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How to Change Your Home’s Layout for Maximum Light and Happiness - Part One
A step by step guide to changing the layout of your home & reimagining the way you live. Our ground level floor plans, the changes we’re making & why.
Feb 15
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Brilliant New Bud Vases, Exciting Dahlia Collections & A Squirrel V Tulip Update
Moments of joy and hope from a wet and wintry February in England.
Feb 12
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Big News! We Have a Start Date for the Barn Renovations.
Packing and moving out yet again, the lack of budget, a monster scaffold & why the whole roof must be removed.
Feb 8
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Tulip Bandits, Toasting the Spring, Bringing the Outside In & Moments from the Garden.
Those Damn Squirrels, A Spring Floral Display & An Annual Tradition.
Feb 5
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The Truth About Major Home Renovations -Part 3
A Design Series: Why it’s taken so long to start the renovations. What exactly went wrong. Dealing with building regulations, structural engineers…
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The Truth About The Holiday Cottage
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Substack V Instagram - 15 Things I’ve Learned in a Year.
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My Battle With Weight Gain & The Mounjaro Miracle
Jul 20, 2025
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The Best & Worst Scented Candles 2026
Nov 2, 2025
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Behind The Scenes On a National Newspaper Interiors Photoshoot
Some very exciting news, plus two special offers for Home & Hort readers!
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The Truth About Major Home Renovations - Part 2
Dealing with the Planning Process, Conservation Officers, Bats & Three-Cornered Leek.
Jan 22
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The Truth About Major Home Renovations - Part 1
The setbacks, the expense, the worry & all the gossip about the barn I’ve had to keep secret until now.
Jan 18
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A Postcard From Riviera Maya
A crowd-free, tranquility-seekers guide. Where to go, when to go & what to avoid like the plague.
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JP Loves: My New Favourite Travel Essentials
Brilliant Luggage, Genius Travel Tech, The Best Toothbrush, Holiday Skincare, A Fab Fake Tan, A Mounjaro Travel Tip & Two Special Discounts Links for…
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Hello! Welcome to HOME & HORT by me, JP Clark
If you’re new to us then start here!
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How to Change Your Home’s Layout for Maximum Light and Happiness - Part One
A step by step guide to changing the layout of your home & reimagining the way you live. Our ground level floor plans, the changes we’re making & why.
Feb 15
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Big News! We Have a Start Date for the Barn Renovations.
Packing and moving out yet again, the lack of budget, a monster scaffold & why the whole roof must be removed.
Feb 8
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The Truth About Major Home Renovations -Part 3
A Design Series: Why it’s taken so long to start the renovations. What exactly went wrong. Dealing with building regulations, structural engineers…
Feb 1
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Behind The Scenes On a National Newspaper Interiors Photoshoot
Some very exciting news, plus two special offers for Home & Hort readers!
Jan 25
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The Truth About Major Home Renovations - Part 2
Dealing with the Planning Process, Conservation Officers, Bats & Three-Cornered Leek.
Jan 22
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Brilliant New Bud Vases, Exciting Dahlia Collections & A Squirrel V Tulip Update
Moments of joy and hope from a wet and wintry February in England.
Feb 12
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Tulip Bandits, Toasting the Spring, Bringing the Outside In & Moments from the Garden.
Those Damn Squirrels, A Spring Floral Display & An Annual Tradition.
Feb 5
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Forget Christmas Overwhelm, It’s My Tulip Bulbs Making Me Panic!
Damn Those Tantalising Glossy Spring Bulb Brochures
Dec 21, 2025
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57 Fabulous Gifts for Gardeners
Not a gnome or goofy gardening sign in sight. Well, other than this gorgeous chap obvs
Nov 30, 2025
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A Guide To Traditional Christmas Decor
Want the Ralph Lauren Look? It’s Not About Spending Money
Nov 23, 2025
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Housing Ladder
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Is The UK’s Home-Buying System About to Join the 21st Century?
