Top Stories
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7 summer bulbs to plant in April – this month is crucial if you want to turn your garden into a colourful paradise
It's not too late if you act now
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Loaf’s ‘bed-in-box’ is the best-disguised guest bed I’ve ever seen – you'd never know there's a pull-out mattress
It's perfect for small homes
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5 things I decluttered before selling my house – how I made it look more desirable for viewings
Plus I pocketed extra cash
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Councils may not take your food waste bin if you use the wrong liner – everything you need to know
What you're required to do
Gardens
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Amanda Holden has just convinced me that chandeliers can look amazing in a garden
Elevate your garden lighting with one stunning feature
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IKEA's stylish yet subtle solar lights gave my driveway a glow up – they made my front garden feel welcoming again
These cute lights have boosted my home's kerb appeal
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Wild birds will flock to your garden if you start leaving out this £7 Amazon buy – it looks adorable too
How to support the wild birds that visit your garden during nesting season
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QVC just dropped a stylish, 70s-inspired outdoor furniture range – if you’re after a sunlounger this year, look no further
From the most stylish £140 sunlounger to outdoor bolster cushions, these are the 9 pieces that impressed me the most
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April is peak slug and snail season – here's how to protect your plants before it's too late with these simple expert tips
A few timely steps now can save your plants from serious damage later....
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Argos is selling the chicest scalloped potting table – it’s perfect for showing off potted plants in a tiny garden
This is hands down the most stylish potting table I've ever seen
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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Ideal Home's Certified Experts have spent over 15,500 hours testing products so you can trust their in-depth knowledge and advice
No-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
Room Decor
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Loaf has a space-saving £195 solution for hosting overnight guests
It's one of the most stylish spare bed alternatives I've seen
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IKEA's clever new trinket tray has gone seriously viral on TikTok
Banish bedside clutter for good
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It's taken me five years, but I've *finally* found the perfect pillow for side sleeping – its latex core has solved my neck pain
I think I just found my dream pillow
House Manual
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What are plug-in solar panels and how do they work?
This is everything we know about about the game-changing solar panels that will soon be available in the UK
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Air purifiers can be confusing – but I tested a model that’s straightforward and easy to use
It even has a Pet Mode for animal lovers
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5 counter-top kitchen appliances you should always unplug when not in use
I’ve been wasting so much money on my energy bills by leaving mine plugged in
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IKEA's £4 space-saving bins will make following the new, simpler recycling rules in England easier in a tiny kitchen
If you hate doing the bins (don't we all?), this clever IKEA find will make it easier
HOMES DISCOUNT CODES
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Pro Breeze discount codes - in April 2026
SPONSORED Choose from our Pro Breeze discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
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Furniture Village discount codes - for April 2026
SPONSORED Choose from our Furniture Village discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
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Furniture123 discount codes - in April 2026
SPONSORED Choose from our Furniture123 discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
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Dunelm discount codes - for April 2026
SPONSORED Choose from our Dunelm discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
Renovation
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What is the ideal porch size – and can you ever go too big?
I asked the experts how you ensure an addition to the front of your home is in proportion for maximum kerb appeal
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Is it ever a good idea to use a conservatory as an extra bedroom?
Experts told me it’s definitely a feasible option, but only if you follow these 7 crucial pointers
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Why I had to pay three times as much as I wanted to replace the windows in my home
But it turns out it was the right decision
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What's the best way to a bigger kitchen – an extension or a remodel?
It might seem obvious but I asked the experts, and their opinions might surprise you
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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