Top Stories
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When to stop cutting grass for winter – don't miss the window for the final mow of the year
This is when you should pack your lawn mower away
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Cath Kidston reveals her 5 golden rules for decorating that she uses in her own home
The design queen shares her love of colour and pattern
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Why is my fridge wet inside? 5 reasons why you have condensation in your fridge
Learn how to dry out your fridge in no time
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5 plants you should cut back in winter to make sure you're promoting better growth next year
Now's the time to shape up your winter pruning plan
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Room Decor
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Small hallway storage ideas – 7 ways to keep your tiny entryway from becoming cluttered and messy
How to create storage opportunities in a small hallway like a pro
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How big should your dining room rug be? Experts share the secret to choosing the perfect size
You can't go wrong if you follow the pros' golden rule
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How to add bathroom colour on a budget – updates under £50 using paint, fabric, tiles and more
From a dark luxe look, to rainbow brights or pale and interesting
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29 small children’s bedroom ideas to make your kids’ tiny space stylish and functional
Make the most of your little one’s petite space
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19 paint ideas for hallways – elevate your space with clever tricks and lustworthy shades
Clever ways to help you transform this tricky space with paint
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17 small utility room ideas to help you organise and make the most of a compact space
Save space without sacrificing on utility room style
What To Buy
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Explore Ideal Home's expert buying guides & reviews
Whether you need a mattress, lawn mower, candle or even a pizza oven, our buying guides will help you find the right items for your home.
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The autumn must-have –– the best dehumidifiers will help banish damp, mould and condensation
For drying clothes and tackling damp, mould, and condensation
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House Manual
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This 59p product drastically reduced the condensation on my windows - and you probably have it in your cupboards already
You probably already have this everyday essential in your cupboards, but I bet you didn’t know that it’s a natural dehumidifier
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Can heated airers cause damp? Experts explain this common problem and how to combat it
Find out how to quickly dry your clothes this winter while keeping your home mould-free
By Eilidh Williams
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Renovation
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Paint trends 2024 – the key shades, colour palettes and paint techniques to try in your home this year
All the fun and creative paint looks you’ll soon be obsessed with
By Nicky Phillips
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How to get hold of two free tickets to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the ExCeL London.
Creating your dream home? We have just the thing to help you!
By Rebecca Knight
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What is the best white paint? How to find the perfect shade of white for every room in your home
Our definitive guide to the best of white paints, the most essential of paint colours
By Holly Walsh
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How much does a loft conversion cost? Our expert guide explains everything
All you need to know about transforming your attic space
By Natasha Brinsmead
DIY
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This viral hack turned an £8 vase from B&M into a dupe for a £485 designer side table - here’s how you can do it too
Get your toolkit and paints out - it's time to create your own designer dupe
By Kezia Reynolds
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Air dry clay has become this year's surprise bestseller on Amazon – I tried these viral budget home decor projects and loved it
Air-dry clay is perfect for making your own home decor on a budget
By Sara Hesikova
Gardens
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How to install a shed to ensure a durable and dry space that looks good, too
Our expert guide to adding storage to the garden
By Holly Reaney
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5 easiest fruit trees to grow for low-effort harvests year after year
Perfect for beginners and experts alike
By Sophie King
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Gardening experts reveal the one thing you need to do to prep your artificial grass for winter
Artificial grass may be easy to maintain, but that doesn't mean it requires no maintenance at all
By Kezia Reynolds
News & Views
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Experts reveal what the dial in your fridge actually means - and it’s not what you think
Those numbers are a little different to what you might thing at first
By Kezia Reynolds
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Health experts are urging people to throw away their black cooking utensils after terrifying new study
A groundbreaking US study found toxic chemicals in black plastic - but experts warn the UK is also at risk of these harmful compounds
By Kezia Reynolds
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3-minutes with an Ikea storage expert solved a bedroom dilemma I’ve been struggling with most of my life – and it only costs £2
I visited Ikea's base in Sweden, and came home with an Ikea hack that has transformed the way I use my bedroom
By Amy Lockwood
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Experts have revealed the best day to renew your home insurance policy - you’ll want to do it sooner rather than later
Don't leave this task at the bottom of your to do list
By Kezia Reynolds