here and the freezing conditions that many parts of the country are experiencing are only set to get worse, with forecasters predicting this winter will be one of our coldest in years.

Festive serving styles 

A Christmas feast needs a beautifully decorated table. Gabrielle Fagan serves up three top festive serving styles.

In Video: Transforming your home into a luxury haven 

Interior design is something that can seem daunting at first, but with a few simple tips you will be surprised at how easy it is to transform a characterless space into an environment with bags of personality.

Cooking up colour in the kitchen 

ADVERTISING FEATURE - As you the cold winter endures, your kitchen is the first part of your house to feel the bite. Bring some warmth back with bright coloured kitchen accessories and appliances

Chic ways to decorate your Christmas tree 

Your tired old festive decorations may need some Christmas TLC. Gabrielle Fagan suggests four chic ways to trim your tree

Light up your home this winter 

There’s no denying it, winter is well and truly upon us and as the evenings are drawing in, many of us will be finding ourselves spending a lot more time indoors.

Winter warmers for your home 

Banish the chill and turn your home into a cosy nest by finding homeware that will make you feel both stylish and snug, says Gabrielle Fagan.