CONTENTS ▲ On the cover 190 PG 132 FROM PG 22 PG 95 116 FROM PG 116 FROM PG 182 PG 204 PG 261 PG 72 PG 109 for Emma and her family to love and take pride in 261 OUTSIDE 244 LAY OF THE LAND Decking, slabs or brick - what's best for your patio? 253 GREAT OUTDOORS Prepare your garden for the warm weather... then sit back and enjoy it 259 FROM THE TROPICS Turn up the heat with parrot napkin rings and rattan hanging chairs 261 A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO KEEPING CHICKENS Do you dream of fresh eggs in the morning, but don't know where to start? Read on... 267 PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES A greenhouse can open up a world of exotic blooms and tasty home produce 273 EXTRA VROOM Convert your unused garage into a gym, office or even a games room 278 KEEP A ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD Stop leaks and loose slates with these tips for keeping out the elements AND FINALLY 284 SMILING FOR THE CAMERA Take a peek at Sarah Beeny's life through her Instagram photos 286 SARAH'S BEST LIFE Our guest editor talks property investment, skiing holidays and tequila IN EVERY ISSUE 7 9 EDITOR'S LETTER HELLO READERS Sarah introduces this edition of the magazine and shares her thoughts on the housing market and her new TV show 289 STOCKISTS Have you spotted something in the mag that takes your fancy? Find it right here www.athomemagazine.co.uk MAY 2017 | 013http://www.athomemagazine.co.uk