Alison Jones
Alison is Assistant Editor on Real Homes magazine. She previously worked on national newspapers, in later years as a film critic and has also written on property, fashion and lifestyle.
Having recently purchased a Victorian property in severe need of some updating, much of her time is spent solving the usual issues renovators encounter. She is also currently chipping away at a back garden covered in crazy paving, ready to landscape it with a lawn and fruit and veg patch to sow and grow her own.
Latest articles by Alison Jones
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Best exterior wood paint: for fences, furniture and decking
Buying Guide The best exterior wood paint for adding weather protection to garden fences, sheds, furniture, and decking, or for transforming your outside space with colour
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How to clean a hot tub: simple tips to keep your outdoor spa sparkling
How To Want to know how to clean a hot tub? Our guide will help you keep yours crystal clear and algae-free
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Best strimmer: top grass trimmers to keep your garden in check
Buying Guide The best strimmer is perfect for tackling those awkward tufts a lawn mower can't reach and much more. See our top grass trimmer picks for every budget
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How to clean decking: follow our step-by-step advice to get your space looking spick and span
How To Discover how to clean decking with our simple guide – we've got all the tips you need to get yours looking its best for summer
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How to clean a BBQ
How To Want to know how to clean a BBQ after you've grilled up a storm? We show you how to get it sparkling
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Best sheds: store your garden essentials in these practical designs
Buying Guide We've found the best sheds for pottering, storage and secret garden escapes
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Where to buy plants online: here's our pick of the best online garden centres
Buying Guide Buy plants online and have beautiful flowers, seeds and grow-your-own fruit and veg delivered direct to your door
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How to spot a toxic house plant
Plants If you're brightening your home with an ever-expanding collection of greenery, be wary of toxic house plants that could be dangerous to pets or children
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How does a robot lawn mower work?
How To It's the next best thing to having a gardener, but how does a robot lawn mower work to keep your grass at bay?
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How to repair a garden hose
How To Need to know how to repair a garden hose? Here's how to fix it so you can get back to watering your plants in no time
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