Will Gazumping, Collapsing Chains, Rogue Agents & Nervous Breakdowns Become a Thing of the Past?
Oct 9, 2025
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The Instagram Home Renovation Trends That Will Lose You Money
But, does it really matter if they bring you inordinate amounts of joy? Another bumper edition not to be missed!
May 11, 2025
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19 Things That Actually Increase the Value of Your Home
A bumper issue with some surprises, plus the % increases for each job. Based on extensive research of the market and 27 years of renovating, buying and…
Apr 27, 2025
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How To Design & Renovate Your Way Up the Housing Ladder - Part 4
Why you should never sell a home that isn’t finished. Creating and selling a lifestyle and Knowing your buyer.
Mar 30, 2025
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The Home Buying Points System
A foolproof plan to help you make the right choice.
Mar 26, 2025
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Happy New Year to You All
Plus a little round-up of the best of 2025.
Dec 31, 2025
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How To Prepare Christmas Dinner in Advance🎄
My tried and tested, stress-free way to prepare Christmas dinner up to 6 weeks ahead!
Dec 4, 2025
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Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!
When everything gets too much, where do you find peace?
Oct 19, 2025
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Me and Mounjaro Four Months On
My Progress So Far, Meal Ideas, My Slow & Steady Approach, Cutting the Cost & How I’m Getting a Free Holiday by Paying for it All
Sep 21, 2025
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My Thoughts on Substack After Two Years
It’s an amazing place. But, let’s not ruin it by turning it into all the apps we’ve deserted.
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JP Loves: My New Favourite Travel Essentials
Brilliant Luggage, Genius Travel Tech, The Best Toothbrush, Holiday Skincare, A Fab Fake Tan, A Mounjaro Travel Tip & Two Special Discounts Links for…
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The Old Curiosity Shop at Christmas
Beautiful, One of a Kind Vintage Festive Finds From Me to You. But, Hurry, There’s Only One of Everything!
Dec 11, 2025
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57 Fabulous Gifts for Gardeners
Not a gnome or goofy gardening sign in sight. Well, other than this gorgeous chap obvs
Nov 30, 2025
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59 Gifts For When You’re Out of Ideas
What to Buy People When You Haven’t Got a Clue
Nov 27, 2025
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The Festive Home
Beautiful Decorations for the Tree, the Front Door, the Table, the Bedroom & A Few Utterly Bizarre, but Fabulous Finds to Bring Joy This Christmas!
Nov 16, 2025
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Kitchen Design Course
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How to design a kitchen: Stage 5 - the fun part!
I’m opening up my little black book to tell you where to buy everything!
Mar 24, 2024
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How to design a kitchen - Stage 4
How we saved a fortune building a high end flat packed kitchen.
Mar 17, 2024
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How to design a kitchen - Stage 3.
A kitchen design course for beginners - Storage, islands, open shelving, pantries and cupboard placement.
Mar 10, 2024
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How to design a kitchen - Stage 2.
A kitchen design course for people wanting that top end look for less.
Feb 25, 2024
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How to design a kitchen - Stage 1.
A kitchen design course for beginners. Get the kitchen you want for less.
Feb 18, 2024
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The Easiest Hydrangea Wreath You’ll Ever Make
Make a beautiful wreath in less than 20 minutes and save yourself hundreds of pounds
Oct 23, 2025
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How To Make Your Own Candles
A Beginner’s Guide To Faffing With Wax
Sep 14, 2025
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How To Make Your Own Lampshades
A easy step by step guide, including a video. You just need to provide the patience!
Aug 24, 2025
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A Simple Christmas Swag (Festoon if you please) for 2024
Because I can’t be arsed to make a wreath and they look better anyway!
Dec 8, 2024
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How to Make my Suspended Autumnal Branch
Get ready to meet Giovanni the branch - he’s quite the charmer!
Oct 30, 2024
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