Top Stories
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Martin and Shirlie Kemp have just proved pumpkin archways are the ‘it’ feature of any autumn gardenWho else is now excited for autumn?
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Gardeners are being urged to avoid weeding their gardens this week for this important reasonLeave your beds, borders and lawns alone
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The most relaxing living rooms always includes these 5 design features, according to interior designersMake your room a calm, cosy retreat
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Moving house forced me to completely rethink my home organisation – I'm bringing my tidy dreams to lifeIt's time to get things in order
Gardens
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These are the pests and plant diseases threatening your garden in AugustThis is what to do if you spot them
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Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s DIY water feature is a masterclass in how to nail this summer’s breakout trend – how to recreate it on a budgetIt looks so good!
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5 plants to deadhead in August – trim away these spent blooms nowAnd keep them flowering!
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6 gorgeous flowers to plant in your garden now for a colourful autumn display, so you can enjoy your outdoor space for longerYour autumn beds and borders can look as colourful as your spring garden
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Gardeners urged to avoid weeding their gardens this week for this important reason
Leave your beds, borders and lawns alone
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The 5 best herbs to grow on a kitchen countertop if you want fresh flavours at your fingertipsThey also work best if you're short on space
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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Your bedroom mirror is wrecking your sleep, and the effects are worse in a heatwaveDitch 'unease, discomfort and overheating' for a deeper and more restorative sleep
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John Lewis’ impressive new modular sofa is the brand’s most future-proof design yetThis super comfortable and generously sized sofa begs to be placed in an open-plan living room
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I waited years to finally have a pantry space but it took these 4 storage buys to actually make it functionalHere's how I'm trying to make the most of this space
House Manual
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‘Body doubling’ is the psychological hack you need to declutter your home and banish distractionsHow to use it for maximum impact in your home
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I bought multiple Shark vacuums before becoming an Expert Vacuum Tester – these are the 5 things I wish someone had told me back thenI've made the mistakes so you don't have to
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Moving house forced me to completely rethink my home organisation – the clever buys I’m snapping up to tidy it
It's time to get things in order
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6 DIY jobs I'd never tackle in a heatwave – and neither should youResist the urge to make certain home improvements during very hot weather – certain tasks are doomed to fail
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Renovation
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Air con scams are all over social media right now – how to identify and avoid one this summerExperts reveal warning signs to look out for when shopping for an AC
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Wait, heat pumps can really cool down houses as well as providing heat?Experts explain how they could be a better option than air con
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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
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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6 DIY jobs I'd never tackle in a heatwave – and neither should you
Resist the urge to make certain home improvements during very hot weather – certain tasks are doomed to fail
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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
More From Ideal Home
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We've found 3 of the best woks for stir-friesMake stir-fries in a jiffy with the best wok
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The best coffee machines, all reviewed and rankedI've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
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This compact Ninja coffee machine has been flying under the radar – now it’s reduced by £100It's time for those with small kitchens to take note
