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5 clever ways to reuse conkers in your home and garden this autumn – from helping wildlife to deterring pests

Conkers are more than just playing games with

By Kezia Reynolds
What to do with lavender in October

4 ways to keep your plants happy and healthy over winter

By Lisa Fazzani
What to do with agapanthus in October – 4 jobs to do now for beautiful flowers next year

From deadheading to frost protection, these are the essential jobs to tackle this month

By Holly Reaney

4 ways I’m using fallen leaves to help the plants and wildlife in my garden

They’re free garden gold!

By Sophie King
Why robins keep driving birds away from your feeder – and what you can do to stop it

Robins will defend their territory all year round with surprising aggression

By Kezia Reynolds
What to do if your neighbour's gutter overhangs your property – 3 checks to make first

It's a complicated case...

By Sophie King

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

And it nails one of the biggest festive trends of this year

The 'six-pillow rule' is the key to an expensive-looking bedroom

This design trick instantly elevates a sleep space, according to bedding experts

By Amy Lockwood
How to plan the perfect hallway – 3 design experts reveal the secrets to creating a showstopping space

Often overlooked on the way to more exciting rooms, a hallway should set the style for your home

By Jennifer Morgan
Next has just dropped two more stylish tree skirts – and they look even better than the viral gingerbread design

They’ll add a warm, cosy glow to your festive decor this winter

By Kezia Reynolds

I’ve spent over 500 hours testing vacuum cleaners – these are my top picks for carpets, hard floors, pets and more

These are the 9 best vacuums out of the 100 that have been tested

By Lauren Bradbury
I dreaded chilly mornings until I popped this electric heater on my bedside table

It’s compact, quiet, and heats up instantly

By Sarah Handley
I finally bought a dishwasher, but my glasses kept coming out cloudy – this forgotten quick fix left them sparkling

It's cheap and easy, too

By Lauren Bradbury

This £30 Lakeland shoe rack is perfect for keeping muddy shoes tidy this autumn

And its folding design means it’ll suit smaller spaces, too

By Lauren Bradbury

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5 clever ways to bring natural light into a garage conversion without ruining privacy

There's no need to be left feeling on show with these clever methods of introducing light into a garage conversion

By Natasha Brinsmead
I’d love a roof lantern in my new extension, but is it a mistake for temperature regulation?

This is what the experts told me I should do

By Natasha Brinsmead
Worried your garage conversion will look like a bolt-on? 4 ways to make it feel seamless

Want to achieve a bigger kitchen by converting your garage? Follow these tips for project success

By Natasha Brinsmead

I’m already prepping my bedroom for next summer – and this is why I think you should too

2027 is set to be even hotter than this year

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 painted our lime-plastered walls myself — 5 simple things to ensure a good result

From prepping correctly to using the right tools, patience is also key if you plan on painting lime plaster like I did

By Amy Reeves
I used a paint stripper to restore my dated and mouldy windows — 5 lessons I learned

You need to do these simple things to ensure a good result

By Amy Reeves