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		<title>Make a statement with exotic shrubs</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/07/01/make-a-statement-with-exotic-shrubs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[It is good to have a few unusual shrubs in the garden that you can show to visitors, and they're not that difficult to grow. The specimen Fabiana imbricata is relatively unknown in this country but is a great choice, writes Pat Edwards.]]></description>
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		<title>Sylvia&#8217;s garden is just heavenly</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/26/sylvias-garden-is-just-heavenly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/26/sylvias-garden-is-just-heavenly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Top plantswoman Sylvia Nunn spent the worst winter for years working on a problem area in her Staffordshire garden - and she will be showing off the newly landscaped section for the first time in her charity opening on Sunday.]]></description>
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		<title>Blooms that bring gardens to life</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/11/blooms-that-bring-gardens-to-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Now we have reached June, the herbaceous plants are really coming on and probably the most spectacular are the big, brash lupins, which, in my opinion, should be in every garden, writes our gardening expert Pat Edwards.]]></description>
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		<title>Making the most of your cut flowers</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/14/making-the-most-of-your-cut-flowers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/14/making-the-most-of-your-cut-flowers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is a wonderful time of year for filling your home with flowers, so we've assembled a useful selection of expert tips from The Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre on making your cut flowers last longer, as well as how to plant your summer bulbs.]]></description>
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		<title>April jobs around your home</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/07/april-jobs-around-your-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[kitchen floors]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[April is the perfect time to give your floors a mini makeover. Water resistant and easy to clean, sheet vinyl is the ideal quick fix solution for tired-looking bathroom or kitchen floors - particularly if you don't have the time, skills or money to lay a tiled floor.]]></description>
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		<title>Could you build your own home?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/19/could-you-build-your-own-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/19/could-you-build-your-own-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Building your own home remains cheaper than buying a property, according to self-build expert David Snell. We caught up with him at the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC for his top tips on self-builds.]]></description>
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		<title>Bright ideas at Ideal Home Show</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/18/bright-ideas-at-ideal-home-show/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/18/bright-ideas-at-ideal-home-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Innovative ideas reflecting the issues affecting the current generation of home owners will be on display at this year's Ideal Home Show, and visitors can find out about a range of effective solutions to inspire them to make the most of the homes they’re in.]]></description>
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		<title>Spring shrubs put on a dazzling show</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/18/spring-shrubs-put-on-a-dazzling-show/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/18/spring-shrubs-put-on-a-dazzling-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[At long last, after enduring the ravages of winter, spring has arrived - and some shrubs are showing their flowers, writes our gardening expert Pat Edwards.]]></description>
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		<title>March jobs around your home</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/06/march-jobs-around-your-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/06/march-jobs-around-your-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[March is the perfect time to give your house's exterior a quick external spring clean, checking that the windows are in good order. Follow our guide to jobs around your house and garden this month.]]></description>
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		<title>Curious cottage complete with cave</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/02/12/for-sale-curious-cottage-complete-with-cave/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/02/12/for-sale-curious-cottage-complete-with-cave/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Dracups Cottage at 30 Railway Street is easily the most unique and fascinating house in Bridgnorth. Step inside and there's a rich and colourful history behind every door.]]></description>
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		<title>February jobs around your home</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/02/10/february-jobs-around-your-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/02/10/february-jobs-around-your-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[For householders with exposed wooden floors in living rooms, February is a good time to tackle any draughts coming through from underneath. Follow our guide to jobs around your house and garden this month.]]></description>
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		<title>An upward curve in affordable chic</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/28/an-upward-curve-in-affordable-city-chic/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/28/an-upward-curve-in-affordable-city-chic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[An award winning developer is continuing its pledge to help buyers take their first steps on the property ladder. Damar Homes has announced that, for a limited time only, they will offer purchasers a 10 per cent deposit subject to status on selected plots across all of their developments.]]></description>
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		<title>Interior show&#8217;s 10 quirkiest products</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/27/interior-shows-10-quirkiest-products/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/27/interior-shows-10-quirkiest-products/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[From the iconic to the innovative, the homewares on offer at this year's Interiors Birmingham trade show proved that furnishings can be anything but boring. We tracked down the most innovative designs on display. ]]></description>
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		<title>A young pioneer in the making</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/22/a-young-pioneer-in-the-making/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/22/a-young-pioneer-in-the-making/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[An award-winning designer from Solihull has found himself at the centre of the design world and having recently won an award for one of his iconic creations, things are about to get even busier.]]></description>
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		<title>January jobs around your home</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/12/january-jobs-around-your-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/12/january-jobs-around-your-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[It's the start of a new year, and now's the time to ensure that your pipes are well insulated before the winter weather worsens and you face ice blocking your system. Follow our quick guide to planning jobs around your house and garden this month.]]></description>
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		<title>Versatile home in impressive setting</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/12/11/versatile-home-in-impressive-setting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/12/11/versatile-home-in-impressive-setting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Situated on a small private drive in a desirable neighbourhood, this unique house has many high quality features and a large rear garden. See more in our photo gallery.]]></description>
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		<title>Off-plan buy is a success for couple</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/24/off-plan-buy-is-a-success-for-couple/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/24/off-plan-buy-is-a-success-for-couple/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Spires development in Stourbridge ticked all the boxes for house-hunters Paul Malthouse and Becky Willmott. The off-plan purchase of their three bedroomed semi-detached house was exactly what the couple were loooking for.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Student village to transform skyline</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/10/27/student-village-to-transform-skyline/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/10/27/student-village-to-transform-skyline/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:44:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Birch</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Construction of a towering 25-storey “student village” which will transform Wolverhampton’s skyline for generations to come is ploughing forward – ready for one of the biggest cranes in Europe to move in.]]></description>
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		<title>A garden home of great elegance</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/10/20/a-garden-home-of-great-elegance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/10/20/a-garden-home-of-great-elegance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Stately homes are usually at the top of most people's wish lists, but an exceptional property in the South Wing of this magnificent Grade II listed manor house offers buyers a rare and more affordable option, and a chance to own a slice of history.]]></description>
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		<title>Could you furnish a house for £50?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/09/26/see-the-house-that-dan-filled/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/09/26/see-the-house-that-dan-filled/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:34:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Walters</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[With first-time buyers still struggling to get on the property ladder despite the recent house price slump it seems almost impossible to even think about setting up a home. Daniel Wainwright aims to prove the best bargains come for free.]]></description>
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