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Why are your tomatoes still green? Monty Don has a last-ditch way to turn them red
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The 6 best spring bulbs for shade to plant now, according to garden pros
Now is the time to plan ahead for spring
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5 IKEA hallway ideas to help you create a stylish and functional entryway on a budget
How to turn IKEA basics into standout features
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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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10 best mattresses of 2024: tried, tested, and recommended for a better night's sleep
Our top recommendations from Simba, Emma, Tempur, and more, tried and tested by our review team
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House Manual
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What temperature should underfloor heating be set at? Experts reveal how to heat your home without damaging your flooring
This is the ideal temperature for a toasty home
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How to fix smelly drains – keep the odours away once and for all
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Renovation
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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
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How much does a loft conversion cost? Our expert guide explains everything
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By Natasha Brinsmead
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Wallpaper trends 2024 – the styles, colours and patterns to know now
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DIY
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How to bleed a radiator - the simple task to do now to make your heating run more efficiently this winter
Keep your house warm and your energy bills down this winter by bleeding your radiators
By Tamara Kelly
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This foam panelling TikTok hack is the easiest way to panel your home - but is it a good idea?
Easy doesn't always mean better...
By Kezia Reynolds
Gardens
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Is pruning the same as cutting back? No, and choosing the wrong option could spell disaster for your plants
They may seem interchangeable, but they’re not the same…
By Lauren Bradbury
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What is the osiria rose? How to get the viral rose everyone thinks is AI art
It's all over our social feeds, so here's the truth about the stunning osiria rose...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Best spring bulbs for cut flowers – the varieties you should try for beautiful bouquets next year
Here are our favourites
By Sophie King
News & Views
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The White Company's famed cult Autumn candle is finally back in stock – and some of the range has already sold out
Don't delay if you want to try the perfect seasonal scent in your own home
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Want to be more colour confident in your home? Dulux's bold colour of the year 2025 was chosen to help you do just that
Dulux’s colour of the year 2025 is True Joy, a bright sunny yellow shade that inspires happiness
By Sara Hesikova
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29 small children’s bedroom ideas to make your kids’ tiny space functional without becoming cluttered
Make the most of your little one’s petite space with these easy steps and swaps
By Tamara Kelly
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This foam panelling TikTok hack is the easiest way to panel your home - but is it a good idea?
Easy doesn't always mean better...
By Kezia Reynolds