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    Green Fingered in Winter: The Ultimate Guide to HouseplantsFebruary 9th 2016Green Fingered in Winter: The Ultimate Guide to Houseplants

    Our gardener in residence, Jack Shilley takes us through his top tips on gardening during the winter months and advises how to keep your indoor plants thriving.

    Windows Through Time: An EvolutionNovember 16th 2015Windows Through Time: An Evolution

    How have windows changed through the years? To coincide with the release of the new Origin window, we take you through the history of one of the home's most important features.

    Want To Get Healthy? Take Up GardeningNovember 2nd 2015Want To Get Healthy? Take Up Gardening

    The Great Gardening Gap campaign has been encouraging young people to engage with the outdoors and build their gardening knowledge, but for outdoorsy types of all ages, gardening can provide you with an amazing workout.

    Making aluminium windows work in a period propertyOctober 12th 2015Making aluminium windows work in a period property

    Owning a period traditional style can be immensely rewarding, but at times, can also present the homeowner with a variety of challenges. The biggest trials often come with making changes or alterations to the original features of your property. It can often take a lot of time and effort to turn your vision into a reality, but the overall result will undoubtedly be worth it.

    Gardening for BeginnersSeptember 23rd 2015Gardening for Beginners

    You'll now be very familiar with our Great Gardening Gap campaign, where we show young people that getting into gardening is not as difficult as it looks. If you enjoyed Jack Shilley's Great Gardening Gap video series and want more advice, then our gardening for beginners guide is just what you need.

    7 Unique Wall Decorating Ideas June 5th 20157 Unique Wall Decorating Ideas

    There is no better way to give your interior an instant facelift than by freshening up the walls. The obvious quick fix is to slap on a fresh coat of paint, but when you are going to the trouble of clearing the room and putting down the dust sheets, why not go that extra mile and make sure that you are making the most out of your efforts?

    How The Kitchen Became The Hub Of The HomeMay 20th 2015How The Kitchen Became The Hub Of The Home

    From the 1920s to the modern day, find out how the kitchen has evolved to become the real social centre of the home!

    Thermal efficiency in bifold doors | Addressing frequently asked questionsMay 3rd 2015Thermal efficiency in bifold doors | Addressing frequently asked questions

    Find out more about the thermal efficiency of Origin's windows and doors with these frequently asked questions.

    What makes aluminium a high-quality material for bifold doors?May 1st 2015What makes aluminium a high-quality material for bifold doors?

    The quality of the aluminium used in a bi-folding door or window system can vary from system to system. What makes Origin’s aluminium system different is the way the profile is made.