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7 reasons your agapanthus isn't flowering and what you can do about it

How to ensure it blooms next year

By Holly Reaney
6 plants that can keep foxes out of your garden this summer, according to experts

Humane deterrents to help keep unwanted visitors under control

By Rebecca Lawton
5 heatwave-proof evergreen plants to keep your garden colourful in every season

They'll stop your garden from feeling bare in the colder months

By Jenny McFarlane

Alan Titchmarsh says every garden needs this drought-tolerant plant to keep borders vibrant and colourful

Even through hot, dry spells

By Kayleigh Dray
Thinking of adding a plunge pool to a small garden? Here are 4 things worth knowing first

The compact pool trend taking over small gardens (and what it actually costs)

By Rebecca Lawton
Yes, it’s only August, but this clever Aldi buy has convinced me to start planning for my winter garden

August is a transitional month, which means, like it or not, it's time to start thinking about the cooler months ahead

By Kezia Reynolds

Primark has just dropped a new quiet luxury homeware collection – 6 under £30 buys to make your home look more expensive

The subtle design features will instantly upgrade your space
I’ve tracked down the top places to buy the best garden furniture so that you don’t have to

These are my go-to brands and retailers to shop outdoor furniture
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

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

I'm calling it – this is the new furniture trend you need on your radar

This new designer-looking armchair from Habitat is under £300 – and it's bound to sell out before you know it

I predict this £275 Habitat chair will be the ‘it’ buy of the coming season

By Sara Hesikova
Olivia Bowens' home truths – her homeware addiction and unearthing hidden gems at Homesense

The interiors enthusiast and TV personality gets up close and personal with her home

By Gemma Calvert
Celebrities and influencers are ditching the classic ice bucket for this chic alternative

I don't know about you, but I'm seeing this stylish accessory all over social media right now

By Kezia Reynolds

5 items a small bedroom really doesn’t need, according to pro organisers – what to declutter for a more streamlined sleeping space

These clutter catalysts have got to go

By Lauren Bradbury
Octopus Energy is urging customers to avoid using electricity during the solar eclipse – what you need to know

You can even snag yourself an hour of free electricity

By Kezia Reynolds
Dyson’s first sub-£100 fan is by far the most powerful handheld model I’ve ever tried

But that power comes at a noisy price

By Sarah Handley

I thought I’d wasted my money on a robot vacuum until I realised I’d been skipping this vital step

Experts say it’s necessary for a reliable and consistent clean every time

By Lauren Bradbury

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Air con scams are all over social media right now – how to identify and avoid one this summer

Experts reveal warning signs to look out for when shopping for an AC

By Sarah Handley
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

By Natasha Brinsmead
Does your landlord have to fit air con if you ask for it? This is where you stand legally

Is your rented home stiflingly hot in summer?

By Sarah Handley

Can fitting air conditioning boost your home’s value? This is what the experts say

Done well, adding air conditioning could make your home more desirable to potential buyers

By Sarah Handley

'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
A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country update

Cream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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

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'

I avoided skirting boards in my lime-plastered spare room and used this rustic alternative instead

Skirting boards aren't for every house or room, so we opted for something different

By Amy Reeves
I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself - here's how I used secondhand finds to make it happen

A professionally upholstered footstool can set you back hundreds, but I made mine for around £100

By Holly Cockburn