Top Stories
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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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What to do with dahlias in August – 4 crucial tasks that will keep your plants flowering into the autumnGive the blooms a boost!
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Next just dropped the prettiest laundry basket that will make your washing routine faster and more efficientIs it the best-looking laundry basket?
Gardens
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7 water-saving habits garden experts wish we'd all adopted before summer's heatwaves hitSimple tips to help keep your garden hydrated
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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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Tomorite can be used to feed more than just tomatoes – use it on these plants for a late summer boostIt might already be in your shed!
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5 plants to divide in August – experts say it's the perfect time to lift and split these varietiesYou'll get more blooms for free next spring
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5 plants that like eggshells – the calcium lovers that benefit from this overlooked kitchen scrapThey complement fertilisers brilliantly!
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5 heat-loving houseplants that thrive in bright, sunny windowills and stuffy rooms – they’re perfect for south-facing windowsillsThese houseplants aren't fazed by heatwaves
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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7 items in my home that have dramatically improved my life - from making waking up easier to ensuring quick healthy dinnerThese are the buys that have made a real difference
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Tan France just released the most stylish homeware and furniture collection inspired by his rootsHis collab with Castlery is a unique range full of thoughtful details
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I work from home and didn't want my desk to always be on show – this IKEA buy transformed my set-upIt's the multi-purpose buy I never knew I needed
House Manual
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I keep my curtains closed in a heatwave, but my home never feels cave likeThis is how I’ve found the balance between temperature regulation and light ingress
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I’ve tested dozens of Shark and Dyson vacuum cleaners, and this is the brand I’d choose to use in my own homeI pick a winner in the battle of the cult vacuum brands
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Shark just dropped the ultimate ‘luxe’ upgrade to the robot vacuum I use every dayUgly robot vacuums are out!
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If flies are plaguing your home right now, this expert-approved DIY trap is a game-changerSorry flies, you're no longer welcome at this address
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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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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
More From Ideal Home
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Before you spend £170 on the Always Pan Pro, here's what happened when I cooked 12 different foods in Lakeland's £85 lookalike insteadThis pan offers plenty of functionality at an affordable price
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My mum gifted me this £30 kitchen appliance when I left for university seven years ago, and I still use it all the time – it’s the only appliance a fresher needsForget air fryers; this appliance is best for meal prep and whipping up dinners that taste like home
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This is the £29 Dunelm kitchen set that uni students (and their parents) are rushing to snap upI wish I'd had one when I left for halls
