Top Stories
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5 things you should always put in a guest bedroom – small touches that will make a difference this Christmas
Update your guest bedroom now
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These are the 7 ways I use to keep my 110-year old house warm – all without turning on the central heating
Old-school methods to stay toasty
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The highlight of my job is testing new cookware – these are the new pans and designs that impressed me in 2025
This is what had a serious moment
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This is how I make a guest room smell incredible at Christmas – get ready for the compliments to flood in
Scenting secret weapons revealed
Gardens
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Your birth month has a rose – this is the meaning behind yours and how to grow it successfully in your garden
What’s your birth month rose? Here's the meaning behind each bloom, as well as how to grow them
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Don’t listen to anyone who tells you to give your Christmas cactus sugar water – use this type of fertiliser instead
It can do more harm than good
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Forget strawberries! The RHS predicts this will be the 'it' berry to grow in 2026
It's delicious and can be planted right now
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I swapped a traditional wreath for a living one this Christmas and it'll be brightening my door well into the new year – here's how I made it
With cheery festive blooms and greenery, this DIY wreath is super-easy to make
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This Christmas houseplant out-blooms all the others, say experts – here's how to make its flowers last into the new year
It's easy to grow, too
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5 of the best Christmas plants with berries – expert-approved picks for showstopping festive displays
Beautyberries, hawthorn and more
What To Buy
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Aldi's new £100 robot vacuum also sweeps and mops – it's a time-saving must-have for spotless floors
Save on time and money
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I asked bedding experts what the best sheet material for a good night's sleep is – the fabrics to buy, and one to avoid
Cotton, linen, bamboo, and silk sheets are all high on our experts' list
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and tested
The best cooling mattress toppers for a cooler and more breathable sleep – tried and tested options from Simba, Panda, Emma, Silentnight, and more
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Meet Ideal Home's Certified Experts - they've spent over 1,000 hours testing everything from appliances to mattresses so you can shop wisely
No-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
Room Decor
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Lidl has just launched a £24.99 buy that stops loud Christmas parties or snoring festive guests from ruining your sleep
According to experts, 'it's great at masking sounds, such as loud neighbours'
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Quick! If you still haven’t got a Christmas doormat yet, these gingerbread house designs will get you in the festive spirit for as little as £4
Last Christmas, everybody was DIYing their gingerbread house doormats – but this year, you don't have to
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If you want your home to look cool and refined, M&S’s new rechargeable table lamp is the ultimate cheat code – chrome is going nowhere in 2026
*Adds straight to basket*
House Manual
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I asked floorcare experts how to keep my floors pristine while hosting this Christmas – these are the 4 things they told me to do
This is how I’ll be protecting my floors from scuffs and stains this festive season
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Lidl’s £80 robot vacuum will mop your floors, too – I had to do a double-take when I saw the low price
Grab it while you can!
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I’ve spent months testing the best mops – these are my top picks, from budget to battery-powered models
Keep your floors sparkling with the best mops to suit every floor type
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This £30 stair basket has quietly fixed the clutter that always builds up on our stairs – it's made such a big difference
It's an easy hallway fix that makes everyday mess on our staircase feel manageable
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Renovation
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Can I move a drain as part of an extension project?
Experts reveal when you will and won't need permission and how you get it
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Don't let drains put a stop to your extension plans
Take note of the 6 things experts want you to know in order to ensure a smooth-running project
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8 ways to get driveway drainage spot on
Bad driveway drainage can totally ruin the look of a house - here's how to get it right without compromising on kerb appeal
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I thought replacing my boiler would be time-consuming and complicated - but with BOXT, it only took about 20 minutes of my time
Read my review of the BOXT boiler installation service
Ideal Homes
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'The restoration of the cottage has been well worth the journey'
A sensitive renovation and neutral colour palette have accentuated the character of this pretty Cotswold cottage
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country update
Cream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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A dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coast
A bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home
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This tiny Cotswold cottage makes the most of every inch with a tailored, high-end look
‘I could see the cottage’s potential, and I knew I could make the layout work'
DIY
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I wish I’d known this one thing before painting my walls – it would have stopped dark borders ruining my room renovation
Learn from my mistake by following this expert advice on how to avoid it
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Upcycling furniture? Here are 5 things I wish I knew first
Countless upcycling projects (and plenty of mistakes) later, here's what I wish I knew before my first project
More From Ideal Home
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George Home is selling a gorgeous £17 alternative for Gordon Ramsay's pricey HexClad pan — the range is also oven and dishwasher safe
This collection looks like the real deal
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Aldi’s viral £7.99 4-in-1 chopping board is landing in the UK – it makes meal prepping so much easier and efficient
I predict this clever board will sell out fast
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Christmas at Jack Kinsey's Victorian chapel home
The Interior Design Masters contestant dresses up his Norfolk home for the season
