Top Stories
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How to propagate a fiddle leaf fig – 3 easy steps to grow more of these striking, on-trend houseplants for free
Multiply your collection of this favourite houseplant
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Stacey Solomon has shared her 5 nifty wardrobe storage hacks to make getting ready in the morning easier
These five wardrobe storage hacks are a gamechanger
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6 questions I wish I'd asked before starting my bathroom renovation - mistakes to avoid from an interiors pro
From double checking my budget to choosing more exciting taps
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3 things that annoy me about my air fryer – here's what to do if you're having the same conundrums
How to max out the usefulness of your air fryer
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Room Decor
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I’ve been seeing sofa skirts all over my Instagram feed –is it a sofa trend worth investing in?
Experts reveal the pros and cons of the latest sofa trend
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The 9 most important styles and looks of 2025 to decorate your bedroom with
How to decorate your bedroom in a stylish, contemporary way this year
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Fireplace ideas – 43 ways to turn your mantel and hearth into a showstopping feature
From fresh paint to the right styling, these are the best ways to give your fireplace a new lease of life
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Bathroom trends for 2025 – the 11 best styles, colours and surfaces to watch for the year ahead
Everything from colours, materials and finishes that's hot this year
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How to decorate with Dulux Overtly Olive – 7 easy tricks for using the ultimate versatile earthy green
Expert-approved tips for incorporating this timeless colour into your scheme
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Living room lighting ideas – 33 easy ways to use lights and lamps to add style and create a cosy mood
These are the best ways to give your lounge a stylish look and a cosy feel
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House Manual
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Can you put a Ninja air fryer basket in the dishwasher?
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Professional organiser reveals the room in your house you should always declutter first for a successful clear-out
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Renovation
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Is your garden room breaking the law without you realising it? Experts explain how to tell and what to do if it is
Your garden room might give you an ideal bit of extra space, but is it falling foul of rules and regulations?
By Sarah Handley
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Extension ideas for small houses — 11 clever ways to increase space in a compact home
These extension ideas can have a big impact on a small home, and make it more suitable for modern life
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14 glass extension ideas to make your home feel brighter and more spacious
If your vision for a light, bright, sun-filled home is falling short, a glass extension could be the answer
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Extension ideas for semi-detached houses — 10 clever options to consider
There are more options for extending a semi-detached property than you might think, as these ideas show
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DIY
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How to fix a noisy washing machine yourself — 7 expert ways to get it to work quieter again
If your washing machine is creating more noise than you would like, learn how to fix it with our expert tips
By Katie Sims
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How to upcycle your Christmas baubles – 5 ways to give your dated festive decorations a new look
Tired of your old Christmas baubles? Our creative, clever tips will transform them beyond recognition in a few easy steps
By Sara Hesikova
Gardens
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When to prune fuchsias – experts share the right time to cut back hardy and tender varieties
Keep this cottage garden plant flourishing
By Lauren Bradbury
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What is crop rotation? The secret expert gardeners use to guarantee a successful bumper crop of vegetables every year
It's the key to vegetable garden success
By Sophie King
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How to use old towels in the garden — 6 creative ways to protect your plants (and your knees!)
Don’t throw them away just yet!
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News & Views
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Professional organiser reveals the room in your house you should always declutter first for a successful clear-out
It turns out your kitchen is the best place to start when tackling a big declutter
By Kezia Reynolds
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I used to spend a fortune on fresh basil - but this £99 device has turned my kitchen worktop into an indoor herb garden
How does this tiny indoor garden work?
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja has a brand new portable air fryer — it's wildly different from anything we've ever seen before
Seeing is believing with Ninja's portable glass air fryer
By Molly Cleary
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Little Greene's new wallpaper collection has raised the bar for decorating a kid's room — an interior stylist reveals the trick to styling it
Little Greene has collaborated with the National Trust on it's new 'Storybook Papers' wallpaper collection
By Amy Lockwood