A welcome return home for the Olympic Torch
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8 brilliant home innovations
Tuesday 15th April 2008, 11:39AM BST.
This year’s National Homebuilding and Renovating Show was packed with pioneering products, innovative technology and clever designs for homes and gardens. Lara Page checks out the shiney new developments you may not be able to live without!

The garden must-have: Oxfordshire-based luxury garden product specialists Julian Christian Designs, who recently created a building for the Queen’s private gardens as Windsor Castle, were showcasing an eye-catching design at the show. Their 3.4m round garden building (pictured) has dual entrances, a centre table, rattan chairs and thatched roof, to create the perfect garden space to relax or entertain in.
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