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How to make portable air conditioner window seals look more attractive both inside and out4 ways to make them look better
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Shower baths have more potential than you might think – here's how to make them look more luxuriousThis functional layout has lots of potential
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I refused to decorate my home for guests or potential buyers, and painted my spare bedroom bright yellowIt's my new favourite room
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I was overwhelmed by the mountain of artwork my kids brought home from school at the end of termHow I'm displaying it (not on the fridge!)
Gardens
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7 reasons why your gladioli is not flowering – what you can do to ensure beautiful, vibrant blooms every yearSave yourself from disappointment
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What to do with dahlias in August – 4 crucial tasks that will keep your plants floweringGive the blooms a boost!
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Gardeners warned to avoid this one lawn care job during a heatwave or risk destroying their grass – it sounds like a good idea, but it's best avoidedIt's an easy mistake to make
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The clever trick pest experts swear by to keep wasps away from your plate when dining al frescoSay goodbye to these uninvited guests
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Monty Don's 4-step watering guide is the secret to keeping plants alive in a droughtEven during a hosepipe ban
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The irrigation tricks gardeners swear by to keep plants alive during a heatwaveTheir top secrets to save thirsty plants
What To Buy
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Primark has just dropped a new quiet luxury homeware collection – 6 under £30 buys to make your home look more expensiveThe subtle design features will instantly upgrade your space
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I’ve tracked down the top places to buy the best garden furniture so that you don’t have toThese are my go-to brands and retailers to shop outdoor furniture
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and testedThe 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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Ideal Home's Certified Experts have spent over 15,500 hours testing products so you can trust their in-depth knowledge and adviceNo-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
Room Decor
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M&S’s summer sale is the best place to snap up chic homeware on a budget – 9 stylish picks that give a luxury look for under £50These gorgeous home buys would look spectacular in your home
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5 stylish paint shades that make stuffy bedrooms feel cooler, according to paint prosEnsure your bedroom is a cooling oasis of calm
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Two bathrooms that prove that a shower and bath aren't too much to ask for in a small spaceSometimes, you can have it all
House Manual
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I tested Dyson’s very first auto-empty vacuum cleaner – this is how it won me over (and where it fell short)Dyson just entered the auto-empty vacuum cleaner chat
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Fan, misting fan or portable air conditioner? I’m a hot sleeper who has tried all threeThis is how I'd rank them
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How to make portable air conditioner window seals look more attractive
4 easy ways to make them look better from both inside and out
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I was overwhelmed by the mountain of artwork my kids brought home from the end of term
Here's how I'm displaying it without covering the fridge
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Renovation
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Does your landlord have to fit air con if you ask for it? This is where you stand legallyIs your rented home stiflingly hot in summer?
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Can fitting air conditioning boost your home’s value? This is what the experts sayDone well, adding air conditioning could make your home more desirable to potential buyers
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My neighbour and I both have gravel driveways, but hers always looks neater than mineI've discovered her secret
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How to stop a tarmac driveway from melting in summerSolve the problem and prevent it from happening again with these expert tips
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 updateCream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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A dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coastA 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 avoided skirting boards in my lime-plastered spare room and used this rustic alternative insteadSkirting boards aren't for every house or room, so we opted for something different
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I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself - here's how I used secondhand finds to make it happenA professionally upholstered footstool can set you back hundreds, but I made mine for around £100
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This showstopping kitchen was once an old swimming pool – 6 design tricks that turned the vast space into the cosy heart of the home'We wanted something that looked as though it had aged gracefully with the house'
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The best microwaves in the UK, tried and testedLooking for the best microwave? I've tested the standout options from Swan, Sage and more
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Dualit's incredibly in-demand ice cream maker is the best example of a no-pre-freeze version out there – I just tried it with delectable resultsIt’s time to ditch the overpriced and ultra processed shop bought ice cream
